Iberia, Pegasus Codeshare Speeds Spain-Türkiye Travel

Iberia and Pegasus Airlines launched a new codeshare on October 22, 2025, linking Spain and Türkiye through one-ticket itineraries that connect via Madrid. Pegasus customers gain through-ticket access to Iberia's Spain network and select long-haul points in Latin America, while Iberia customers receive smoother options to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen and seven domestic Turkish destinations. For leisure and visiting-friends-and-relatives travelers, the tie-up shortens total journey times beyond Istanbul and reduces misconnection risk with protected transfers.

Iberia and Pegasus partnership

Under the agreement, Iberia places its code on Pegasus' Madrid to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen flights, enabling onward connections in Türkiye to Izmir, Kayseri, Ankara, Antalya, Dalaman, Bodrum, and Adana. Pegasus places its code on Iberia-operated services from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to 11 Spanish cities, plus Lisbon and São Paulo, improving one-stop access for travelers starting in Türkiye. Iberia highlights the added reach into Latin America for Pegasus customers routing via Madrid, which remains Iberia's primary long-haul hub.

Analysis

For travelers who previously funneled through Istanbul's main international hub, this partnership opens competitive timings via Madrid, particularly for southern Spain and the islands. It also formalizes protected connections that reduce the hassle of separate tickets and unprotected transfers. If you are visiting family in Andalusia or the Canaries, or flying to Latin America, Madrid-connect itineraries sold by either carrier may now price and rebook more cleanly than stitching together separate fares.

Background: A codeshare allows one airline to market seats on another airline's flight under its own code. Benefits typically include through-check of bags, coordinated minimum connection times, and rebooking protections during disruptions. Availability, mileage accrual, and benefits vary by fare and loyalty program.

Iberia and Pegasus have also sought U.S. Department of Transportation approvals to extend their codeshare across Madrid to New York JFK and Miami. While that filing predates today's launch and remains subject to regulators, it signals a broader plan to funnel Türkiye-U.S. traffic via Madrid once authorized. For Spain-based families with relatives in Türkiye, the Madrid hub could become an attractive bridge for both transatlantic and intra-Europe trips.

Final thoughts

The Iberia and Pegasus codeshare strengthens Spain-Türkiye travel with one-ticket journeys, shorter total times for destinations beyond Istanbul, and new options into Iberia's Latin America network. Compare Madrid-connect schedules against Istanbul-via itineraries to see where the new flows save time and add protection, especially for leisure and VFR trips.

Sources

• Türkiye connects with Spain and Latin America through Iberia and Pegasus Airlines' new codeshare agreement, Iberia press room
• Pegasus Airlines and Iberia sign new codeshare agreement, FTNnews
• Routes & Networks daily update, Aviation Week
• Pegasus applies for U.S. codeshare with Iberia, Aviacionline