29.03.2026 18:38
Due to adverse weather conditions affecting Istanbul, visibility has dropped to nearly zero, causing significant disruptions in air travel. Flights unable to land at Sabiha Gökçen Airport were redirected to different airports, and many flights were canceled.
Due to adverse weather conditions and reduced visibility in Istanbul, disruptions occurred in air traffic. Many planes that could not land at Sabiha Gökçen Airport were redirected to different airports.
PLANES CIRCLED IN THE AIR
Due to the rain, which occasionally intensified in the city, visibility decreased. Planes descending to land at Sabiha Gökçen Airport had to circle in the air for a long time. Some planes, whose fuel situation approached critical levels, were redirected to nearby airports.
THEY WERE DIRECTED TO ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Planes belonging to many airlines, especially Pegasus and AJet, were redirected to Istanbul Airport as they could not land. It was reported that there was congestion in air traffic.
FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS ON MARCH 29-30
Sabiha Gökçen Airport Authority (HEAŞ) announced that there would be restrictions on flights on March 29-30 due to adverse meteorological conditions. In the statement, passengers were asked to follow their flight information through the official channels of the airlines.
AJET CANCELLED 51 FLIGHTS
AJet Press Advisor Mehmet Yeşilkaya announced on his social media account that, in accordance with the decision of the Meteorological Emergency Committee, 51 flights departing from and arriving at Sabiha Gökçen were canceled on March 29, and 11 flights were redirected to other airports.
WARNING TO PASSENGERS
Authorities stated that if adverse weather conditions persist, new cancellations and redirections may occur, urging passengers to regularly check for updated information regarding their flights.