IZair (ICAO: IZM) was a Turkish airline that ceased independent operations on December 30, 2018, when it was dissolved and fully merged into Pegasus Airlines. Therefore, the information provided below reflects its operational history and status prior to its merger.
Izair, also known as İzmir Hava Yolları, was established in 2005 by a group of businessmen from İzmir, Turkey, and commenced its flight operations on June 14, 2006. The airline was headquartered on the grounds of Adnan Menderes Airport in İzmir. Its main operational bases included both Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport and Antalya Airport.
In its earlier years, Izair operated a fleet that included Airbus A319-100 and A320-200 aircraft. Closer to its cessation of independent operations, its fleet primarily consisted of Boeing 737-800 aircraft, with a reported fleet size of two Boeing 737-800s operated for Pegasus Airlines as of February 2020 (post-merger). At one point, the airline had a fleet of 7 aircraft serving 21 destinations across 56 routes. Izair operated as a charter and low-cost carrier, offering national and international scheduled and charter flights to various destinations across Europe and North Africa. From 2012 to 2013, all Izair flights were marketed under the "Air Berlin Turkey" brand, a cooperative venture between Air Berlin and Pegasus Airlines, which was later discontinued. From January 2014, Izair no longer operated under its own name, with all flights being operated for Pegasus Airlines, which held a majority stake in the carrier. The airline offered services that included gourmet meals, travel insurance, refreshments, and magazines, aiming to provide affordable travel options. Izair was not a member of any major global airline alliances like Star Alliance, SkyTeam, or Oneworld.
As Izair ceased operations on December 30, 2018, and was fully integrated into Pegasus Airlines, there are no recent traveler reviews available specifically for Izair as a standalone airline. Historical reviews are scarce.
What Travelers Love (Historical - prior to 2018):
Common Complaints:
Overall Sentiment Summary:
Based on the very limited historical data available, Izair appeared to offer satisfactory service, with one review praising its punctuality, on-board service, and cleanliness. However, the lack of extensive traveler feedback makes a comprehensive sentiment summary difficult.
Given that Izair has ceased operations, current safety information, regulatory certifications, and fleet age/maintenance reputation are no longer independently applicable. The airline's safety record during its operational period is as follows:
| Route | Destination | Flights | Distance | Aircraft | Last Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIH → THR |
Mehrabad Int'l
Tehran
|
160 | 653 mi | MD82 | Dec 9, 2025 |
| SYZ → THR |
Mehrabad Int'l
Tehran
|
159 | 432 mi | MD82 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| AWZ → THR |
Mehrabad Int'l
Tehran
|
140 | 335 mi | A320 | Dec 9, 2025 |
| MHD → THR |
Mehrabad Int'l
Tehran
|
108 | 468 mi | MD82 | Dec 11, 2025 |
| BND → THR |
Mehrabad Int'l
Tehran
|
106 | 657 mi | A320 | Dec 9, 2025 |
| THR → AWZ |
Ahvaz
Ahwaz
|
97 | 335 mi | A320 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| THR → KIH |
Kish
Kish Island
|
88 | 653 mi | MD82 | Dec 9, 2025 |
| THR → BND |
Bandar Abbas Int'l
Bandar Abbas
|
80 | 657 mi | A320 | Dec 9, 2025 |
| THR → MHD |
Mashhad Int'l (Shahid Hashemi Nejad)
Mashhad
|
65 | 468 mi | MD82 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| THR → SYZ |
Shiraz Int'l (Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib Int'l)
Shiraz
|
51 | 432 mi | MD82 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| THR → BUZ |
Bushehr
Bushehr
|
51 | 467 mi | A320 | Dec 9, 2025 |
| ZBR → THR |
Mehrabad Int'l
Tehran
|
24 | 890 mi | MD82 | Dec 8, 2025 |
| KER → THR |
Mehrabad Int'l
Tehran
|
22 | 497 mi | MD82 | Dec 9, 2025 |
| THR → ZAH |
Zahedan Int'l
Zahedan
|
20 | 705 mi | MD82 | Dec 4, 2025 |
| THR → KER |
Kerman
Kerman
|
18 | 497 mi | MD82 | Nov 25, 2025 |
| THR → GSM |
Dayrestan
Qeshm
|
16 | 675 mi | MD82 | Dec 8, 2025 |
| THR → ZBR |
Konarak
Chah Bahar
|
15 | 890 mi | MD82 | Nov 13, 2025 |
| BUZ → THR |
Mehrabad Int'l
Tehran
|
12 | 467 mi | MD82 | Oct 19, 2025 |
| GSM → THR |
Mehrabad Int'l
Tehran
|
12 | 675 mi | MD82 | Oct 5, 2025 |
| THR → AZD |
Shahid Sadooghi
Yazd
|
11 | 312 mi | MD82 | Dec 9, 2025 |
| ZAH → THR |
Mehrabad Int'l
Tehran
|
11 | 705 mi | MD82 | Dec 8, 2025 |
| THR → DEF |
Dezful
Dezful
|
11 | 280 mi | MD82 | Nov 2, 2025 |
| THR → ABD |
Abadan
Abadan
|
7 | 409 mi | A320 | Oct 17, 2025 |
| AZD → THR |
Mehrabad Int'l
Tehran
|
3 | 312 mi | MD82 | Jul 29, 2025 |
| ABD → THR |
Mehrabad Int'l
Tehran
|
1 | 409 mi | A320 | Aug 28, 2025 |
Airline statistics are based on flight route observations collected from FlightAware AeroAPI and other sources. Flight counts represent observed operations, not scheduled frequencies. Route data is continuously updated as new flight information becomes available.