AJet

Q: What are AJet's airline codes?

AJet's IATA code is VF , its ICAO code is TKJ , and its callsign is ANATOLIA .

VF TKJ

AJet is the low-cost subsidiary of Turkish Airlines, based at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen and Ankara Esenboğa. This guide covers its hubs, network, fleet, fare packages, baggage, check-in, miles and airport transportation.

89
Aircraft: 100
Destinations: SAW
Hub

Landing with AJet?

Pick your arrival airport. Fixed price, and a driver in arrivals with your name on a sign.

Book from SAW

The airline

About AJet

Schedules, aircraft assignments, terminals and fare rules can change. Confirm operational details directly with AJet before travel.

Official name: AJet Hava Taşımacılığı A.Ş.
Callsign: ANATOLIA
Country: Turkey
Founded: 2008 as AnadoluJet; flying as AJet since April 1, 2024
Parent company: Turkish Airlines (100%)
Head office: Istanbul, Turkey
Alliance: None (parent Turkish Airlines is a Star Alliance member)
Frequent-flyer program: Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles (earning on AJet flights)
Official website: ajet.com

AJet is a Turkish low-cost airline and a wholly owned subsidiary of Turkish Airlines. It began in 2008 as AnadoluJet, a Turkish Airlines brand, and has flown as a separate airline under the AJet name since April 1, 2024. Its head office is in Istanbul. AJet is not a member of an airline alliance, although its parent Turkish Airlines belongs to Star Alliance.

Its main hubs are Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) on the Asian side of Istanbul and Ankara Esenboğa Airport (ESB). Milas-Bodrum Airport was added as a summer base in 2026, and AJet also lists Antalya among its bases. The airline serves about 100 destinations, roughly 39 in Turkey and 61 abroad, with flights across Turkey and to Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, the Caucasus and Central Asia. Its flights are short- and medium-haul; Turkish Airlines operates the group's long-haul flights from Istanbul Airport (IST).

The AJet fleet of about 89 aircraft is made up of Airbus A320-family and Boeing 737 jets, with new Boeing 737-8 aircraft joining through 2026.

Network

Where AJet flies

Routes and frequencies change with the season, and many leisure routes fly only in summer. Check the schedule for your travel dates when you book.

Turkey

A domestic network linking Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen and Ankara with cities across Turkey, including Izmir, Antalya, Dalaman, Bodrum, Trabzon, Gaziantep, Diyarbakır and Van, and flights to Ercan in Northern Cyprus.

Europe

Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen and Ankara to cities such as Düsseldorf, Cologne/Bonn, Stuttgart, Berlin, Stockholm, Barcelona, Madrid and Budapest.

Middle East and North Africa

Flights to destinations including Baghdad, Erbil, Jeddah, Cairo, Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh.

Caucasus and Central Asia

Flights to Baku, Tbilisi and cities in Central Asia, mainly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen and Ankara.

Aircraft

AJet fleet

The figure of about 89 aircraft comes from Turkish Airlines' mid-2026 reporting. The aircraft shown at booking is not guaranteed until departure.

Boeing 737-800 and 737-8

The Boeing part of the fleet. New 737-8 aircraft have joined the fleet steadily since August 2025.

Airbus A320 family

A320ceo, A320neo, A321ceo and A321neo aircraft used on domestic and international routes.

On board

AJet cabin classes

AJet flies a single economy cabin. What is included in your ticket depends on the fare package you choose. Check the package conditions before you buy.

Basic package

The entry fare. A larger cabin bag and checked baggage are not included and can be added.

Higher packages

Add allowances such as a cabin bag, checked baggage, seat selection and more flexibility for changes, depending on the package.

Seats

Seats can be chosen as an extra when your package does not include them; otherwise a seat is assigned at check-in.

Before you fly

Practical information

Baggage Cabin bags, checked bags, missing luggage

AJet baggage allowances depend on the fare package and route. Your allowance is shown in your booking.

Carry-on

Depends on fare. The Basic package does not include a larger cabin bag; one can be added when you book.

Checked baggage

Depends on fare. Passengers without a checked-baggage allowance can add bags online, in the app or at the airport, and buying online is available until 3 hours before the flight.

Special items

Sports equipment, pets, oversized items and medical equipment follow separate rules. Check the official AJet website before you fly.

Check-in and boarding Steps before departure

Online check-in is available on ajet.com and in the AJet app. Opening and closing times depend on the route and airport; follow the deadlines shown in your booking, which are longer for international flights.

1 Confirm
Confirm the airport, especially in Istanbul, where AJet uses Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) and not Istanbul Airport (IST).
2 Documents
Review passport, visa and entry requirements for your destination.
3 Check in
Check in online or in the app as soon as it opens.
4 Boarding pass
Download the mobile boarding pass or print it.
5 Arrive early
Allow time for bag drop, security and, on international flights, passport control.

Lounges

AJet fares do not include lounge access. Miles&Smiles members may be able to use specified lounges on AJet flights, depending on their membership status. Check the conditions before you travel.

Loyalty program

AJet does not run a separate frequent-flyer program. Since June 30, 2025, Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles members can earn Miles and Status Miles on AJet flights by adding their membership number when they book. The Miles earned depend on the booking class, and award tickets cannot currently be issued on AJet flights. Program rules change, so check your account for the conditions that apply to your trip.

Flight status and customer service Official sources

For current operational information, use AJet's official services:

AJet website

ajet.com for booking, check-in, trip management and flight status

AJet app

Available for iOS and Android, with mobile boarding passes and flight notifications

Where you land

AJet airports

In Istanbul, AJet flies from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) on the Asian side of the city, not from Istanbul Airport (IST), which Turkish Airlines uses. Check the airport on your ticket before you book a transfer.

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport Hub

SAW · Istanbul

AJet's main base and the center of its international network, with flights across Turkey and to Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, the Caucasus and Central Asia. Domestic and international flights use the airport's single passenger terminal.