Freebird Airlines (legally Hürkuş Hava Yolu Taşımacılık ve Ticaret A.Ş.), a subsidiary of Gözen Holding, is an international airline registered in Turkey and Malta. Primarily focusing on European countries, it operates scheduled and charter flights to various holiday destinations. Its main base is Antalya Airport.[1]

Freebird Airlines
IATA ICAO Call sign
FH FHY FREEBIRD
Founded2000; 25 years ago (2000)
HubsAntalya Airport
Focus citiesBerlin, Cologne, Antalya, Bodrum, Dalaman, Dusseldorf, London
SubsidiariesFreebird Airlines Europe
Fleet size16
Destinations100
Parent companyGözen Holding
HeadquartersIstanbul, Turkey
Websitewww.freebirdairlines.com

History

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Freebird Airlines was established in 2000 and commenced its first commercial flight on 5 April 2001. Initially operating with a fleet of three McDonnell Douglas MD-83 aircraft, the airline has expanded its operations and, as of 2024, flies to over 100 airports with a fleet of 14 Airbus A320s.

It is subsidiary of Gözen Holding.

Freebird Airlines Europe

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Freebird Airlines Europe (FHM) commenced operations in Europe on 20 February 2019, after receiving its operating license (EASA AOC) from the Malta Civil Aviation Directorate (TM CAD).

Fleet

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As of February 2025, Freebird Airlines operates the following aircraft:[citation needed]

Freebird Airlines Fleet
Registration Aircraft Type Total Passenger Capacity

(Economy)

Freebird Airlines (FH) Airbus A320 13 180
Freebird Airlines Europe (MI) Airbus A320 3 180
Total: 16 2520

Flight network

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Freebird Airlines, which operates charter flights to destinations from many countries, particularly in Europe, began offering scheduled flights in January 2022.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Directory: World Airlines". Flight International. 3 April 2007. p. 84.
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