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Baker Aviation
United States · BAKER AVIATION

36
Routes
6
Hubs
BAJ
ICAO
8Q
IATA
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Turkish charter and low-cost carrier serving Europe and beyond.
Founded
1992
Headquarters
Istanbul, Turkey
Onur Air is a Turkish private airline founded in 1992 and headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey. It has operated as both a charter and scheduled low-cost carrier, offering flights to numerous destinations across Europe, the Middle East, and domestic Turkish routes.
The airline primarily serves leisure travelers, operating seasonal charter flights for European tour operators as well as scheduled services from its main base at Istanbul Atatürk Airport. Onur Air has faced periods of financial difficulty and operational suspension over the years.
At its peak, Onur Air was one of Turkey's larger private carriers, competing with other low-cost and charter airlines in the Turkish market. The airline suspended scheduled operations in 2019 following financial and regulatory challenges.
Hubs & network
Onur Air's primary hub was Istanbul Atatürk Airport, with additional operations from other major Turkish airports.
Fleet
Onur Air operated a fleet primarily composed of Airbus A320-family aircraft, including A320s and A321s, along with Airbus A330s for longer routes.
Notable facts
- ›Founded in 1992 as a private Turkish airline.
- ›Operated both charter and scheduled low-cost services.
- ›Suspended scheduled operations in 2019 amid financial difficulties.
- ›Was one of Turkey's larger private carriers during its peak years.
- ›Primarily served leisure and holiday travelers on European and domestic routes.
This profile is provided for general information only. Contact details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airline's official website before acting on them.
Baker Aviation connecting communities across the United States with reliable service
Baker Aviation is a United States-based carrier operating under the IATA code 8Q and callsign BAKER AVIATION. The airline serves regional routes with a focus on dependable air travel connections. Specific founding history and hub details remain limited in publicly available records.
Cabin Classes
Economy
Fleet Note
Baker Aviation operates a regional fleet typical of small United States carriers, though specific aircraft types are not publicly confirmed.
AI-assisted overview, verified against public sources.
Primary hubs
Route network map (36 legs)








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Route network
AYT → IST320
BJV → IST320
CDG → IST320
EZS → IST320
GNY → IST320
GZP → IST320
IST → ADA320
IST → ADB320
IST → DLM320
IST → ECN320
IST → ERZ320
IST → EZS320
IST → GNY320
IST → GZP320
IST → MLX320
IST → TZX320
ODS → IST320
ADA → IST320
ADB → IST320
AYT → KZN321
AYT → SVO321
DIY → IST320
DLM → IST320
ECN → IST320
ERZ → IST320
GZT → IST320
IST → AYT320
IST → BJV320
IST → CDG320
IST → DIY320
IST → GZT320
IST → ODS320
KZN → AYT321
MLX → IST320
SVO → AYT321
TZX → IST320
Fleet (aircraft types operated)
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