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Maldivian Air Taxi
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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 Contact details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airline's official website before acting on them.
Primary hubs
Route network map (36 legs)








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Route network
ADA → IST320
ADB → IST320
AYT → IST320
AYT → KZN321
AYT → SVO321
BJV → IST320
CDG → IST320
DIY → IST320
DLM → IST320
ECN → IST320
ERZ → IST320
EZS → IST320
GNY → IST320
GZP → IST320
GZT → IST320
IST → ADA320
IST → ADB320
IST → AYT320
IST → BJV320
IST → CDG320
IST → DIY320
IST → DLM320
IST → ECN320
IST → ERZ320
IST → EZS320
IST → GNY320
IST → GZP320
IST → GZT320
IST → MLX320
IST → ODS320
IST → TZX320
KZN → AYT321
MLX → IST320
ODS → IST320
SVO → AYT321
TZX → IST320
Fleet (aircraft types operated)
Encyclopaedia
Maldivian Air Taxi (MAT) was a domestic carrier in the Maldives and was one of the largest seaplane operators in the world, operating over 500 flights a week during the peak tourist season. Beginning in November 1993 with two aircraft, MAT grew in direct response to the opening of newly developed resorts that require seaplane transport services for their guests.
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Smithsonian Magazine· 1/11/2022
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Trans Maldivian Airways: A Brief Guide To The World's Largest Seaplane Operator
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