XQ Airline Code, SunExpress
XQ is the IATA airline code for SunExpress, based in Turkey. Its ICAO code is SXS and its radio callsign is "Sunexpress".
What airline is XQ?
XQ is the IATA airline code for SunExpress, based in Turkey. Its ICAO code is SXS and its radio callsign is "Sunexpress".
The open dataset lists 99 scheduled routes for the carrier. You will see XQ as the two-character prefix on its flight numbers, for example XQ123.
| IATA airline code | XQ |
|---|---|
| ICAO airline code | SXS |
| Radio callsign | Sunexpress |
| Country | Turkey |
| Scheduled routes | 99 (ranked #137) |
| Most routes at | AYT Antalya |
| Status | Active |
What is the airline code for SunExpress?
The IATA airline code for SunExpress is XQ, and its ICAO code is SXS. The two-character IATA code prefixes the carrier's flight numbers, for example XQ123.
IATA airline codes are two characters and can reuse letters over time, so a retired airline's code may later be assigned to another carrier. ICAO codes are three letters and are more stable, which is why flight plans use them.
Which airport does SunExpress serve most?
SunExpress (XQ) appears on more routes at AYT, Antalya, than at any other airport in the open route dataset.
The airports SunExpress appears at most often in that dataset, most routes first:
Routes flown by SunExpress
The busiest pairs SunExpress (XQ) is listed as operating in the open route dataset (codeshare-only listings excluded), with distance and typical flight time:
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for SunExpress?
SunExpress uses the ICAO airline code SXS and the radio callsign "Sunexpress". Flight plans and air traffic control use SXS, while tickets and schedules use XQ.
What is the radio callsign for SunExpress?
Air traffic control refers to SunExpress by the radio callsign "Sunexpress".
What country is SunExpress based in?
SunExpress (XQ) is based in Turkey.
What is the abbreviation for SunExpress?
The two-character IATA abbreviation for SunExpress is XQ, and its three-letter ICAO code is SXS.
How many routes does SunExpress fly?
The open route dataset lists 99 route entries for SunExpress, codeshare listings included, which ranks the carrier number 137 by that count. The route table below shows only the pairs SunExpress is listed as operating.