Wildfire Near Izmir Airport Forces Closure and Flight Diversions

A wildfire near Turkey's Izmir airport led to its temporary closure, with flights being redirected to Bodrum Airport. Pegasus Airlines confirmed the diversion via social media. Turkey deployed 7 planes, 16 helicopters, and 35 fire trucks to combat the blaze, according to a local governor's office.

A wildfire that erupted near Turkey's Izmir airport prompted its temporary closure, forcing incoming flights to be redirected to Bodrum Airport, budget carrier Pegasus announced on Thursday.

Pegasus confirmed on social media platform X that Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport was shut down temporarily, and inbound flights were diverted to Bodrum Airport.

The Turkish authorities responded by dispatching 7 planes, 16 helicopters, and 35 fire trucks to tackle the fire, a statement from the local governor's office detailed.

(With inputs from agencies.)