New flights to Turkey will provide a boost to property investments

Plans by low cost carrier Pegasus Airlines to expand its schedule of flights to Turkey next year will bring added value to overseas property investors believes one of the developers in the country.

The proposed services include flights from London to Istanbul, Bodrum, and Dalaman, Manchester to Antalya and Dalaman, plus Birmingham to Antalya and Bodrum.

Daniel Dias, a spokesman for developer Signature International, said: "This deluge of 17 new direct flights per week from the UK to Turkey, is most welcome but not unexpected.

"A weak pound has played into Pegasus's hands with many looking outside the eurozone for their holidays, and indeed holiday homes. Turkey has exploded as a destination of choice over recent years and it makes good commercial sense for the airlines to capitalize on the boom.

"Overseas property buyers will also see value added to their investment. We expect EasyJet to emulate Pegasus' enthusiasm for Bodrum by extending their current May-October route from Gatwick to a year-round service