Istanbul airport halts operations after plane skids off runway

iStock [File photo]

Operations have been briefly suspended at Istanbul's Sabiha Gokcen Airport after a plane flying from Sharjah skidded off the runway due to bad weather conditions.

The incident took place while the Pegasus Airlines flight touched down early in the morning 

All 164 passengers on the plane were evacuated safely and there were no injuries.

Istanbul has been hit by heavy rain and storms since Sunday night.

More from International

Coming Up on Dubai Eye

  • The Business Breakfast

    6:00am - 10:00am

    The Business Breakfast is the day’s must listen for the UAE’s business leaders, and those who aspire to be.

  • Starting up with Virtuzone

    10:00am - 11:00am

    Starting Up is back, with a fresh new edition in a brand-new timeslot every Tuesday from 10am-11am.

BUSINESS BREAKFAST LATEST

On Dubai Eye

  • Is There Sufficient House Supply In UAE

    Dubai’s current population is more than double compared to almost twenty years ago, which now stands at 3.7 million. Lots of families are also moving to the UAE now. So what does it mean for the property market?

  • Noon's First Female Delivery Driver

    Glory Ehirim Nkiruka is Noon’s first ever female delivery driver. In her first ever interview, she explained why she loves her job, despite the heat!