Pelita Air
A Kazakhstan-headquartered scheduled carrier operating a compact network distinguished by Spanish domestic and Caribbean routes.
About Pelita Air
Pelita Air operates as a scheduled carrier under IATA code IP. Its stated legal name is Atyrau Airways and its headquarters country is Kazakhstan. Clear public documentation linking this identity to a founding year and current ownership structure is limited, so travellers and industry partners should confirm corporate details directly with the airline when they are material to a booking or agreement.
The airline serves 16 destinations across 3 countries on 36 routes. Tenerife is its busiest departure hub, followed by Arrecife, Bilbao, Madrid and Asturias. The network includes Spanish mainland and island cities such as Alicante, Barcelona, Las Palmas, Santiago de Compostela and Zaragoza, alongside Caribbean destinations including Cancun and Punta Cana. Its longest service is the Cancun–Madrid route, covering about 7,961 km nonstop.
Aircraft associated with the operation include the Airbus A320, Airbus A330, Airbus A330-200 and Boeing 737-800. The narrow-body A320 and 737-800 families are suited to domestic and shorter international sectors, while the wide-body A330 family can support longer flights. Cabin layouts, fare families, seat selection options and included onboard services may vary by aircraft and route, so passengers should review the operating flight details before departure.
Pelita Air is not confirmed as a member of Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld, and no independently branded frequent-flyer programme can be stated with confidence for this airline identity. Travellers should therefore avoid assuming that alliance-wide mileage earning, status recognition or lounge access will apply. Any benefits offered through a ticket seller, codeshare partner or payment card should be verified against the specific booking and operating carrier.
A practical strength of the network is its mix of Spanish regional, island and long-haul leisure links, with Tenerife and several mainland airports providing useful departure choices. The main challenge is the limited availability of consistent public information about the carrier's corporate identity, passenger policies and onboard product. Confirm baggage, check-in, terminal and operating-airline details directly before travel, especially when a booking involves an intermediary or partner airline.
Good to know
Flying with Pelita Air — what to expect
Check Operating Carrier
Confirm the operating airline shown on your itinerary, particularly when the ticket was purchased through an agency or partner. This also helps verify the correct check-in desk and passenger policies.
Review Baggage Terms
Baggage inclusions can vary by fare and route. Check both cabin and checked-baggage allowances on the final booking confirmation rather than assuming every ticket includes the same entitlement.
Aircraft May Vary
The recorded fleet spans narrow-body Airbus A320 and Boeing 737-800 aircraft as well as wide-body Airbus A330 variants. Seat layout and onboard service can therefore differ substantially between flights.
Allow Connection Time
Tenerife, Arrecife, Bilbao, Madrid and Asturias are the airline's busiest departure points. Allow a comfortable connection window and verify whether baggage will be transferred automatically.
Verify Check-In Details
Online check-in availability and airport cut-off times may depend on the route. Reconfirm the terminal and check-in deadline shortly before departure.
Network overview
Where Pelita Air flies
Pelita Air operates 36 routes to 16 destinations across 3 countries, its longest sector reaching Cancun to Madrid (7,961 km nonstop).
Destinations served
Cities Pelita Air flies to, most-served first.
Main hubs
Busiest departure bases, by route count.
Fleet
Aircraft types on record for these routes.
Longest nonstop route
Cancun → Madrid
7,961 km · CUN → MAD
The longest sector in the Pelita Air network, measured as the great-circle distance between the two airports.
Route data · TravelPayouts route data · updated 2026-07
Route network
Popular routes operated by Pelita Air
Notable destinations on Pelita Air's network.
Destination list is indicative of Pelita Air's network; see the airline's official route map for its complete, current schedule.
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FAQ
Pelita Air — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Fares are generally more competitive outside school holidays and peak summer or festive travel periods. Compare flexible dates and book earlier for popular island and Caribbean services.
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- The busiest departure hubs are Tenerife, Arrecife, Bilbao, Madrid and Asturias, in that order by number of routes.
- Pelita Air's longest route is Cancun to Madrid, about 7,961 km nonstop.
- Pelita Air serves a network focused on Spanish mainland and island destinations, including Tenerife, Arrecife, Bilbao, Madrid, Asturias, Alicante and Barcelona. International services include Caribbean destinations such as Cancun and Punta Cana.
- Carry-on limits may depend on the fare, aircraft and operating carrier, and a reliable universal dimension cannot be stated here. Check the baggage terms attached to your ticket before arriving at the airport.
- Pelita Air flies to 16 destinations across 3 countries, operating 36 routes.
- Tenerife is Pelita Air's busiest departure hub. Arrecife, Bilbao, Madrid and Asturias are its other leading departure points by route count.