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While many operators are cutting flights due to the credit crunch the number of airlines flying to Turkey is increasing.

If you want to buy a second home abroad you need to make sure you can visit regularly and the closest airport is not likely to close or cut the number of flights operating from the UK. As several airlines feel the effects of the credit crunch they are cutting the number of flights and some are going out of business altogether as fuel costs rise, making it harder for people from the UK to reach their second homes abroad.

However, Turkey is one destination which seems to have benefited from an increase in flights this year.

Pegasus Airlines, Turkey's second largest airline, is currently in talks to buy more Boeing aircraft. They are currently flying five days a week between the UK and Turkey, but with the purchase of 24 new aircraft they are increasing the frequency of flights and planning new routes for the airline.

Roberts Nixon, operations director UK for Turkey property specialists Nirvana International, said: "In Turkey we are extremely lucky that flights are increasing. However it is essential properties are close to well-served, established routes into international airports. Companies who build large conurbations in remote locations tend to draw airlines if there is a good holiday and rental business in operation but that is often not sufficient for them to keep the services going year-round. In Turkey we have a lot of people who need to visit throughout the year as the summers are hot and the mountains provide excellent skiing in the winter."

easyJet is also launching flights from Gatwick to Istanbul on December 12 and several airlines already run flights to airports in established holiday hotspots such as Dalaman, Bodrum and Antalya. There are also flights from Istanbul to several regional airports.

The strong Euro is currently working in Turkey's favour and many Brits are now choosing to take holidays or buy homes there. They are attracted by the beautiful coastline, friendly locals, and superb mix of eastern and western cultures.

New two-bed apartments can be snapped up for as little as £62,600 at the Turquoise Bay Complex. The development has sea views and facilities include a fitness centre, sauna, tennis court and private beach. For children there is a play area and pool. Vita Park Golf course is a five-minute walk and it is 10 minutes from Bodrum-Milas airport.

Mortgages are available through Turkish banks and you can reserve your property for as little as £2,000.