Çelebi Hava Servisi A.S. is a Turkey-based company specializing in ground handling, cargo, and warehouse services for domestic, foreign, and charter airlines as well as private air cargo companies. Its core services include aircraft ramp handling, passenger services such as luggage reception, boarding and deboarding assistance, cargo loading and unloading, flight operations support, warehouse management, aircraft maintenance services, refueling, security services including luggage and document inspection, and premium passenger services through its Çelebi Platinum brand. The company operates primarily in Turkey across major airports including Istanbul, Ankara, Antalya, Izmir, and several others, and extends its operations internationally with recent expansion into Indonesia and plans for cargo operations in Southeast Asia. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Istanbul, Çelebi Hava Servisi is a subsidiary of Çelebi Aviation Holding A.S.
In recent years, Çelebi has pursued strategic growth and modernization initiatives. Notably, in 2025 it secured an €18 million loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to acquire and convert its ground support equipment to electric-powered fleets across ten Turkish airports, enhancing sustainability and operational efficiency. The company expanded its international footprint by initiating cargo terminal operations at Indonesia’s Kualanamu International Airport and is advancing into the German market with the acquisition of Aviapartner Cargo. Çelebi also launched the Çelebi Platinum personalized premium service in Rize Airport, Turkey, further enhancing its service portfolio. Leadership changes in 2023 included new appointments to strengthen sales and marketing functions within the group. These initiatives position Çelebi as a leading integrated ground handling and cargo service provider with a focus on expanding global operations and sustainable aviation services.