Snowfalls in western Turkey forced the Turkish Airlines to cancel 227 domestic and international flights on Monday, the EFE agency has reported.

Particularly strong disruptions in air communication are expected in Istanbul.

CEO Bilal Eksi explained in the Twitter that another 292 flights will be implemented according to the schedule.

For his part, Turkish low-cost Pegasus Airlines announced the cancellation of 74 flights both of domestic and international routes.

In addition, it was decided to suspend the movement of vessels on the Bosporus because of the snow.