Abu Dhabi to Pendik, Istanbul (AUH–SAW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Abu Dhabi to Pendik, Istanbul
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,850 mi 5h nonstop -1h behind 31 1-stop hubs

AUH–SAW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Pegasus leads the route. The flight covers 1,850 miles in approximately 5h. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AUH–SAW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PC Pegasus 7 321 5h – – –
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – PC
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PC (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AUH to SAW direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to SAW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
BEY ~13h 50m PRG ~14h 40m VIE ~16h 30m DUB ~16h 45m JED ~16h 47m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,197
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Pendik, Istanbul from Abu Dhabi

Nearby airports with service to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.
Metric AUH→SAW DXB→SAW SHJ→SAW
Distance from AUH – 72 mi 82 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 2
Weekly flights 7 21 18
Flight time 5h 5h 5m 5h 5m
Dubai (DXB) to Pendik, Istanbul flights · Sharjah (SHJ) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
Airports within 200 miles of AUH with service to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Pendik, Istanbul is 1 hour behind Abu Dhabi.
AUH: +04 · SAW: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 5:00 PM in Pendik, Istanbul.
Distance & Flight Time
1,850 mi / 2,977 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 0m.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders enter Turkey visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. No eVisa or prior authorization is required. Passport must be valid for at least 60 days beyond the intended stay. Turkey has straightforward entry procedures for GCC nationals.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to AUH
Bus E101 runs from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to the airport in 45 minutes (AED 4), but runs infrequently and not 24 hours.Taxis from downtown Abu Dhabi cost AED 50–80 (25–40 min). Careem and Uber operate widely at AED 45–70. From Dubai, shared taxis and private cars take 90–120 minutes via the E11 highway (AED 200–350 shared, AED 300–500 private). Dubai Metro does not connect to AUH.

Facts

AUH–SAW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Abu Dhabi to Pendik, Istanbul route.
Route details
Distance1,850 mi / 2,977 km
Flight time5h
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections31 hubs
Origin: AUH
Full nameZayed International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUH / OMAA
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr29.4M
Elevation88 ft / 27 m
Destination: SAW
Full nameIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAW / LTFJ
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr41.4M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUH to SAW flights.
Nonstop flights from Zayed International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport take approximately 5h. The route covers 1,850 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Pegasus.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from AUH to SAW. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BEY, PRG, VIE, DUB, JED, DUS, DOH, CPH, MAN, BCN, BER, MUC, KUL, MCT, GYD, RUH, ZRH, TBS, FCO, EVN, KHI, MED, CMN, LED, FRA, ALA, GVA, SOF, AMS, MAD and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Pendik, Istanbul is 1 hour behind Abu Dhabi.
Yes, return flights from SAW to AUH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DXB and SHJ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AUH to SAW

Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) are connected by nonstop service from Pegasus. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

AUH to SAW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUH to SAW ranges from 5 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,850 miles (2,977 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via BEY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB) and Sharjah (SHJ).