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

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PC Pegasus
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PC Pegasus
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
RUH Riyadh 7h 10m EYGAKL → PCVFXY Riyadh (RUH) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
DAM Damascus 7h 24m EYFYC → FYCVF Damascus (DAM) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
JED Jeddah 7h 30m EYGAMU → PCVFXY Jeddah (JED) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
DOH Doha 7h 43m EYQR → MHPCUL Doha (DOH) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
MCT Muscat/Seeb 8h 35m AZEYGA → PC Muscat/Seeb (MCT) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
CAI Cairo 8h 40m 3LEYGA → E5NPPC Cairo (CAI) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
BEY Beirut 8h 40m 3LEYME → PCVF Beirut (BEY) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
MUC Munich 10h 10m DEEYGA → PCVF Munich (MUC) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
KHI Karachi 10h 45m EYMS → PC Karachi (KHI) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 10h 50m EYGAJU → PC Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
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Abu Dhabi to Pendik, Istanbul
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,850 mi 5h 45m nonstop -1h behind

AUH–SAW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Pegasus leads the route. The flight covers 1,850 miles in approximately 5h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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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 5 320 5h45 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – PC
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PC (5 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
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
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
5
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
41
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
RUH ~7h 10m DAM ~7h 24m JED ~7h 30m DOH ~7h 43m SOF ~8h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,927
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 3 2
Weekly flights 5 21 14
Flight time 5h 45m 4h 50m 5h 15m
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 45m gate to gate.
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 45m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 5h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 1,850 miles.
1 airline operates flights from AUH to SAW: Pegasus.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include King Khalid, Damascus and King Abdulaziz.
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 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

AUH to SAW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUH to SAW is about 5 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,850 miles (2,977 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via King Khalid, Damascus and King Abdulaziz. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB) and Sharjah (SHJ).