Baghdad to Pendik, Istanbul (BGW–SAW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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PC Pegasus
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IA Iraqi
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PC Pegasus
321
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Baghdad to Pendik, Istanbul
2 carriers, 13 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 13 Flights/wk 975 mi 2h 45m nonstop 14 1-stop hubs

BGW–SAW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Pegasus and Iraqi Airways lead the route. The flight covers 975 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BGW–SAW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PC Pegasus 7 321 3h – – –
IA Iraqi Airways 6 CRJ 2h45 – – –
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – PC
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – IA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: IA + PC (13 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, BGW to SAW direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BGW to SAW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
IKA ~8h 50m EBL ~13h 25m GYD ~14h 7m ESB ~15h 20m SZF ~16h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
471
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.
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Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Pendik, Istanbul is 0 hours the same as Baghdad.
BGW: +03 · SAW: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Baghdad, it's 6:00 PM in Pendik, Istanbul.
Distance & Flight Time
975 mi / 1,570 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 45m to 3h 0m.
Facts

BGW–SAW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Baghdad to Pendik, Istanbul route.
Route details
Distance975 mi / 1,570 km
Flight time2h 45m to 3h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights13 out / 13 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: BGW
Full nameBaghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base
IATA / ICAOBGW / ORBI
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation114 ft / 35 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 BGW to SAW flights.
Nonstop flights from Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport take approximately 2h 45m to 3h. The route covers 975 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Iraqi Airways and Pegasus.
There are approximately 13 nonstop flights per week from BGW to SAW. The return direction has about 13 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IKA, EBL, GYD, ESB, SZF, DOH, AYT, BEY, SHJ, DXB, KUL, VKO, CPH and MCT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SAW to BGW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 BGW to SAW

Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) are connected by nonstop service from Iraqi Airways and Pegasus. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BGW to SAW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BGW to SAW ranges from 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 975 miles (1,570 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 26 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via IKA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.