Birmingham, West Midlands to Pendik, Istanbul (BHX–SAW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BHX–SAW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Pegasus leads the route. The flight covers 1,657 miles in approximately 3h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC Pegasus Also: XY | 7 | 738 | 3h50 | – | – | XY |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Pendik, Istanbul from Birmingham, West Midlands
| Metric | BHX→SAW | MAN→SAW | BRS→SAW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BHX | – | 66 mi | 85 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | 28 | 3 |
| Flight time | 3h 50m | 4h 5m | 3h 50m |
Travel Essentials
BHX: BST · SAW: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Birmingham, West Midlands, it's 8:00 PM in Pendik, Istanbul.
British passport holders need an eVisa to enter Turkey. The eVisa costs $61.40 (card only), is processed instantly, and allows multiple entries for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period over a 6-month validity. Apply at evisa.gov.tr. The site is the only official source; third-party sites charge markups. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.
The eVisa application takes about 3 minutes. You need a valid email address and a debit or credit card. No supporting documents, photographs, or hotel bookings are required. Print or save a digital copy of the eVisa. For work or study, a separate visa from the Turkish consulate is required. Overstaying triggers fines (up to TRY 1,000) and potential entry bans.
Direct flights from London to Istanbul (IST) run about 3 hours 45 minutes. Turkish Airlines, British Airways, easyJet, and Pegasus operate the route. Flights to Dalaman, Antalya, and Bodrum are seasonal from multiple UK airports. The Turkish lira (TRY) trades at roughly 38 TRY per $1. No vaccination requirements for UK arrivals. Istanbul has two airports: IST (main international hub, European side) and SAW (Sabiha Gokcen, Asian side, budget carriers). They are 80 to 100 km apart.
BHX–SAW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BHX to SAW
Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) are connected by nonstop service from Pegasus. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
BHX to SAW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BHX to SAW ranges from 3 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,657 miles (2,666 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via NCE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN), Bristol (BRS) and London, Essex (STN).