Bristol to Pendik, Istanbul (BRS–SAW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BRS–SAW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Pegasus leads the route. The flight covers 1,678 miles in approximately 3h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 29 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC Pegasus | 3 | 320 | 3h50 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Pendik, Istanbul from Bristol
| Metric | BRS→SAW | BHX→SAW |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from BRS | – | 85 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 3 | 14 |
| Flight time | 3h 50m | 3h 50m |
Travel Essentials
BRS: BST · SAW: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Bristol, it's 8:00 PM in Pendik, Istanbul.
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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.
BRS–SAW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BRS to SAW
Bristol Airport (BRS) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) are connected by nonstop service from Pegasus. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
BRS to SAW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BRS to SAW ranges from 3 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,678 miles (2,700 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
29 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 Birmingham, West Midlands (BHX).