Zaventem to Pendik, Istanbul (BRU–SAW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
VF66
VF Valuair
32Q
12:15 PM
CEST
4:40 PM
+03
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VF68
VF Valuair
32Q
5:15 PM
CEST
9:40 PM
+03
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VF65
VF Valuair
32Q
8:40 AM
+03
11:15 AM
CEST
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VF67
VF Valuair
7M8
1:35 PM
+03
4:10 PM
CEST
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Zaventem to Pendik, Istanbul
1 carrier, 13 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 13 Flights/wk 1,370 mi 3h 25m nonstop +1h ahead 56 1-stop hubs

BRU–SAW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Valuair leads the route. The flight covers 1,370 miles in approximately 3h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 56 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BRU–SAW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VF Valuair 13 32Q 3h25
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – VF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: VF (13 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BRU to SAW direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BRU to SAW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
56
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,332
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.

Other ways to reach Pendik, Istanbul from Zaventem

Nearby airports with service to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.
Metric BRU→SAW CRL→SAW EIN→SAW
Distance from BRU 30 mi 54 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 13 18 5
Flight time 3h 25m 3h 20m 4h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of BRU with service to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Pendik, Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Zaventem.
BRU: CEST · SAW: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Zaventem, it's 7:00 PM in Pendik, Istanbul.
Distance & Flight Time
1,370 mi / 2,204 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 25m.
Visa & Entry

Belgian 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. Proof of onward travel may be requested at the border.

Getting to BRU

The Airport Express train runs every 15–20 minutes from Brussels Central, Midi (South), and Nord stations to BRU in 17–25 minutes (€11.80 one-way, free with Brussels Card). Traffic on the Ring road (R0) is heavily congested during morning rush, making the train the consistent choice for peak departures.

Taxis from central Brussels cost €40–55 and take 25–40 minutes. Ride-shares (Uber) run €30–45. Parking at BRU starts at €10/day in the P-Long facility with free shuttle.

BRU–SAW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zaventem to Pendik, Istanbul route.
Route details
Distance1,370 mi / 2,204 km
Flight time3h 25m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights13 out / 13 return
1-stop connections56 hubs
Origin: BRU
IATA / ICAOBRU / EBBR
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Passengers/yr23.0M
Elevation175 ft / 53 m
Destination: SAW
IATA / ICAOSAW / LTFJ
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr41.4M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BRU to SAW flights.
Nonstop flights from Brussels Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport take approximately 3h 25m. The route covers 1,370 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Valuair.
There are approximately 13 nonstop flights per week from BRU to SAW. The return direction has about 13 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NCE, BLQ, NUE, EDI, MRS, LYS, HEL, TIA, AMS, RMF, CDG, FRA, EVN, MUC, ZRH, BEY, CAI, PRN, CMN, ASR, DUB, ALG, SSH, SOF, ADB, HRG, ATH, AYT, BER, HAM, PRG, VIE, BEG, CPH, GVA, MAN, FCO, DXB, RMO, DOH, ESB, AUH, BUD, ARN, JED, OSL, BCN, MAD, LJU, OTP, ZAG, VCE, SVQ, TNG, BIO and SHJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Pendik, Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Zaventem.
Yes, return flights from SAW to BRU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CRL, EIN and RTM. 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 BRU to SAW

Brussels Airport (BRU) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) are connected by nonstop service from Valuair. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BRU to SAW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BRU to SAW ranges from 3 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,370 miles (2,204 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 26 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

56 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via NCE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Charleroi (CRL), Eindhoven (EIN) and Rotterdam (RTM).