Düsseldorf to Pendik, Istanbul (DUS–SAW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DUS–SAW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Pegasus and Valuair lead the route. The flight covers 1,289 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 64 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC Pegasus | 27 | 320, 321, 738 | 3h10-4h15 | – | – | – |
| VF Valuair | 18 | 32Q, 73H, 7M8 | 3h15 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Pendik, Istanbul from Düsseldorf
| Metric | DUS→SAW | CGN→SAW | DTM→SAW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DUS | – | 34 mi | 40 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 45 | 38 | 7 |
| Flight time | 3h 10m | 3h 10m | 3h 5m |
Travel Essentials
DUS: CEST · SAW: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Düsseldorf, it's 7:00 PM in Pendik, Istanbul.
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DUS–SAW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DUS to SAW
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) are connected by nonstop service from Pegasus and Valuair. With 45 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DUS to SAW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DUS to SAW ranges from 3 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,289 miles (2,074 km). There are approximately 45 weekly flights outbound and 46 return, totaling 91 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
64 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via VCE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Köln (Cologne) (CGN), Dortmund (DTM) and Eindhoven (EIN).