Ankara to Pendik, Istanbul (ESB–SAW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ESB–SAW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Valuair and Pegasus lead the route. The flight covers 201 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VF Valuair | 47 | 73H, 7M8 | 1h10 | – | – | – |
| PC Pegasus Also: AZ, IB, XY | 44 | 320, 321, 738 | 1h10-1h24 | – | – | AZ, IB, XY |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Pendik, Istanbul from Ankara
| Metric | ESB→SAW | NAV→SAW | KYA→SAW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ESB | – | 125 mi | 150 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 161 | 7 | 33 |
| Flight time | 1h 10m | 1h 30m | 1h 15m |
Travel Essentials
ESB: +03 · SAW: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Ankara, it's 6:00 PM in Pendik, Istanbul.
ESB–SAW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ESB to SAW
Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) are connected by nonstop service from Valuair and Pegasus. With 161 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ESB to SAW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ESB to SAW is about 1 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 201 miles (323 km). There are approximately 161 weekly flights outbound and 178 return, totaling 339 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Adnan Menderes, Antalya and Milas Bodrum. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Nevşehir (NAV), Konya (KYA) and Kayseri (ASR).