Hamburg to Pendik, Istanbul (HAM–SAW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
HAM–SAW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Pegasus and Valuair lead the route. The flight covers 1,255 miles in approximately 2h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 48 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC Pegasus | 16 | 321, 738 | 3h05 | – | – | – |
| VF Valuair | 7 | 73H | 2h49 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Pendik, Istanbul from Hamburg
| Metric | HAM→SAW | BRE→SAW | HAJ→SAW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HAM | – | 64 mi | 82 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 23 | – | 14 |
| Flight time | 2h 49m | 3h 10m | 3h 5m |
Travel Essentials
HAM: CEST · SAW: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Hamburg, it's 7:00 PM in Pendik, Istanbul.
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HAM–SAW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HAM to SAW
Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) are connected by nonstop service from Pegasus and Valuair. With 23 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
HAM to SAW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HAM to SAW ranges from 2 hours 49 minutes to 3 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,255 miles (2,020 km). There are approximately 23 weekly flights outbound and 23 return, totaling 46 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
48 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via OTP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bremen (BRE) and Hannover (HAJ).