Helsinki (Vantaa) to Pendik, Istanbul (HEL–SAW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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PC1312
PC Pegasus
321
3:45 PM
EEST T2
7:25 PM
+03
3h 40m
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PC1311
PC Pegasus
321
11:00 AM
+03
2:40 PM
EEST
3h 40m
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ARN Stockholm 5h 19m A3AFAY → PCVF Stockholm (ARN) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
BER Berlin 5h 40m AYEWJL → PCVF Berlin (BER) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
CPH Copenhagen 5h 45m A3AFAY → PCVF Copenhagen (CPH) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
PRG Prague 5h 50m AYBAJL → PCVF Prague (PRG) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
HAM Hamburg 5h 55m AYJL → PCVF Hamburg (HAM) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
AYT Antalya 6h 10m AYPC → AZIBPC Antalya (AYT) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
VIE Vienna 6h 15m AYFRJL → PCVF Vienna (VIE) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 6h 23m A3ACAY → PCVF Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
OSL Oslo (Gardermoen) 6h 25m AYBADY → PC Oslo (Gardermoen) (OSL) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
MUC Munich 7h A3AYCX → PCVF Munich (MUC) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
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Helsinki (Vantaa) to Pendik, Istanbul
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,355 mi 3h 40m nonstop

HEL–SAW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Pegasus leads the route. The flight covers 1,355 miles in approximately 3h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) Pendik, Istanbul to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HEL–SAW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PC Pegasus 7 321 3h40 – – –
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – PC
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PC (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HEL to SAW direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HEL to SAW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
ARN ~5h 19m BER ~5h 40m CPH ~5h 45m PRG ~5h 50m HAM ~5h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,684
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Pendik, Istanbul is 0 hours the same as Helsinki (Vantaa).
HEL: EEST · SAW: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Helsinki (Vantaa), it's 6:00 PM in Pendik, Istanbul.
Distance & Flight Time
1,355 mi / 2,180 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 40m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Finnish passport holders enter Turkey visa-free for up to 90 days within a 180-day period. No eVisa or advance application is required. Passport must be valid for at least 150 days from the date of entry (60 days beyond the maximum 90-day stay).

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

HEL–SAW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Helsinki (Vantaa) to Pendik, Istanbul route.
Route details
Distance1,355 mi / 2,180 km
Flight time3h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HEL
Full nameHelsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA / ICAOHEL / EFHK
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation179 ft / 55 m
Destination: SAW
Full nameIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAW / LTFJ
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr41.4M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HEL to SAW flights.
Nonstop flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport take about 3h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 1,355 miles.
1 airline operates flights from HEL to SAW: Pegasus.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Stockholm-Arlanda, Berlin Brandenburg and Copenhagen Kastrup.
Yes, return flights from SAW to HEL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from HEL to SAW

Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) are connected by nonstop service from Pegasus. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HEL to SAW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HEL to SAW is about 3 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,355 miles (2,180 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Stockholm-Arlanda, Berlin Brandenburg and Copenhagen Kastrup. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.