Tehran to Pendik, Istanbul (IKA–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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
COV Tarsus 5h 40m 2S → IBPCVF Tarsus (COV) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
DOH Doha 7h 53m WB → MHPCUL Doha (DOH) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
MCT Muscat/Seeb 16h WY → PC Muscat/Seeb (MCT) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
KWI Kuwait City 24h 25m EY → TK Kuwait City (KWI) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
BGW Baghdad ~5h 58m → PCVF Baghdad (BGW) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
AYT Antalya ~6h → AZIBPC Antalya (AYT) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
MED Medina ~8h 15m → PCSVVF Medina (MED) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
DXB Dubai ~9h 15m FZ → FZPCVF Dubai (DXB) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Tehran to Pendik, Istanbul
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,242 mi 3h 30m nonstop -0.5h behind

IKA–SAW had nonstop service from Pegasus, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,242 miles in 3h 30m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IKA–SAW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PC Pegasus 7 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PC (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IKA to SAW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
COV ~5h 40m BGW ~5h 58m AYT ~6h 0m DOH ~7h 53m MED ~8h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
439
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
-0.5h
Pendik, Istanbul is 0.5 hours behind Tehran.
IKA: +0330 · SAW: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Tehran, it's 5.5:00 PM in Pendik, Istanbul.
Distance & Flight Time
1,242 mi / 1,999 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 30m gate to gate.
Facts

IKA–SAW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tehran to Pendik, Istanbul route.
Route details
Distance1,242 mi / 1,999 km
Flight time3h 30m
Time difference-0.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IKA
Full nameImam Khomeini International Airport
IATA / ICAOIKA / OIIE
TimezoneAsia/Tehran
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation3,305 ft / 1,007 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 IKA to SAW flights.
Nonstop flights from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport take about 3h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 1,242 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from IKA to SAW: Pegasus. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 30m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Çukurova, Hamad and Muscat.
Pendik, Istanbul is 0.5 hours behind Tehran.
Yes, return flights from SAW to IKA 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 IKA to SAW

Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) had nonstop service from Pegasus, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

IKA to SAW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IKA to SAW is about 3 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,242 miles (1,999 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Çukurova, Hamad and Muscat. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.