Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône to Pendik, Istanbul (LYS–SAW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LYS–SAW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Pegasus and Valuair lead the route. The flight covers 1,257 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 42 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC Pegasus | 7 | 321 | 3h05 | – | – | – |
| VF Valuair | 3 | 7M8 | 3h10 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Pendik, Istanbul from Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône
| Metric | LYS→SAW | GVA→SAW |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from LYS | – | 60 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 10 | 34 |
| Flight time | 3h 5m | 3h 5m |
Travel Essentials
LYS: CEST · SAW: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, it's 7:00 PM in Pendik, Istanbul.
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LYS–SAW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LYS to SAW
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) are connected by nonstop service from Pegasus and Valuair. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
LYS to SAW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LYS to SAW ranges from 3 hours 5 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,257 miles (2,023 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
42 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via NCE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Geneva (GVA).