Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône to Pendik, Istanbul (LYS–SAW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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VF82
VF Valuair
32Q
1:40 PM
CEST T1
5:50 PM
+03
3h 10m
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PC1142
PC Pegasus
321
2:40 PM
CEST T1
6:45 PM
+03
3h 5m
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VF81
VF Valuair
7M8
9:55 AM
+03
12:25 PM
CEST
3h 30m
57%
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PC1141
PC Pegasus
321
11:15 AM
+03
1:35 PM
CEST
3h 20m
60%
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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
NCE Nice, Alpes-Maritimes 4h 55m AF → PC Nice, Alpes-Maritimes (NCE) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 4h 55m A3GQTO → PC Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
VIE Vienna 5h AIMSOS → PCVF Vienna (VIE) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 5h 26m AFAMAR → VF Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
AMS Amsterdam 5h 55m AFBTG3 → KLPCVF Amsterdam (AMS) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
AYT Antalya 6h TO → AZIBPC Antalya (AYT) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
ADB Gaziemir 6h 5m TO → AZIBPC Gaziemir (ADB) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
PRG Prague 6h 10m U2V7 → PCVF Prague (PRG) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
MRS Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône 6h 10m AF → PC Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône (MRS) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
MUC Munich 6h 15m LHVL → PCVF Munich (MUC) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
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Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône to Pendik, Istanbul
2 carriers, 10 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,257 mi 3h 8m nonstop +1h ahead

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 8m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) Pendik, Istanbul to Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LYS–SAW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PC Pegasus 7 321 3h05 – – –
VF Valuair 3 32Q 3h10 – – –
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – PC
32Q Airbus A321neo – VF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PC + VF (10 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, LYS to SAW direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LYS to SAW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
NCE ~4h 55m ATH ~4h 55m VIE ~5h 0m SKP ~5h 20m CDG ~5h 26m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,559
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Pendik, Istanbul from Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône

Nearby airports with service to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.
Metric LYS→SAW GVA→SAW
Distance from LYS – 60 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3
Weekly flights 10 28
Flight time 3h 8m 3h 5m
Geneva (GVA) to Pendik, Istanbul flights
Airports within 200 miles of LYS with service to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Pendik, Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône.
LYS: CEST · SAW: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, it's 7:00 PM in Pendik, Istanbul.
Distance & Flight Time
1,257 mi / 2,023 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 8m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

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Facts

LYS–SAW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône to Pendik, Istanbul route.
Route details
Distance1,257 mi / 2,023 km
Flight time3h 8m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights10 out / 10 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LYS
Full nameLyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
IATA / ICAOLYS / LFLL
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Passengers/yr10.5M
Elevation821 ft / 250 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 LYS to SAW flights.
Nonstop flights from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport take about 3h 8m gate to gate. The route covers 1,257 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from LYS to SAW: Pegasus and Valuair.
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 Nice-Côte d'Azur, Athens Eleftherios Venizelos and Vienna.
Pendik, Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône.
Yes, return flights from SAW to LYS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GVA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 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 is about 3 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. 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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nice-Côte d'Azur, Athens Eleftherios Venizelos and Vienna. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Geneva (GVA).