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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
VF82
VF Valuair
7M8
1:40 PM
CEST T1
5:50 PM
+03
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PC1142
PC Pegasus
321
5:20 PM
CEST T1
9:25 PM
+03
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VF81
VF Valuair
32Q
10:10 AM
+03
12:40 PM
CEST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PC1141
PC Pegasus
321
11:15 AM
+03
1:35 PM
CEST
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône to Pendik, Istanbul
2 carriers, 10 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 10 Flights/wk 1,257 mi 3h 5m nonstop +1h ahead 42 1-stop hubs

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

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 7M8 3h10
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – PC
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – VF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PC + VF (10 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LYS to SAW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
42
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,183
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.

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 34
Flight time 3h 5m 3h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of LYS with service to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.

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 5m to 3h 10m.
Visa & Entry

French passport holders enter Turkey visa-free for stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period. No advance authorization or eVisa is needed. You can enter with a passport or a French national ID card. Turkey accepts French passports that have expired within the last 5 years, though carrying a valid one avoids hassle at check-in.

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 5m to 3h 10m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights10 out / 10 return
1-stop connections42 hubs
Origin: LYS
IATA / ICAOLYS / LFLL
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Passengers/yr10.5M
Elevation821 ft / 250 m
Destination: SAW
IATA / ICAOSAW / LTFJ
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr41.4M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LYS to SAW flights.
Nonstop flights from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport take approximately 3h 5m to 3h 10m. The route covers 1,257 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Pegasus and Valuair.
There are approximately 10 nonstop flights per week from LYS to SAW. The return direction has about 10 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NCE, SKP, VCE, BLQ, BRS, VIE, KUT, EDI, CDG, PRG, BRU, BER, ADB, AMS, PRN, FRA, SSH, FCO, MAD, CMN, TNG, CGN, TIA, AYT, ARN, SVQ, EVN, ATH, BEY, MUC, HRG, DUS, DXB, BCN, CPH, OPF, BUD, ALG, MRS, OTP, DUB and MAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 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).