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

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PC Pegasus
321
12:55 PM
CET T1
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PC Pegasus
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10:30 AM
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Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône to Pendik, Istanbul
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,257 mi 3h 10m nonstop +2h ahead 27 1-stop hubs

LYS–SAW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Pegasus leads the route. The flight covers 1,257 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 27 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 3h10 – – –
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, LYS 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 LYS to SAW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
MRS ~5h 30m MAN ~9h 25m BCN ~10h 10m AMS ~12h 35m PRG ~14h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,959
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 1 1
Weekly flights 7 7
Flight time 3h 10m 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
+2h
Pendik, Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône.
LYS: CET · SAW: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, it's 8:00 PM in Pendik, Istanbul.
Distance & Flight Time
1,257 mi / 2,023 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 10m.
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 10m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections27 hubs
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 approximately 3h 10m. The route covers 1,257 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Pegasus.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from LYS to SAW. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MRS, MAN, BCN, AMS, PRG, FRA, VIE, CMN, FCO, HRG, DXB, OTP, DUS, PRN, BEY, ARN, TNG, CPH, MUC, SSH, SKP, EDI, MAD, ALG, DUB, NCE and SVQ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Pendik, Istanbul is 2 hours 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. With 7 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 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,257 miles (2,023 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

27 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via MRS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Geneva (GVA).