Rize to Pendik, Istanbul (RZV–SAW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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601 mi airlines 27/wk
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Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 1h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
VF3295
VF Valuair
32Q
10:10 AM
+03
12:15 PM
+03
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VF3297
VF Valuair
7M8
2:35 PM
+03
4:40 PM
+03
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VF3299
VF Valuair
7M8
8:55 PM
+03
11:00 PM
+03
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PC2771
PC Pegasus
321
10:05 PM
+03
12:05 AM+1
+03
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
VF3294
VF Valuair
32Q
7:35 AM
+03
9:25 AM
+03
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VF3296
VF Valuair
73H
12:00 PM
+03
1:50 PM
+03
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VF3298
VF Valuair
7M8
5:25 PM
+03
7:15 PM
+03
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PC2770
PC Pegasus
321
6:50 PM
+03
8:40 PM
+03
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Rize to Pendik, Istanbul
2 carriers, 27 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 27 Flights/wk 601 mi 2h nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

RZV–SAW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Valuair and Pegasus lead the route. The flight covers 601 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RZV–SAW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VF Valuair 21 32Q, 7M8 2h05
PC Pegasus 6 321 2h
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – PC
32Q Airbus A321neo – VF
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – VF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PC + VF (27 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, RZV to SAW direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
27
Outbound / wk
27
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RZV to SAW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
232
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 Rize

Nearby airports with service to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.
Metric RZV→SAW BUS→SAW TZX→SAW
Distance from RZV 49 mi 57 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 3
Weekly flights 27 5 117
Flight time 2h 2h 20m 1h 55m
Airports within 200 miles of RZV with service to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Pendik, Istanbul is 0 hours the same as Rize.
RZV: +03 · SAW: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Rize, it's 6:00 PM in Pendik, Istanbul.
Distance & Flight Time
601 mi / 968 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m to 2h 5m.

RZV–SAW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rize to Pendik, Istanbul route.
Route details
Distance601 mi / 968 km
Flight time2h to 2h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights27 out / 27 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: RZV
IATA / ICAORZV / LTFO
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Elevation16 ft / 5 m
Destination: SAW
IATA / ICAOSAW / LTFJ
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr41.4M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RZV to SAW flights.
Nonstop flights from Rize–Artvin Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport take approximately 2h to 2h 5m. The route covers 601 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Pegasus and Valuair.
There are approximately 27 nonstop flights per week from RZV to SAW. The return direction has about 27 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ESB, ADB and AYT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SAW to RZV are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BUS, TZX and ERZ. 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 RZV to SAW

Rize–Artvin Airport (RZV) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) are connected by nonstop service from Pegasus and Valuair. With 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

RZV to SAW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RZV to SAW ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 601 miles (968 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 54 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via ESB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Batumi (BUS), Trabzon (TZX) and Erzurum (ERZ).