Pendik, Istanbul to Stockholm (SAW–ARN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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PC1279
PC Pegasus
320
8:30 AM
+03
10:15 AM
CET
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VF265
VF AJet
7M8
11:10 AM
+03
12:55 PM
CET
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PC1281
PC Pegasus
321
12:30 PM
+03
2:15 PM
CET
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PC1280
PC Pegasus
321
11:15 AM
CET T5
4:50 PM
+03
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PC1282
PC Pegasus
321
3:20 PM
CET T5
8:55 PM
+03
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Pendik, Istanbul to Stockholm
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 1,385 mi 3h 45m nonstop -2h behind 40 1-stop hubs

SAW–ARN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Pegasus and AJet lead the route. The flight covers 1,385 miles in approximately 3h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 40 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAW–ARN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PC Pegasus 14 320, 321 3h45
VF AJet 7 7M8 3h45
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – PC
321 Airbus A321 – PC
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – VF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PC + VF (21 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, SAW to ARN direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAW to ARN.
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One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,814
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 Stockholm from Pendik, Istanbul

Nearby airports with service to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport.
Metric SAW→ARN IST→ARN
Distance from SAW 40 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3
Weekly flights 21 49
Flight time 3h 45m 3h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of SAW with service to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Stockholm is 2 hours behind Pendik, Istanbul.
SAW: +03 · ARN: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Pendik, Istanbul, it's 4:00 PM in Stockholm.
Distance & Flight Time
1,385 mi / 2,229 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 45m.
Visa & Entry

Turkish passport holders need a Schengen visa to enter Sweden. Apply at the Swedish embassy or VFS Global center in Turkey. The visa allows stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen area. Required documents include passport photos, bank statements, flight bookings, hotel reservations, and travel insurance covering at least EUR 30,000. The fee is EUR 80 for adults. Processing takes around 15 business days. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area.

Getting from ARN

Arlanda Express (SEK 280–320) to Stockholm Central in 18 minutes. Departures every 15 minutes from platforms in the terminal. The Pendeltåg (SEK 145 including airport supplement) takes 40 minutes and departs from Arlanda Central station, a short walk or free shuttle from the terminals.Taxis to central Stockholm: SEK 600–800. Uber: SEK 400–600. Several rental car brands operate from ARN. Flygbussarna coaches serve Uppsala (1h, SEK 120) and other regional cities. The airport is 45km north of Stockholm.

Stockholm Climate

Subarctic maritime climate. Winters (December–February) are cold at −7–2°C with reliable snowfall. ARN is well-equipped for winter operations with heated jet bridges and continuous de-icing capability, but major snowstorms still cause delays. Daylight is very limited. December averages fewer than 7 hours.

Summers (June–August) are mild and long at 18–24°C with up to 19 hours of daylight. Operations are very stable. Fog can form on calm, clear autumn nights (September–November). Spring snow in April is not unusual. Pack thermal layers for any winter visit.

SAW–ARN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Pendik, Istanbul to Stockholm route.
Route details
Distance1,385 mi / 2,229 km
Flight time3h 45m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 14 return
1-stop connections40 hubs
Origin: SAW
IATA / ICAOSAW / LTFJ
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr41.4M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: ARN
IATA / ICAOARN / ESSA
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Passengers/yr22.7M
Elevation137 ft / 42 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAW to ARN flights.
Nonstop flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport take approximately 3h 45m. The route covers 1,385 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Pegasus and AJet.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from SAW to ARN. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STR, EDI, OSL, HAM, CRL, ZRH, LYS, SVQ, FRA, AMM, BUD, MUC, ORY, DUB, DUS, BER, CPH, STN, DOH, VIE, CGN, MAD, DXB, MAN, AMS, ATH, AYT, TIA, HRG, HEL, BGY, BRU, SKP, PRG, SSH, FCO, BCN, GVA, NCE and CAI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Stockholm is 2 hours behind Pendik, Istanbul.
Yes, return flights from ARN to SAW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IST. 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 SAW to ARN

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) are connected by nonstop service from Pegasus and AJet. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SAW to ARN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAW to ARN ranges from 3 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,385 miles (2,229 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

40 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via STR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Istanbul (IST).