Pendik, Istanbul to Orio al Serio (BG) (SAW–BGY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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SAW–BGY is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Pegasus and Valuair lead the route. The flight covers 1,036 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC Pegasus Also: AZ | 12 | 321 | 2h50 | – | – | AZ |
| VF Valuair | 7 | 32N | 2h55 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
SAW: +03 · BGY: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Pendik, Istanbul, it's 5:00 PM in Orio al Serio (BG).
Turkish passport holders need a Schengen visa to enter Italy. Apply at the Italian Embassy in Ankara, the consulate in Istanbul, or through a VFS Global center. The short-stay visa costs EUR 80 (about TRY 2,960) and allows stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period across the Schengen area. Required documents include a completed application form, passport photos, travel insurance covering at least EUR 30,000, proof of accommodation, a return ticket, and bank statements. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area. Processing takes 10 to 15 working days.
Italy is one of the most popular Schengen visa destinations for Turkish nationals. If Italy is your main destination, apply at the Italian consulate. Multi-entry visas valid for 1 to 5 years are issued to travelers with a clean Schengen history. The large Turkish community in Italy (concentrated in Rome and Milan) means family visit applications are common. A valid multi-entry Schengen visa from any member state covers Italy as well.
Direct flights from Istanbul (IST) to Rome Fiumicino (FCO) run about 2 hours 30 minutes on Turkish Airlines, ITA Airways, and Pegasus. Istanbul to Milan Malpensa (MXP) runs about 2 hours 45 minutes. Venice (VCE), Naples (NAP), and Bologna (BLQ) also have direct connections. Italy uses the euro (EUR), trading at roughly 37 TRY per EUR 1. Card payments work at most businesses. Rome Metro costs EUR 1.50 per single ride. High-speed Frecciarossa trains connect Rome to Milan in 2 hours 55 minutes (EUR 30 to EUR 90), Rome to Naples in 1 hour 10 minutes (EUR 20 to EUR 50), and Rome to Florence in 1 hour 30 minutes.
SAW–BGY Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SAW to BGY
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) are connected by nonstop service from Pegasus and Valuair. With 31 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SAW to BGY Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SAW to BGY is about 2 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,036 miles (1,668 km). There are approximately 31 weekly flights outbound and 31 return, totaling 62 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Bucharest Henri Coandă, Vienna and Václav Havel. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.