Pendik, Istanbul to Bishkek (SAW–BSZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SAW–BSZ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Pegasus and Valuair lead the route. The flight covers 2,297 miles in approximately 4h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC Pegasus | 12 | 320, 321 | 4h45-5h | – | – | – |
| VF Valuair | 4 | 7M8 | 5h05 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Bishkek from Pendik, Istanbul
| Metric | SAW→BSZ | IST→BSZ |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SAW | – | 40 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 16 | 26 |
| Flight time | 4h 45m | 4h 55m |
Travel Essentials
SAW: +03 · BSZ: +06
When it's 6:00 PM in Pendik, Istanbul, it's 9:00 PM in Bishkek.
Turkish passport holders enter Kyrgyzstan visa-free for up to 60 days per visit. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. You receive a stamp at immigration. For stays beyond 60 days, register with the State Registration Service within 5 days of arrival and apply for an extension.
At Manas International Airport (FRU) in Bishkek, immigration is fast. Turkey and Kyrgyzstan share deep cultural and linguistic ties as Turkic nations, and this extends to the relaxed visa regime. Turkish citizens can also enter with a national ID card for stays up to 30 days, though a passport is needed for air travel check-in with most carriers.
Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines operate direct flights from Istanbul (IST) to Bishkek in about 5 hours. Kyrgyzstan uses the Kyrgyzstani som (KGS), trading at roughly 2.5 KGS per TRY 1. ATMs in Bishkek dispense som. Card payments work at hotels, supermarkets, and restaurants in Bishkek and Osh. Outside the two main cities, carry cash. Shared taxis (marshrutkas) are the primary intercity transport. A Bishkek to Issyk-Kul Lake trip runs about 4 hours by road and costs around KGS 400 (about TRY 160).
SAW–BSZ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SAW to BSZ
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Manas International Airport (BSZ) are connected by nonstop service from Pegasus and Valuair. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
SAW to BSZ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SAW to BSZ ranges from 4 hours 45 minutes to 5 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,297 miles (3,696 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via GYD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Istanbul (IST).