Pendik, Istanbul to Damascus (SAW–DAM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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652 mi airlines charter/private 12/wk
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Flight Schedule 5 flights Verified 2m ago
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FYC486
FYC Fly Cham
320
4:45 AM
+03
6:30 AM
+03
1h 45m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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VF317
VF Valuair
73H
2:00 PM
+03
4:00 PM
+03
2h
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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FYC485
FYC Fly Cham
320
1:15 AM
+03
3:35 AM
+03
2h 20m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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VF318
VF Valuair
73H
5:00 PM
+03
7:10 PM
+03
2h 10m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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FYC489
FYC Fly Cham
320
6:55 PM
+03
9:15 PM
+03
2h 20m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ESB Ankara 3h 50m AZIBPC → VF Ankara (ESB) to Damascus flights
AMM Amman 6h PC → RJWY Amman (AMM) to Damascus flights
JED Jeddah 8h 30m F3PCSV → SVXY Jeddah (JED) to Damascus flights
KWI Kuwait City 8h 40m J9 → FYCJ9 Kuwait City (KWI) to Damascus flights
RUH Riyadh 8h 45m PCVF → GFSVXY Riyadh (RUH) to Damascus flights
SHJ Sharjah 8h 58m G9PC → FYCG9 Sharjah (SHJ) to Damascus flights
DMM Ad Dammam 10h 13m PC → GFXY Ad Dammam (DMM) to Damascus flights
DOH Doha 11h 50m PCULWB → QR Doha (DOH) to Damascus flights
DXB Dubai 12h 15m FZPCVF → EKFYCFZ Dubai (DXB) to Damascus flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 15h 23m PC → EYFYC Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Damascus flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Pendik, Istanbul to Damascus
2 carriers, 12 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 652 mi 1h 53m nonstop

SAW–DAM is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Valuair and Fly Cham lead the route. The flight covers 652 miles in approximately 1h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAW–DAM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VF Valuair 7 73H 2h – – –
FYC Fly Cham 5 320 1h45 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – FYC
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – VF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FYC + VF (12 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, SAW to DAM direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAW to DAM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
ESB ~3h 50m COV ~4h 0m AMM ~6h 0m JED ~8h 30m KWI ~8h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
598
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 Damascus from Pendik, Istanbul

Nearby airports with service to Damascus International Airport.
Metric SAW→DAM IST→DAM
Distance from SAW – 40 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 12 14
Flight time 1h 53m 2h 10m
Istanbul (IST) to Damascus flights
Airports within 200 miles of SAW with service to Damascus International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Pendik, Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Damascus.
Distance & Flight Time
652 mi / 1,048 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 53m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Turkish passport holders do not need a visa to enter Syria for stays up to 90 days. Entry fees apply at all border crossings and airports. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Your passport must not contain an Israeli stamp or visa. If arriving by air, you may need a visa approval document arranged in advance, as airlines may not board you without one.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

SAW–DAM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Pendik, Istanbul to Damascus route.
Route details
Distance652 mi / 1,048 km
Flight time1h 53m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights12 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAW
Full nameIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAW / LTFJ
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr41.4M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: DAM
Full nameDamascus International Airport
IATA / ICAODAM / OSDI
TimezoneAsia/Damascus
Passengers/yr1.0M
Elevation2,020 ft / 616 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAW to DAM flights.
Nonstop flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Damascus International Airport take about 1h 53m gate to gate. The route covers 652 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from SAW to DAM: Valuair and Fly Cham.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Esenboğa, Queen Alia and King Abdulaziz.
Yes, return flights from DAM 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.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SAW to DAM

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Damascus International Airport (DAM) are connected by nonstop service from Valuair and Fly Cham. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SAW to DAM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAW to DAM is about 1 hours 53 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 652 miles (1,048 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 26 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Esenboğa, Queen Alia and King Abdulaziz. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Istanbul (IST).