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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
VF317
VF Valuair
73H
2:50 PM
+03
4:50 PM
+03
2h
58%
M T W T F S S
Prices
VF318
VF Valuair
73H
5:45 PM
+03
7:55 PM
+03
2h 10m
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 9 hubs
ESB Ankara 5h 5m AZIBPC VF Ankara (ESB) to Damascus flights
AMM Amman 7h 55m PC RJWY Amman (AMM) to Damascus flights
RUH Riyadh 9h 30m PCVFXY GFXY Riyadh (RUH) to Damascus flights
SHJ Sharjah 10h G9PC FYCG9 Sharjah (SHJ) to Damascus flights
DXB Dubai 12h 29m FZPC EKFYCFZ Dubai (DXB) to Damascus flights
DOH Doha 13h 15m MHPCUL QR Doha (DOH) to Damascus flights
JED Jeddah 14h PCVFXY XY Jeddah (JED) to Damascus flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 16h 3m PC EYFYC Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Damascus flights
DMM Ad Dammam ~8h PC XY Ad Dammam (DMM) to Damascus flights
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Pendik, Istanbul to Damascus
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 652 mi 2h nonstop

SAW–DAM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Valuair leads the route. The flight covers 652 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – VF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: VF (7 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 DAM direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAW to DAM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
534
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 Damascus from Pendik, Istanbul

Nearby airports with service to Damascus International Airport.
Metric SAW→DAM IST→DAM
Distance from SAW 40 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7 7
Flight time 2h 2h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of SAW with service to Damascus International Airport.

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 2h 0m 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.

SAW–DAM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Pendik, Istanbul to Damascus route.
Route details
Distance652 mi / 1,048 km
Flight time2h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAW
IATA / ICAOSAW / LTFJ
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr41.4M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: DAM
IATA / ICAODAM / OSDI
TimezoneAsia/Damascus
Passengers/yr1.0M
Elevation2,020 ft / 616 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAW to DAM flights.
Nonstop flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Damascus International Airport take about 2h gate to gate. The route covers 652 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SAW to DAM: Valuair.
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 Khalid.
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. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SAW to DAM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAW to DAM is about 2 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 652 miles (1,048 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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