Pendik, Istanbul to Edinburgh (SAW–EDI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SAW–EDI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Pegasus leads the route. The flight covers 1,797 miles in approximately 4h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 37 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC Pegasus | 7 | 320 | 4h30 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Edinburgh from Pendik, Istanbul
| Metric | SAW→EDI | IST→EDI |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SAW | – | 40 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 22 |
| Flight time | 4h 30m | 4h 30m |
Travel Essentials
SAW: +03 · EDI: GMT
When it's 6:00 PM in Pendik, Istanbul, it's 3:00 PM in Edinburgh.
Turkish passport holders need a Standard Visitor visa to enter the United Kingdom. Apply online at gov.uk/standard-visitor-visa, pay the GBP 115 fee (about TRY 5,290), and book a biometric appointment at a VFS Global center in Istanbul, Ankara, or Izmir. Required documents include a completed online form, passport, proof of funds (bank statements for at least 6 months), accommodation details, a return ticket, and an employment or business letter. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. Processing takes about 3 weeks, with priority service (5 to 7 working days) available for an extra fee.
The Standard Visitor visa allows stays of up to 6 months for tourism, business meetings, and family visits. It is not valid for employment. Multi-entry visit visas valid for 2, 5, or 10 years are available (GBP 400, GBP 771, or GBP 963), allowing repeated visits of up to 6 months each. Turkey's large diaspora in the UK (over 500,000 people) means family visit applications are common. Turkish nationals with a valid UK visa can also use the Irish Short Stay Visa Waiver Programme to visit Ireland without a separate Irish visa.
Direct flights from Istanbul (IST) to London Heathrow (LHR) run about 4 hours on Turkish Airlines and British Airways. Istanbul to Gatwick (LGW) and Stansted (STN) also have direct service on Pegasus and other carriers. The UK uses the British pound (GBP), trading at roughly 46 TRY per GBP 1. Card payments work everywhere, including contactless on London buses and the Tube. An Oyster card or contactless bank card gives the best fares on Transport for London: GBP 1.75 per bus ride, GBP 2.80 to GBP 3.40 per Tube ride, with daily caps.
SAW–EDI Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SAW to EDI
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) are connected by nonstop service from Pegasus. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
SAW to EDI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SAW to EDI ranges from 4 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,797 miles (2,893 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
37 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via BTS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Istanbul (IST).