Pendik, Istanbul to Ankara (SAW–ESB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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201 mi airlines 117/wk
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VF3010
VF AJet
73H
1:30 AM
+03
2:35 AM
+03
1h 5m
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AZ6021
AZ ITA
320
6:40 AM
+03
7:40 AM
+03
1h
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VF3012
VF AJet
7M8
8:00 AM
+03
9:05 AM
+03
1h 5m
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AZ6023
AZ ITA
321
8:15 AM
+03
9:15 AM
+03
1h
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PC2664
PC Pegasus
320
8:15 AM
+03
9:15 AM
+03
1h
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AZ6024
AZ ITA
738
11:35 AM
+03
12:35 PM
+03
1h
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VF3004
VF AJet
7M8
2:40 PM
+03
3:45 PM
+03
1h 5m
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PC2674
PC Pegasus
738
2:40 PM
+03
3:40 PM
+03
1h
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AZ6097
AZ ITA
738
3:30 PM
+03
4:30 PM
+03
1h
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AZ6093
AZ ITA
738
5:40 PM
+03
6:40 PM
+03
1h
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VF3006
VF AJet
7M8
6:15 PM
+03
7:20 PM
+03
1h 5m
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PC2662
PC Pegasus
321
6:45 PM
+03
7:45 PM
+03
1h
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VF3008
VF AJet
73H
8:35 PM
+03
9:40 PM
+03
1h 5m
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PC2682
PC Pegasus
738
8:50 PM
+03
9:50 PM
+03
1h
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AZ6059
AZ ITA
738
9:00 PM
+03
10:00 PM
+03
1h
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AZ6099
AZ ITA
321
10:40 PM
+03
11:40 PM
+03
1h
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PC2684
PC Pegasus
321
11:40 PM
+03
12:40 AM+1
+03
1h
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PC2681
PC Pegasus
321
12:15 AM
+03
1:20 AM
+03
1h 5m
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PC2685
PC Pegasus
738
5:35 AM
+03
6:40 AM
+03
1h 5m
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AZ6047
AZ ITA
738
5:35 AM
+03
6:40 AM
+03
1h 5m
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PC2687
PC Pegasus
320
7:05 AM
+03
8:10 AM
+03
1h 5m
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AZ6015
AZ ITA
320
7:05 AM
+03
8:10 AM
+03
1h 5m
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AZ6073
AZ ITA
320
8:15 AM
+03
9:20 AM
+03
1h 5m
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PC2661
PC Pegasus
738
8:30 AM
+03
9:35 AM
+03
1h 5m
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AZ6089
AZ ITA
321
10:05 AM
+03
11:10 AM
+03
1h 5m
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AZ6025
AZ ITA
738
1:10 PM
+03
2:15 PM
+03
1h 5m
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AZ6092
AZ ITA
738
5:05 PM
+03
6:10 PM
+03
1h 5m
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AZ6094
AZ ITA
738
7:15 PM
+03
8:20 PM
+03
1h 5m
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PC2663
PC Pegasus
321
9:35 PM
+03
10:40 PM
+03
1h 5m
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Pendik, Istanbul to Ankara
3 carriers, 117 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 117 Flights/wk 201 mi 1h nonstop 38 1-stop hubs

SAW–ESB is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. ITA Airways, Pegasus and AJet lead the route. The flight covers 201 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 38 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAW–ESB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AZ ITA Airways 47 320, 321, 738 1h SkyTeam
PC Pegasus 35 320, 321, 738 1h
VF AJet 35 73H, 7M8 1h05
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AZ, PC
321 Airbus A321 – AZ, PC
738 Boeing 737-800 – AZ, PC
73H Boeing 737-800 – VF
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – VF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PC + VF (70 flights/wk, 60%)
SkyTeam: AZ (47 flights/wk, 40%)
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 ESB direction.
Mon
17
flights
Tue
17
flights
Wed
17
flights
Thu
17
flights
Fri
16
flights
Sat
16
flights
Sun
17
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
17
Nonstop flights
117
Outbound / wk
74
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAW to ESB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,315
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 Ankara from Pendik, Istanbul

Nearby airports with service to Esenboğa International Airport.
Metric SAW→ESB IST→ESB TEQ→ESB
Distance from SAW 40 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 3 1
Weekly flights 117 147 3
Flight time 1h 1h 10m 1h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of SAW with service to Esenboğa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Pendik, Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Ankara.
Distance & Flight Time
201 mi / 323 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 0m to 1h 5m.

SAW–ESB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Pendik, Istanbul to Ankara route.
Route details
Distance201 mi / 323 km
Flight time1h to 1h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights117 out / 74 return
1-stop connections38 hubs
Origin: SAW
IATA / ICAOSAW / LTFJ
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr41.4M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: ESB
IATA / ICAOESB / LTAC
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation3,125 ft / 953 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAW to ESB flights.
Nonstop flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Esenboğa International Airport take approximately 1h to 1h 5m. The route covers 201 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: ITA Airways, Pegasus and AJet.
There are approximately 117 nonstop flights per week from SAW to ESB. The return direction has about 74 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MQM, STR, HAM, CPH, BER, AMS, EZS, VKO, NQZ, DXB, ALA, ADB, GNY, DIY, ECN, DUS, GZT, AYT, BGW, CGN, MED, VIE, MLX, VAN, DOH, JED, ERZ, GYD, STN, KCM, BCN, MAD, EBL, TZX, MUC, FRA, ADF and BRU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ESB to SAW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IST and TEQ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SAW to ESB

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) are connected by nonstop service from ITA Airways, Pegasus and AJet. With 117 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SAW to ESB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAW to ESB ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes to 1 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 201 miles (323 km). There are approximately 117 weekly flights outbound and 74 return, totaling 191 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

38 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MQM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Istanbul (IST) and Çorlu (TEQ).