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

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AZ6093cs
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VF3006
VF Valuair
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VF3020
VF Valuair
7M8
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AZ6022cs
AZ ITA
321
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XY5562cs
XY flyn
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VF3000
VF Valuair
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PC2664+3
PC Pegasus
738
8:19 AM
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VF3012
VF Valuair
32Q
8:42 AM
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AZ6023cs
AZ ITA
738
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XY5564cs
XY flyn
321
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VF3002
VF Valuair
7M8
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AZ6175cs
AZ ITA
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XY5566cs
XY flyn
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PC2666+2
PC Pegasus
321
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AZ6024cs
AZ ITA
738
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VF3014
VF Valuair
73H
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VF3004
VF Valuair
73H
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PC2674+3
PC Pegasus
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AZ6097cs
AZ ITA
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XY5574cs
XY flyn
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PC2668+3
PC Pegasus
320
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VF3022
VF Valuair
73H
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XY5568cs
XY flyn
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PC2678+2
PC Pegasus
738
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VF3008
VF Valuair
73H
6:05 PM
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PC2670+2
PC Pegasus
738
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AZ6176cs
AZ ITA
321
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XY5570cs
XY flyn
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PC2662+2
PC Pegasus
321
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PC2672+2
PC Pegasus
321
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XY5572cs
XY flyn
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AZ6177cs
AZ ITA
321
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VF3010
VF Valuair
7M8
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PC4022
PC Pegasus
320
9:00 PM
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AZ6099
AZ ITA
321
10:40 PM
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VF3011
VF Valuair
73H
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VF3005
VF Valuair
73H
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PC2677+2
PC Pegasus
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XY5477cs
XY flyn
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AZ6179cs
AZ ITA
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VF3007
VF Valuair
7M8
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XY5479cs
XY flyn
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AZ6094cs
AZ ITA
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VF3021
VF Valuair
73H
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PC2679+3
PC Pegasus
320
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AZ6096cs
AZ ITA
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XY5463cs
XY flyn
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PC2663+2
PC Pegasus
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VF3001
VF Valuair
7M8
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PC2665+3
PC Pegasus
321
10:00 AM
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AZ6089cs
AZ ITA
738
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XY5465cs
XY flyn
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VF3003
VF Valuair
7M8
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PC2669+3
PC Pegasus
320
12:05 PM
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XY5467cs
XY flyn
321
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AZ6025cs
AZ ITA
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PC2667+1
PC Pegasus
321
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VF3015
VF Valuair
73H
2:55 PM
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AZ6092+1
AZ ITA
321
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XY5475+1
XY flyn
320
4:45 PM
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VF3023
VF Valuair
32N
5:55 PM
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XY5469cs
XY flyn
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6:55 PM
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VF3009
VF Valuair
73H
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XY5471cs
XY flyn
321
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PC2671+1
PC Pegasus
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Pendik, Istanbul to Ankara
2 carriers, 193 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 193 Flights/wk 201 mi 0h 48m nonstop 64 1-stop hubs

SAW–ESB is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Valuair and Pegasus lead the route. The flight covers 201 miles in approximately 0h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 64 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
VF Valuair 66 32N, 32Q, 73H, 7M8 0h48-1h05
PC Pegasus Also: AZ, XY 42 320, 321, 738 0h56-1h AZ, XY
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AZ, PC, XY
321 Airbus A321 – AZ, PC, XY
32N Airbus A320neo – VF
32Q Airbus A321neo – VF
738 Boeing 737-800 – AZ, PC
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – VF
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – VF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PC + VF (108 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 ESB direction.
Mon
24
flights
Tue
25
flights
Wed
28
flights
Thu
31
flights
Fri
33
flights
Sat
28
flights
Sun
24
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
35
Nonstop flights
193
Outbound / wk
170
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAW to ESB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
64
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,804
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 2 11 1
Weekly flights 193 321 3
Flight time 0h 48m 1h 5m 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 0h 48m to 1h 5m.

SAW–ESB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Pendik, Istanbul to Ankara route.
Route details
Distance201 mi / 323 km
Flight time0h 48m to 1h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights193 out / 170 return
1-stop connections64 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 0h 48m to 1h 5m. The route covers 201 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Pegasus and Valuair. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 193 nonstop flights per week from SAW to ESB. The return direction has about 170 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OTP, SSH, NKT, AJI, IGD, BEG, HAM, TGD, BCN, MLX, CAI, MAD, CDG, FRA, BER, MSR, MED, VAN, NQZ, CPH, AMS, VIE, VKO, ALA, KSY, TZX, BSZ, EZS, GNY, RZV, DUS, ECN, ADB, HAJ, DLM, BSL, GZT, AYT, GZP, MUC, BJV, BUD, DIY, MQM, ERZ, OGU, BAL, SZF, GYD, CGN, JED, COV, KCM, DXB, STN, STR, DOH, HTY, ERC, EBL, BGW, ZRH, 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, TEQ and CKZ. 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 ESB

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) are connected by nonstop service from Pegasus and Valuair. With 193 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SAW to ESB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAW to ESB ranges from 0 hours 48 minutes to 1 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 201 miles (323 km). There are approximately 193 weekly flights outbound and 170 return, totaling 363 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

64 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via OTP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Istanbul (IST), Çorlu (TEQ) and Çanakkale (CKZ).