Pendik, Istanbul to Ankara (SAW–ESB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC Pegasus Also: AZ, IB, XY | 67 | 320, 321, 738 | 1h | – | – | AZ, IB, XY |
| VF Valuair | 45 | 32N, 73H, 7M8 | 1h05 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Ankara from Pendik, Istanbul
| Metric | SAW→ESB | IST→ESB | TEQ→ESB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SAW | – | 40 mi | 74 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 15 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 197 | 438 | – |
| Flight time | 1h | 1h 5m | 1h 5m |
Travel Essentials
SAW: +03 · ESB: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Pendik, Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Ankara.
SAW–ESB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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 197 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SAW to ESB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SAW to ESB is about 1 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 201 miles (323 km). There are approximately 197 weekly flights outbound and 184 return, totaling 381 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Adnan Menderes, Milas Bodrum and Antalya. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Istanbul (IST), Çorlu (TEQ) and Edremit (EDO).