Pendik, Istanbul to Ganja (SAW–GNJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SAW–GNJ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Pegasus and Valuair lead the route. The flight covers 888 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC Pegasus | 2 | 321 | 2h15 | – | – | – |
| VF Valuair | 2 | 7M8 | 2h25 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
SAW: +03 · GNJ: +04
When it's 6:00 PM in Pendik, Istanbul, it's 7:00 PM in Ganja.
Turkish passport holders enter Azerbaijan visa-free for up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. You can enter with a passport or a Turkish national ID card. At Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) in Baku, immigration stamps you in within minutes. The close bilateral relationship between Turkey and Azerbaijan means border formalities are minimal.
For stays beyond 90 days, register with the State Migration Service of Azerbaijan (migration.gov.az) and apply for a temporary residence permit. The 90-day visa-free period is generous for tourism and short business visits. Azerbaijan and Turkey maintain a "one nation, two states" relationship, and Turkish is mutually intelligible with Azerbaijani, making communication easy throughout the country.
Direct flights from Istanbul (IST or SAW) to Baku run about 3 hours 30 minutes on Turkish Airlines, Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL), and Pegasus Airlines. Ankara to Baku runs about 2 hours 45 minutes. Azerbaijan uses the Azerbaijani manat (AZN), pegged at 1.70 AZN per $1, trading at roughly 0.046 AZN per TRY 1. Card payments work at hotels, restaurants, and shops in Baku. ATMs dispense manat throughout the city. The Baku Metro costs AZN 0.40 per ride (about TRY 9) on a BakiKart. Taxis from GYD to central Baku cost AZN 25 to AZN 35 (TRY 540 to TRY 760). Bolt is the main ride-hailing app.
SAW–GNJ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SAW to GNJ
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Ganja International Airport (GNJ) are connected by nonstop service from Pegasus and Valuair. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
SAW to GNJ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SAW to GNJ ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 888 miles (1,429 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via VKO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.