Pendik, Istanbul to Kars (SAW–KSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
PC2590
PC Pegasus
321
7:40 AM
+03
9:40 AM
+03
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
VF3250
VF Valuair
73H
7:55 AM
+03
10:00 AM
+03
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PC2591
PC Pegasus
321
9:00 AM
+03
11:20 AM
+03
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VF3251
VF Valuair
73H
11:00 AM
+03
1:20 PM
+03
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Pendik, Istanbul to Kars
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 723 mi 2h nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

SAW–KSY is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Pegasus and Valuair lead the route. The flight covers 723 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAW–KSY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PC Pegasus 7 321 2h
VF Valuair 7 73H 2h05
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – PC
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – VF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PC + VF (14 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 KSY direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAW to KSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
239
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 Kars from Pendik, Istanbul

Nearby airports with service to Kars Airport.
Metric SAW→KSY IST→KSY
Distance from SAW 40 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 14 7
Flight time 2h 2h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of SAW with service to Kars Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Pendik, Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Kars.
Distance & Flight Time
723 mi / 1,163 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m to 2h 5m.

SAW–KSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Pendik, Istanbul to Kars route.
Route details
Distance723 mi / 1,163 km
Flight time2h to 2h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: SAW
IATA / ICAOSAW / LTFJ
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr41.4M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: KSY
Full nameKars Airport
IATA / ICAOKSY / LTCF
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Elevation5,889 ft / 1,795 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAW to KSY flights.
Nonstop flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Kars Airport take approximately 2h to 2h 5m. The route covers 723 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Pegasus and Valuair.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from SAW to KSY. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TZX, ADB and ESB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from KSY to SAW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IST. 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 KSY

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Kars Airport (KSY) are connected by nonstop service from Pegasus and Valuair. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SAW to KSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAW to KSY ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 723 miles (1,163 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via TZX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Istanbul (IST).