Pendik, Istanbul to St. Petersburg (SAW–LED) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,307 mi airlines charter/private 28/wk
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Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 25m ago
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VF293
VF Valuair
73H
12:45 AM
+03
4:40 AM
MSK
3h 55m
57%
M T W T F S S
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PC396
PC Pegasus
321
10:10 AM
+03
1:55 PM
MSK
3h 45m
60%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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VF291
VF Valuair
73H
8:35 PM
+03
12:30 AM+1
MSK
3h 55m
57%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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PC398
PC Pegasus
321
10:00 PM
+03
1:45 AM+1
MSK
3h 45m
60%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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VF292
VF Valuair
73H
2:10 AM
MSK T1
6:05 AM
+03
3h 55m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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PC399
PC Pegasus
321
2:55 AM
MSK T1
6:45 AM
+03
3h 50m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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VF294
VF Valuair
73H
6:20 AM
MSK T1
10:15 AM
+03
3h 55m
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M T W T F S S
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PC397
PC Pegasus
321
3:00 PM
MSK T1
6:50 PM
+03
3h 50m
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M T W T F S S
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DLM Dalaman 6h 15m PCVF → TK Dalaman (DLM) to St. Petersburg flights
AYT Antalya 6h 35m AZPCVF → PCSUTK Antalya (AYT) to St. Petersburg flights
VKO Moscow 6h 45m PCVF → 7RA4SU Moscow (VKO) to St. Petersburg flights
BJV Bodrum 6h 55m AZPCVF → TK Bodrum (BJV) to St. Petersburg flights
GYD Baku 7h 45m J2PCVF → J2S7SU Baku (GYD) to St. Petersburg flights
TBS Tbilisi 8h 5m AZPCVF → A4A9WZ Tbilisi (TBS) to St. Petersburg flights
BEG Belgrade 8h 17m PCVF → JU Belgrade (BEG) to St. Petersburg flights
SSH Sharm El Sheikh 9h 12m PCVF → 4SNESM Sharm El Sheikh (SSH) to St. Petersburg flights
NQZ Astana 9h 55m PC → DVSU Astana (NQZ) to St. Petersburg flights
HRG Hurghada 10h 40m PC → 4SNESU Hurghada (HRG) to St. Petersburg flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Pendik, Istanbul to St. Petersburg
2 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,307 mi 3h 50m nonstop

SAW–LED is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Pegasus and Valuair lead the route. The flight covers 1,307 miles in approximately 3h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAW–LED service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PC Pegasus 14 321 3h45 – – –
VF Valuair 14 73H 3h55 – – –
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – PC
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – VF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PC + VF (28 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SAW to LED direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAW to LED.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
DLM ~6h 15m AYT ~6h 35m VKO ~6h 45m BJV ~6h 55m GYD ~7h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
868
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach St. Petersburg from Pendik, Istanbul

Nearby airports with service to Pulkovo Airport.
Metric SAW→LED IST→LED
Distance from SAW – 40 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 28 33
Flight time 3h 50m 3h 40m
Istanbul (IST) to St. Petersburg flights
Airports within 200 miles of SAW with service to Pulkovo Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
St. Petersburg is 0 hours the same as Pendik, Istanbul.
SAW: +03 · LED: MSK

When it's 6:00 PM in Pendik, Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in St. Petersburg.
Distance & Flight Time
1,307 mi / 2,103 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 50m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Turkish passport holders need an eVisa to enter Russia. Apply through the official Russian eVisa portal at evisa.kdmid.ru. The eVisa allows stays up to 16 days per entry within a 60-day validity window. The fee is USD 52 for adults. Children under 6 are exempt from the fee. Processing takes up to 4 calendar days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. The eVisa covers tourism, business, and humanitarian visits.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

SAW–LED Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Pendik, Istanbul to St. Petersburg route.
Route details
Distance1,307 mi / 2,103 km
Flight time3h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights28 out / 28 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAW
Full nameIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAW / LTFJ
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr41.4M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: LED
Full namePulkovo Airport
IATA / ICAOLED / ULLI
TimezoneEurope/Moscow
Passengers/yr20.9M
Elevation78 ft / 24 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAW to LED flights.
Nonstop flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Pulkovo Airport take about 3h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 1,307 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from SAW to LED: Pegasus and Valuair.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dalaman, Antalya and Vnukovo.
Yes, return flights from LED 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.
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 LED

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Pulkovo Airport (LED) are connected by nonstop service from Pegasus and Valuair. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SAW to LED Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAW to LED is about 3 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,307 miles (2,103 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dalaman, Antalya and Vnukovo. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Istanbul (IST).