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

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VF293
VF AJet
73H
12:45 AM
+03
4:45 AM
MSK
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
PC396
PC Pegasus
321
10:40 AM
+03
2:30 PM
MSK
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PC394
PC Pegasus
321
9:35 PM
+03
1:25 AM+1
MSK
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
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VF291
VF AJet
73H
10:30 PM
+03
2:20 AM+1
MSK
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PC395
PC Pegasus
321
6:21 AM
MSK T1
10:05 AM
+03
3h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PC397
PC Pegasus
321
3:35 PM
MSK T1
7:25 PM
+03
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Pendik, Istanbul to St. Petersburg
2 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 1,307 mi 3h 50m nonstop 13 1-stop hubs

SAW–LED is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Pegasus and AJet lead the route. The flight covers 1,307 miles in approximately 3h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 3h50
VF AJet 14 73H 3h50-4h
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – PC
73H Boeing 737-800 – VF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PC + VF (28 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 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
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAW to LED.
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One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
605
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 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 1
Weekly flights 28 28
Flight time 3h 50m 3h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of SAW with service to Pulkovo Airport.

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 to 4h 0m.
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.

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 to 4h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights28 out / 14 return
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: SAW
IATA / ICAOSAW / LTFJ
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr41.4M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: LED
IATA / ICAOLED / ULLI
TimezoneEurope/Moscow
Passengers/yr20.9M
Elevation78 ft / 24 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAW to LED flights.
Nonstop flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Pulkovo Airport take approximately 3h 50m to 4h. The route covers 1,307 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Pegasus and AJet.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from SAW to LED. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through EVN, OSS, CMN, NQZ, HRG, AYT, TBS, VKO, GYD, ALA, DXB, SSH and AUH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 AJet. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SAW to LED Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAW to LED ranges from 3 hours 50 minutes to 4 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,307 miles (2,103 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via EVN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Istanbul (IST).