Pendik, Istanbul to Manchester, Greater Manchester (SAW–MAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SAW–MAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Pegasus leads the route. The flight covers 1,696 miles in approximately 4h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 56 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC Pegasus Also: XY | 14 | 321 | 4h20 | – | – | XY |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Manchester, Greater Manchester from Pendik, Istanbul
| Metric | SAW→MAN | IST→MAN | BOJ→MAN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SAW | – | 40 mi | 148 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 28 | 98 | 4 |
| Flight time | 4h 20m | 4h 10m | 3h 50m |
Travel Essentials
SAW: +03 · MAN: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Pendik, Istanbul, it's 4:00 PM in Manchester, Greater Manchester.
Turkish passport holders need a Standard Visitor visa to enter the United Kingdom. Apply online at gov.uk/standard-visitor-visa, pay the GBP 115 fee (about TRY 5,290), and book a biometric appointment at a VFS Global center in Istanbul, Ankara, or Izmir. Required documents include a completed online form, passport, proof of funds (bank statements for at least 6 months), accommodation details, a return ticket, and an employment or business letter. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. Processing takes about 3 weeks, with priority service (5 to 7 working days) available for an extra fee.
The Standard Visitor visa allows stays of up to 6 months for tourism, business meetings, and family visits. It is not valid for employment. Multi-entry visit visas valid for 2, 5, or 10 years are available (GBP 400, GBP 771, or GBP 963), allowing repeated visits of up to 6 months each. Turkey's large diaspora in the UK (over 500,000 people) means family visit applications are common. Turkish nationals with a valid UK visa can also use the Irish Short Stay Visa Waiver Programme to visit Ireland without a separate Irish visa.
Direct flights from Istanbul (IST) to London Heathrow (LHR) run about 4 hours on Turkish Airlines and British Airways. Istanbul to Gatwick (LGW) and Stansted (STN) also have direct service on Pegasus and other carriers. The UK uses the British pound (GBP), trading at roughly 46 TRY per GBP 1. Card payments work everywhere, including contactless on London buses and the Tube. An Oyster card or contactless bank card gives the best fares on Transport for London: GBP 1.75 per bus ride, GBP 2.80 to GBP 3.40 per Tube ride, with daily caps.
Rail from Manchester Airport station (between Terminals 1/2 and 3, connected by free shuttle bus) to Manchester Piccadilly takes 20 minutes (£4.80 off-peak). Metrolink tram is slower (55 min) but cheaper and connects to suburbs not served by rail. Long-distance trains depart directly from the airport station to Liverpool (55 min), Leeds (80 min), and other northern cities.Taxis from arrivals cost £25–40 to the city centre; Uber operates from a designated zone. The Skylink bus connects all three terminals. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings.
Temperate maritime climate. Among the wettest of any major UK airport. Rain is possible in any month. Manchester averages over 200 rainy days per year. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with occasional fog delaying operations and infrequent but disruptive snow. Summers are mild at 18–24°C with unpredictable showers.
Wind from the west and southwest is the most common operational disruption. Rare but severe winter ice events can cause significant delays. Pack waterproofs year-round. A warm layer is useful even in August.
SAW–MAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SAW to MAN
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Manchester Airport (MAN) are connected by nonstop service from Pegasus. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SAW to MAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SAW to MAN ranges from 4 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,696 miles (2,729 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
56 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via SOF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Istanbul (IST) and Burgas (BOJ).