Pendik, Istanbul to Medina (SAW–MED) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SAW–MED is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Valuair, Pegasus and Faso Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,279 miles in approximately 3h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VF Valuair | 11 | 32Q | 3h25 | – | – | – |
| PC Pegasus | 10 | 321 | 3h25 | – | – | – |
| F3 Faso Airways Also: SV | 3 | 320 | 3h40 | – | – | SV |
| XY flynas | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Medina from Pendik, Istanbul
| Metric | SAW→MED | IST→MED | YEI→MED |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SAW | – | 40 mi | 46 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 27 | 32 | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h 25m | 3h 30m | 3h 20m |
Travel Essentials
SAW: +03 · MED: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Pendik, Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Medina.
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SAW–MED Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SAW to MED
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) are connected by nonstop service from Valuair, Pegasus, Faso Airways and flynas. With 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
SAW to MED Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SAW to MED is about 3 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,279 miles (2,058 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 31 return, totaling 58 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cairo, King Abdulaziz and Gaziantep Oğuzeli. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Istanbul (IST), Yenişehir (YEI) and Eskişehir (AOE).