Pendik, Istanbul to Medina (SAW–MED) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
F3812
F3 flyadeal
320
3:00 PM
+03
6:40 PM
+03
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
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PC686
PC Pegasus
321
10:15 PM
+03
1:35 AM+1
+03
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VF205
VF AJet
32Q
11:55 PM
+03
3:20 AM+1
+03
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F3811
F3 flyadeal
320
9:50 AM
+03
2:00 PM
+03
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Pendik, Istanbul to Medina
3 carriers, 17 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 17 Flights/wk 1,279 mi 3h 20m nonstop 28 1-stop hubs

SAW–MED is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Pegasus, AJet and flyadeal lead the route. The flight covers 1,279 miles in approximately 3h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 28 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAW–MED service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PC Pegasus 7 321 3h20
VF AJet 7 32Q 3h25
F3 flyadeal 3 320 3h40
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – F3
321 Airbus A321 – PC
32Q Airbus A321neo – VF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F3 + PC + VF (17 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 MED direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAW to MED.
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One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
874
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 Medina from Pendik, Istanbul

Nearby airports with service to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport.
Metric SAW→MED IST→MED
Distance from SAW 40 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2
Weekly flights 17 58
Flight time 3h 20m 3h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of SAW with service to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Pendik, Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Medina.
Distance & Flight Time
1,279 mi / 2,058 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 20m to 3h 40m.
Visa & Entry

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SAW–MED Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Pendik, Istanbul to Medina route.
Route details
Distance1,279 mi / 2,058 km
Flight time3h 20m to 3h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights17 out / 3 return
1-stop connections28 hubs
Origin: SAW
IATA / ICAOSAW / LTFJ
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr41.4M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: MED
IATA / ICAOMED / OEMA
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation2,151 ft / 656 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAW to MED flights.
Nonstop flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport take approximately 3h 20m to 3h 40m. The route covers 1,279 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: flyadeal, Pegasus and AJet.
There are approximately 17 nonstop flights per week from SAW to MED. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AYT, ASR, IKA, HRG, JED, ESB, SSH, HBE, SHJ, TZX, ALG, NQZ, ALA, CAI, RUH, BAH, MCT, AUH, ADB, DOH, AMM, DMM, HTY, DXB, KUL, ORY, KHI and CMN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MED 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 MED

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) are connected by nonstop service from flyadeal, Pegasus and AJet. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SAW to MED Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAW to MED ranges from 3 hours 20 minutes to 3 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,279 miles (2,058 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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