Pendik, Istanbul to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes (SAW–NCE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SAW–NCE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Pegasus leads the route. The flight covers 1,142 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC Pegasus | 4 | 320 | 3h05 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Nice, Alpes-Maritimes from Pendik, Istanbul
| Metric | SAW→NCE | IST→NCE |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SAW | – | 40 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 4 | 28 |
| Flight time | 3h 5m | 3h 5m |
Travel Essentials
SAW: +03 · NCE: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Pendik, Istanbul, it's 4:00 PM in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes.
Turkish passport holders need a Schengen visa to enter France. Apply at the French Embassy in Ankara, the consulate in Istanbul, or through a TLScontact center. The short-stay visa costs EUR 80 (about TRY 2,960) and allows stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period across the Schengen area. Required documents include a completed application form, passport photos, travel insurance covering at least EUR 30,000, proof of accommodation, a return ticket, and bank statements. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area. Processing takes 10 to 15 working days.
France is among the top Schengen visa destinations for Turkish applicants. The large Turkish diaspora in France (over 700,000 people) means family visit visas are common alongside tourism. Multi-entry Schengen visas valid for 1 to 5 years are issued to applicants with strong travel histories. TLScontact handles appointment scheduling and document submission on behalf of the French consulate.
Direct flights from Istanbul (IST) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) run about 3 hours 30 minutes on Turkish Airlines, Air France, and Pegasus. Istanbul to Lyon (LYS), Nice (NCE), and Marseille (MRS) also have direct connections. France uses the euro (EUR), trading at roughly 37 TRY per EUR 1. Card payments work everywhere, with contactless up to EUR 50 per transaction. Paris Metro single tickets cost EUR 2.15 or EUR 16.90 for a carnet of 10. The TGV connects Paris to Lyon in 2 hours, Marseille in 3 hours 15 minutes, and Strasbourg in 1 hour 45 minutes.
SAW–NCE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SAW to NCE
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) are connected by nonstop service from Pegasus. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
SAW to NCE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SAW to NCE ranges from 3 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,142 miles (1,838 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via LYS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Istanbul (IST).