Pendik, Istanbul to Otopeni (SAW–OTP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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PC361
PC Pegasus
321
2:30 PM
+03
2:50 PM
EET
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PC362
PC Pegasus
320
11:50 AM
EET
2:10 PM
+03
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Pendik, Istanbul to Otopeni
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 301 mi 1h 20m nonstop -1h behind 39 1-stop hubs

SAW–OTP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Pegasus leads the route. The flight covers 301 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 39 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAW–OTP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PC Pegasus 6 321 1h20
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – PC
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PC (6 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 OTP direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAW to OTP.
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One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,560
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 Otopeni from Pendik, Istanbul

Nearby airports with service to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport.
Metric SAW→OTP IST→OTP
Distance from SAW 40 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 6 18
Flight time 1h 20m 1h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of SAW with service to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Otopeni is 1 hour behind Pendik, Istanbul.
SAW: +03 · OTP: EET

When it's 6:00 PM in Pendik, Istanbul, it's 5:00 PM in Otopeni.
Distance & Flight Time
301 mi / 485 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m.
Visa & Entry

Turkish passport holders need a Schengen visa to enter Romania. Romania joined the Schengen area in January 2025. Apply at the Romanian embassy in Turkey or through the official eViza portal at eviza.mae.ro. The visa allows stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen area. Required documents include passport photos, bank statements, flight bookings, hotel reservations, and travel insurance covering at least EUR 30,000. The fee is EUR 80 for adults. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area.

SAW–OTP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Pendik, Istanbul to Otopeni route.
Route details
Distance301 mi / 485 km
Flight time1h 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connections39 hubs
Origin: SAW
IATA / ICAOSAW / LTFJ
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr41.4M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: OTP
IATA / ICAOOTP / LROP
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Passengers/yr15.9M
Elevation314 ft / 96 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAW to OTP flights.
Nonstop flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport take approximately 1h 20m. The route covers 301 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Pegasus.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from SAW to OTP. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AYT, BTS, EVN, CPH, BRU, EDI, CRL, AMM, BHX, SOF, BRS, DUB, BUD, SVQ, ZRH, ATH, BCN, AMS, PRG, BLQ, BGY, DOH, DXB, FCO, TIA, STN, NUE, BER, FRA, DUS, VIE, MUC, MRS, HAM, MAN, MAD, ORY, EIN and OSL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Otopeni is 1 hour behind Pendik, Istanbul.
Yes, return flights from OTP 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 OTP

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) are connected by nonstop service from Pegasus. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SAW to OTP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAW to OTP ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 301 miles (485 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

39 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via AYT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Istanbul (IST).