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

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PC Pegasus
321
4:25 PM
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5:45 PM
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PC Pegasus
321
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
RMO Chişinău 3h 40m PC → AFBTH4 Chişinău (RMO) to Otopeni flights
ESB Ankara 3h 45m AZIBPC → VF Ankara (ESB) to Otopeni flights
AYT Antalya 4h 10m AZPCVF → W4XCXQ Antalya (AYT) to Otopeni flights
VIE Vienna 4h 50m PCVF → FRLGNH Vienna (VIE) to Otopeni flights
MUC Munich 5h 45m PCVF → A2LHNH Munich (MUC) to Otopeni flights
BER Berlin 6h 10m PCVF → FRW4 Berlin (BER) to Otopeni flights
FCO Rome 6h 20m AZPCVF → ROW4 Rome (FCO) to Otopeni flights
TIA Rinas 6h 28m PCVF → FR Rinas (TIA) to Otopeni flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 6h 35m PCVF → BTDEET Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Otopeni flights
ZRH Zurich 6h 50m PCVF → ACLX Zurich (ZRH) to Otopeni flights
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Pendik, Istanbul to Otopeni
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 301 mi 1h 20m nonstop

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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Otopeni (OTP) Otopeni to Pendik, Istanbul flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAW–OTP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PC Pegasus 5 321 1h20 – – –
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – PC
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PC (5 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SAW to OTP direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
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
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAW to OTP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
54
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
RMO ~3h 40m ESB ~3h 45m AYT ~4h 10m VIE ~4h 50m MUC ~5h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,209
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.
Alternatives

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 4
Weekly flights 5 80
Flight time 1h 20m 1h 15m
Istanbul (IST) to Otopeni flights
Airports within 200 miles of SAW with service to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

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

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Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

SAW–OTP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Pendik, Istanbul to Otopeni route.
Route details
Distance301 mi / 485 km
Flight time1h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAW
Full nameIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAW / LTFJ
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr41.4M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: OTP
Full nameBucharest Henri Coandă International Airport
IATA / ICAOOTP / LROP
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Passengers/yr15.9M
Elevation314 ft / 96 m
FAQ

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 about 1h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 301 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SAW to OTP: Pegasus.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chişinău, Esenboğa and Antalya.
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.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SAW to OTP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAW to OTP is about 1 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 301 miles (485 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chişinău, Esenboğa and Antalya. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Istanbul (IST).