Pendik, Istanbul to Chişinău (SAW–RMO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SAW–RMO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Pegasus leads the route. The flight covers 417 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC Pegasus | 14 | 320, 321 | 1h30 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Chişinău from Pendik, Istanbul
| Metric | SAW→RMO | IST→RMO |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SAW | – | 40 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | 35 |
| Flight time | 1h 30m | 1h 30m |
Travel Essentials
SAW: +03 · RMO: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Pendik, Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Chişinău.
Turkish passport holders enter Moldova visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay. You receive a stamp at immigration. A return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation may be requested.
At Chisinau International Airport (KIV), immigration is quick. Moldova is not part of the Schengen Area or the EU, so a Schengen visa is not required. Turkey and Moldova have a bilateral visa exemption agreement that covers tourism, business visits, and transit. If planning to work or study, arrange the appropriate permit through the Moldovan Embassy in Ankara before departure.
Turkish Airlines operates direct flights from Istanbul (IST) to Chisinau in about 2 hours 15 minutes. Pegasus Airlines and FlyOne also serve the route. Moldova uses the Moldovan leu (MDL), trading at roughly 2 MDL per TRY 1. ATMs are available in Chisinau. Card payments work at hotels, supermarkets, and restaurants in the capital. Outside Chisinau, carry cash. Minibuses (rutiere) connect Chisinau to all major towns. Moldova is known for its wine: the Cricova and Milestii Mici underground wine cellars are among the largest in the world and offer guided tours from about MDL 300 (TRY 150).
SAW–RMO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SAW to RMO
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Chişinău International Airport (RMO) are connected by nonstop service from Pegasus. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
SAW to RMO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SAW to RMO is about 1 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 417 miles (671 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 31 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Antalya, Sofia and Vienna. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Istanbul (IST).