Pendik, Istanbul to Riyadh (SAW–RUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SAW–RUH is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Pegasus, Valuair and flynas lead the route. The flight covers 1,488 miles in approximately 3h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC Pegasus | 8 | 321 | 3h35 | – | – | – |
| VF Valuair | 7 | 7M8 | 4h25 | – | – | – |
| XY flynas | 7 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Riyadh from Pendik, Istanbul
| Metric | SAW→RUH | IST→RUH |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SAW | – | 40 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 15 | 60 |
| Flight time | 3h 35m | 3h 10m |
Travel Essentials
SAW: +03 · RUH: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Pendik, Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Riyadh.
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SAW–RUH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SAW to RUH
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) are connected by nonstop service from Pegasus, Valuair and flynas. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
SAW to RUH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SAW to RUH is about 3 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,488 miles (2,394 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 22 return, totaling 37 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Antalya, Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz and Damascus. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Istanbul (IST).