Pendik, Istanbul to Riyadh (SAW–RUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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PC690
PC Pegasus
321
9:30 PM
+03
1:35 AM+1
+03
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PC691
PC Pegasus
321
2:40 AM
+03 T3
7:05 AM
+03
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Pendik, Istanbul to Riyadh
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,488 mi 4h 5m nonstop 23 1-stop hubs

SAW–RUH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Pegasus leads the route. The flight covers 1,488 miles in approximately 4h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 23 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAW–RUH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PC Pegasus 7 321 4h05
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – PC
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PC (7 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 RUH direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
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
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAW to RUH.
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One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,421
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 Riyadh from Pendik, Istanbul

Nearby airports with service to King Khalid International Airport.
Metric SAW→RUH IST→RUH
Distance from SAW 40 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4
Weekly flights 7 27
Flight time 4h 5m 3h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of SAW with service to King Khalid International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Pendik, Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Riyadh.
Distance & Flight Time
1,488 mi / 2,394 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 5m.
Visa & Entry

Turkish passport holders need an eVisa to enter Saudi Arabia. Apply through the official portal at visa.visitsaudi.com. The eVisa costs around SAR 535 (including insurance), is valid for one year with multiple entries, and allows stays up to 90 days per visit. Processing takes 24 to 48 hours. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Medical insurance from a Saudi-approved provider is mandatory and included in the eVisa fee.

SAW–RUH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Pendik, Istanbul to Riyadh route.
Route details
Distance1,488 mi / 2,394 km
Flight time4h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections23 hubs
Origin: SAW
IATA / ICAOSAW / LTFJ
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr41.4M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: RUH
IATA / ICAORUH / OERK
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr37.6M
Elevation2,049 ft / 625 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAW to RUH flights.
Nonstop flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to King Khalid International Airport take approximately 4h 5m. The route covers 1,488 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Pegasus.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from SAW to RUH. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ZRH, VIE, AMS, ATH, SHJ, CAI, BEY, HBE, DOH, AMM, AUH, BAH, JED, MED, GVA, MCT, DMM, KHI, DXB, FRA, GYD, FCO and CMN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from RUH 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 RUH

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) are connected by nonstop service from Pegasus. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SAW to RUH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAW to RUH ranges from 4 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,488 miles (2,394 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via ZRH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Istanbul (IST).