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

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1,488 mi airlines charter/private 21/wk
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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 32m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
XY258+1
XY flyn
32N
1:50 PM
+03
6:10 PM
+03
4h 20m
60%
M T W T F S S
Prices
VF213
VF Valuair
73H
9:15 PM
+03
1:40 AM+1
+03
4h 25m
57%
M T W T F S S
Prices
PC690
PC Pegasus
321
11:55 PM
+03
4:05 AM+1
+03
4h 10m
60%
M T W T F S S
Prices
VF214
VF Valuair
7M8
2:50 AM
+03 T5
7:15 AM
+03
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
XY5691cs
XY flyn
321
5:10 AM
+03 T3
9:35 AM
+03
4h 25m
79%
M T W T F S S
Prices
PC691+1
PC Pegasus
321
5:10 AM
+03 T3
9:35 AM
+03
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
MED Medina 5h 40m F3PCSV AZETF3 Medina (MED) to Riyadh flights
CAI Cairo 5h 58m E5NPPC E5F3KL Cairo (CAI) to Riyadh flights
JED Jeddah 6h 15m PCVFXY AFAZET Jeddah (JED) to Riyadh flights
TZX Trabzon 6h 25m PCVFXY PCXY Trabzon (TZX) to Riyadh flights
AYT Antalya 6h 25m AZPCVF XY Antalya (AYT) to Riyadh flights
DOH Doha 6h 56m PCULWB BAIBLA Doha (DOH) to Riyadh flights
HTY Antakya 7h 43m PCVF PCXY Antakya (HTY) to Riyadh flights
BJV Bodrum 7h 55m AZPCVF XY Bodrum (BJV) to Riyadh flights
DXB Dubai 8h 7m FZPCVF EKF3FZ Dubai (DXB) to Riyadh flights
SSH Sharm El Sheikh 8h 10m PCVF EYSVXY Sharm El Sheikh (SSH) to Riyadh flights
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Pendik, Istanbul to Riyadh
3 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1,488 mi 4h 20m nonstop

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 4h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 4h10
VF Valuair 7 73H 4h25
XY flynas 7 32N 4h20
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – PC
32N Airbus A320neo – XY
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – VF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PC + VF + XY (21 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
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAW to RUH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,898
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 3 4
Weekly flights 21 65
Flight time 4h 20m 3h 45m
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 20m gate to gate.
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 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 4h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 1,488 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from SAW to RUH: Pegasus, Valuair and flynas.
This route has daily 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 Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz, Cairo and King Abdulaziz.
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, Valuair and flynas. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SAW to RUH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAW to RUH is about 4 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,488 miles (2,394 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz, Cairo and King Abdulaziz. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Istanbul (IST).