Pendik, Istanbul to Rize (SAW–RZV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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601 mi airlines charter/private 35/wk
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Flight Schedule 9 flights Verified 29m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
PC2770
PC Pegasus
321
5:55 AM
+03
7:40 AM
+03
1h 45m
60%
M T W T F S S
Prices
VF3294
VF Valuair
32Q
7:35 AM
+03
9:25 AM
+03
1h 50m
57%
M T W T F S S
Prices
VF3296
VF Valuair
73H
12:00 PM
+03
1:50 PM
+03
1h 50m
57%
M T W T F S S
Prices
VF3298
VF Valuair
32Q
5:25 PM
+03
7:15 PM
+03
1h 50m
57%
M T W T F S S
Prices
VF3300
VF Valuair
7M8
8:00 PM
+03
9:50 PM
+03
1h 50m
57%
M T W T F S S
Prices
PC2771
PC Pegasus
321
8:25 AM
+03
10:25 AM
+03
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
VF3295
VF Valuair
32A
10:10 AM
+03
12:15 PM
+03
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VF3297
VF Valuair
32N
2:35 PM
+03
4:40 PM
+03
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VF3299
VF Valuair
32Q
8:05 PM
+03
10:10 PM
+03
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 3 hubs
ESB Ankara 3h 15m AZIBPC VF Ankara (ESB) to Rize flights
AYT Antalya 3h 55m AZPCVF XQ Antalya (AYT) to Rize flights
ADB Gaziemir ~4h 35m AZPCVF PC Gaziemir (ADB) to Rize flights
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Pendik, Istanbul to Rize
2 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 601 mi 1h 50m nonstop

SAW–RZV is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Valuair and Pegasus lead the route. The flight covers 601 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAW–RZV service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VF Valuair 28 32Q, 73H, 7M8 1h50
PC Pegasus 7 321 1h45
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – PC
32Q Airbus A321neo – VF
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – VF
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – VF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PC + VF (35 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 RZV direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAW to RZV.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
262
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 Rize from Pendik, Istanbul

Nearby airports with service to Rize–Artvin Airport.
Metric SAW→RZV IST→RZV
Distance from SAW 40 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 35 42
Flight time 1h 50m 1h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of SAW with service to Rize–Artvin Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Pendik, Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Rize.
Distance & Flight Time
601 mi / 968 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 50m gate to gate.

SAW–RZV Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Pendik, Istanbul to Rize route.
Route details
Distance601 mi / 968 km
Flight time1h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights35 out / 28 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAW
IATA / ICAOSAW / LTFJ
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr41.4M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: RZV
IATA / ICAORZV / LTFO
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Elevation16 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAW to RZV flights.
Nonstop flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Rize–Artvin Airport take about 1h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 601 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from SAW to RZV: Valuair and Pegasus.
This route has frequent 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 Esenboğa and Antalya.
Yes, return flights from RZV 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 RZV

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Rize–Artvin Airport (RZV) are connected by nonstop service from Valuair and Pegasus. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SAW to RZV Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAW to RZV is about 1 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 601 miles (968 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 63 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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