Pendik, Istanbul to Sharjah (SAW–SHJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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SAW–SHJ is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air Arabia, Pegasus and Valuair lead the route. The flight covers 1,848 miles in approximately 4h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G9 Air Arabia | 7 | 320 | 4h50 | – | – | – |
| PC Pegasus | 7 | 321 | 5h35 | – | – | – |
| VF Valuair | 4 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Sharjah from Pendik, Istanbul
| Metric | SAW→SHJ | IST→SHJ |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SAW | – | 40 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | 10 |
| Flight time | 4h 50m | 4h 44m |
Travel Essentials
SAW: +03 · SHJ: +04
When it's 6:00 PM in Pendik, Istanbul, it's 7:00 PM in Sharjah.
Turkish passport holders enter the UAE visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. At Dubai (DXB), Abu Dhabi (AUH), or Sharjah (SHJ), immigration scans your passport, takes a retinal scan, and stamps you in. The process takes a few minutes in the smart gates lane if you have an Emirates ID or are enrolled in the ICA Smart Travel program.
The 90-day allowance resets after 180 days from your first entry. For longer stays or work, apply for a residence visa through a UAE sponsor. Turkish nationals make up one of the largest expat communities in Dubai, with Turkish restaurants, schools, and business networks well established across the city.
Direct flights from Istanbul (IST) to Dubai run about 4 hours on Turkish Airlines, Emirates, and flydubai. Istanbul to Abu Dhabi runs about 4 hours 15 minutes on Etihad and Turkish Airlines. The UAE uses the UAE dirham (AED), pegged at 3.67 AED per $1, trading at roughly 0.10 AED per TRY 1. Card payments work everywhere. The Dubai Metro Red and Green lines cost AED 3 to AED 8.50 per trip (TRY 30 to TRY 85) on a Nol card. Abu Dhabi buses run at AED 2 per ride. Taxis are metered in both cities starting at AED 12 in Dubai.
SAW–SHJ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SAW to SHJ
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) are connected by nonstop service from Air Arabia, Pegasus and Valuair. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
SAW to SHJ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SAW to SHJ is about 4 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,848 miles (2,973 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hamad, Beirut Rafic Hariri and Cairo. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Istanbul (IST).