Pendik, Istanbul to London, Essex (SAW–STN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SAW–STN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Pegasus and Valuair lead the route. The flight covers 1,565 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 51 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC Pegasus Also: XY | 39 | 320, 321 | 3h-4h | – | – | XY |
| VF Valuair | 21 | 32Q, 7M8 | 4h05 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach London, Essex from Pendik, Istanbul
| Metric | SAW→STN | IST→STN |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SAW | – | 40 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 91 | 15 |
| Flight time | 3h | 3h 55m |
Travel Essentials
SAW: +03 · STN: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Pendik, Istanbul, it's 4:00 PM in London, Essex.
Turkish passport holders need a Standard Visitor visa to enter the United Kingdom. Apply online at gov.uk/standard-visitor-visa, pay the GBP 115 fee (about TRY 5,290), and book a biometric appointment at a VFS Global center in Istanbul, Ankara, or Izmir. Required documents include a completed online form, passport, proof of funds (bank statements for at least 6 months), accommodation details, a return ticket, and an employment or business letter. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. Processing takes about 3 weeks, with priority service (5 to 7 working days) available for an extra fee.
The Standard Visitor visa allows stays of up to 6 months for tourism, business meetings, and family visits. It is not valid for employment. Multi-entry visit visas valid for 2, 5, or 10 years are available (GBP 400, GBP 771, or GBP 963), allowing repeated visits of up to 6 months each. Turkey's large diaspora in the UK (over 500,000 people) means family visit applications are common. Turkish nationals with a valid UK visa can also use the Irish Short Stay Visa Waiver Programme to visit Ireland without a separate Irish visa.
Direct flights from Istanbul (IST) to London Heathrow (LHR) run about 4 hours on Turkish Airlines and British Airways. Istanbul to Gatwick (LGW) and Stansted (STN) also have direct service on Pegasus and other carriers. The UK uses the British pound (GBP), trading at roughly 46 TRY per GBP 1. Card payments work everywhere, including contactless on London buses and the Tube. An Oyster card or contactless bank card gives the best fares on Transport for London: GBP 1.75 per bus ride, GBP 2.80 to GBP 3.40 per Tube ride, with daily caps.
SAW–STN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SAW to STN
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are connected by nonstop service from Pegasus and Valuair. With 91 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SAW to STN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SAW to STN ranges from 3 hours 0 minutes to 4 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,565 miles (2,518 km). There are approximately 91 weekly flights outbound and 80 return, totaling 171 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
51 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via GVA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Istanbul (IST).