Pendik, Istanbul to Moscow (SAW–VKO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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VF277
VF AJet
73H
12:15 AM
+03
4:35 AM
MSK
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PC388
PC Pegasus
321
12:15 PM
+03
4:25 PM
MSK
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PC390
PC Pegasus
321
7:55 PM
+03
12:05 AM+1
MSK
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VF275
VF AJet
73H
8:55 PM
+03
1:15 AM+1
MSK
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PC386
PC Pegasus
321
9:55 PM
+03
2:05 AM+1
MSK
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PC387
PC Pegasus
321
3:10 AM
MSK TA
7:20 AM
+03
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
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PC391
PC Pegasus
321
6:24 AM
MSK TA
10:33 AM
+03
4h 9m
M T W T F S S
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PC389
PC Pegasus
321
6:17 PM
MSK TA
10:22 PM
+03
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Pendik, Istanbul to Moscow
2 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 1,077 mi 4h 10m nonstop 17 1-stop hubs

SAW–VKO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Pegasus and AJet lead the route. The flight covers 1,077 miles in approximately 4h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAW–VKO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PC Pegasus 21 321 4h10
VF AJet 14 73H 4h20
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – PC
73H Boeing 737-800 – 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 VKO 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
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAW to VKO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
483
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 Moscow from Pendik, Istanbul

Nearby airports with service to Vnukovo International Airport.
Metric SAW→VKO IST→VKO
Distance from SAW 40 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 35 56
Flight time 4h 10m 3h 54m
Airports within 200 miles of SAW with service to Vnukovo International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Pendik, Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Moscow.
Distance & Flight Time
1,077 mi / 1,734 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 10m to 4h 20m.
Visa & Entry

Turkish passport holders need an eVisa to enter Russia. Apply through the official Russian eVisa portal at evisa.kdmid.ru. The eVisa allows stays up to 16 days per entry within a 60-day validity window. The fee is USD 52 for adults. Children under 6 are exempt from the fee. Processing takes up to 4 calendar days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. The eVisa covers tourism, business, and humanitarian visits.

SAW–VKO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Pendik, Istanbul to Moscow route.
Route details
Distance1,077 mi / 1,734 km
Flight time4h 10m to 4h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights35 out / 21 return
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: SAW
IATA / ICAOSAW / LTFJ
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr41.4M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: VKO
IATA / ICAOVKO / UUWW
TimezoneEurope/Moscow
Passengers/yr16.1M
Elevation685 ft / 209 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAW to VKO flights.
Nonstop flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Vnukovo International Airport take approximately 4h 10m to 4h 20m. The route covers 1,077 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Pegasus and AJet.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from SAW to VKO. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KUT, BGW, OSS, ESB, ADB, ALA, AYT, TBS, LED, GYD, EVN, HRG, CIT, SSH, BUS, NQZ and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from VKO 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 VKO

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) are connected by nonstop service from Pegasus and AJet. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SAW to VKO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAW to VKO ranges from 4 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,077 miles (1,734 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via KUT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Istanbul (IST).