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

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1,077 mi airlines charter/private 35/wk
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Flight Schedule 10 flights Verified 22m ago
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VF277
VF Valuair
73H
12:40 AM
+03
4:50 AM
MSK
4h 10m
57%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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PC390
PC Pegasus
321
12:55 AM
+03
5:05 AM
MSK
4h 10m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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PC388
PC Pegasus
321
10:22 AM
+03
2:25 PM
MSK
4h 3m
61%
M T W T F S S
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VF275
VF Valuair
73H
8:35 PM
+03
12:45 AM+1
MSK
4h 10m
57%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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PC386
PC Pegasus
321
10:45 PM
+03
2:55 AM+1
MSK
4h 10m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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VF276
VF Valuair
73H
1:45 AM
MSK TA
6:00 AM
+03
4h 15m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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PC387
PC Pegasus
321
4:00 AM
MSK TA
8:10 AM
+03
4h 10m
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M T W T F S S
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VF278
VF Valuair
73H
5:55 AM
MSK TA
10:10 AM
+03
4h 15m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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PC391
PC Pegasus
321
6:13 AM
MSK TA
10:20 AM
+03
4h 7m
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M T W T F S S
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PC389
PC Pegasus
321
3:05 PM
MSK TA
7:15 PM
+03
4h 10m
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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
TBS Tbilisi 6h 10m AZPCVF → A4A9 Tbilisi (TBS) to Moscow flights
BJV Bodrum 6h 30m AZPCVF → PCTKZF Bodrum (BJV) to Moscow flights
LED St. Petersburg 6h 30m PCVF → 6RA4SU St. Petersburg (LED) to Moscow flights
ADB Gaziemir 6h 40m AZPCVF → PC Gaziemir (ADB) to Moscow flights
AYT Antalya 6h 45m AZPCVF → PCTKUT Antalya (AYT) to Moscow flights
GYD Baku 6h 55m J2PCVF → J2S7UT Baku (GYD) to Moscow flights
DLM Dalaman 7h 20m PCVF → TKZF Dalaman (DLM) to Moscow flights
ESB Ankara 7h 37m AZIBPC → VF Ankara (ESB) to Moscow flights
GNJ Ganja 8h 50m PCVF → UT Ganja (GNJ) to Moscow flights
EVN Yerevan 9h 45m PC → 3F5GA4 Yerevan (EVN) to Moscow flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Pendik, Istanbul to Moscow
2 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,077 mi 4h 10m nonstop

SAW–VKO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Pegasus and Valuair lead the route. The flight covers 1,077 miles in approximately 4h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

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 4h03-4h10 – – –
VF Valuair 14 73H 4h10 – – –
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – PC
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – VF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PC + VF (35 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

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
35
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAW to VKO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
TBS ~6h 10m BJV ~6h 30m LED ~6h 30m ADB ~6h 40m AYT ~6h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
819
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.
Alternatives

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 14m
Istanbul (IST) to Moscow flights
Airports within 200 miles of SAW with service to Vnukovo International Airport.
Know before you go

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 gate to gate.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

SAW–VKO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Pendik, Istanbul to Moscow route.
Route details
Distance1,077 mi / 1,734 km
Flight time4h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights35 out / 35 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAW
Full nameIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAW / LTFJ
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr41.4M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: VKO
Full nameVnukovo International Airport
IATA / ICAOVKO / UUWW
TimezoneEurope/Moscow
Passengers/yr16.1M
Elevation685 ft / 209 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAW to VKO flights.
Nonstop flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Vnukovo International Airport take about 4h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 1,077 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from SAW to VKO: Pegasus and Valuair.
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 Tbilisi, Milas Bodrum and Pulkovo.
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.
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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 Valuair. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SAW to VKO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAW to VKO is about 4 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,077 miles (1,734 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 70 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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