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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
VF277
VF Valuair
73H
12:40 AM
+03
4:50 AM
MSK
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PC390
PC Pegasus
321
12:55 AM
+03
5:05 AM
MSK
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PC388
PC Pegasus
320
9:50 AM
+03
2:00 PM
MSK
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VF275
VF Valuair
73H
8:35 PM
+03
12:45 AM+1
MSK
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PC386
PC Pegasus
320
11:16 PM
+03
3:05 AM+1
MSK
3h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VF276
VF Valuair
73H
1:45 AM
MSK TA
6:00 AM
+03
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PC387
PC Pegasus
320
4:00 AM
MSK TA
8:10 AM
+03
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VF278
VF Valuair
73H
5:55 AM
MSK TA
10:10 AM
+03
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PC391
PC Pegasus
321
6:10 AM
MSK TA
10:20 AM
+03
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PC389
PC Pegasus
321
5:30 PM
MSK TA
9:40 PM
+03
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Pendik, Istanbul to Moscow
2 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 1,077 mi 3h 49m nonstop 21 1-stop hubs

SAW–VKO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Pegasus and Valuair lead the route. The flight covers 1,077 miles in approximately 3h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 21 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 21 320, 321 3h49-4h10
VF Valuair 14 73H 4h10
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – PC
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.

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAW to VKO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
739
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 62
Flight time 3h 49m 3h 50m
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 3h 49m to 4h 10m.
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 time3h 49m to 4h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights35 out / 35 return
1-stop connections21 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 3h 49m to 4h 10m. The route covers 1,077 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Pegasus and Valuair.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from SAW to VKO. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KUT, BGW, OSS, CIT, ESB, ADB, GNJ, JED, LED, EVN, BJV, ALA, AYT, TBS, SSH, GYD, DLM, HRG, NQZ, BUS 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.
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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 ranges from 3 hours 49 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes. 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

21 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).