Sharjah to Pendik, Istanbul (SHJ–SAW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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PC747
PC Pegasus
321
5:20 AM
+04
9:25 AM
+03
5h 5m
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PC749
PC Pegasus
321
7:20 AM
+04
11:25 AM
+03
5h 5m
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G9283
G9 Air Arabia
320
6:20 PM
+04
11:40 PM
+03
6h 20m
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G9284
G9 Air Arabia
320
12:20 AM
+03
6:40 AM
+04
5h 20m
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PC748
PC Pegasus
321
12:40 AM
+03
6:00 AM
+04
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
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VF221
VF AJet
7M8
10:25 PM
+03
3:50 AM+1
+04
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
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PC746
PC Pegasus
321
10:55 PM
+03
4:15 AM+1
+04
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Sharjah to Pendik, Istanbul
2 carriers, 18 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 18 Flights/wk 1,848 mi 5h 5m nonstop -1h behind 16 1-stop hubs

SHJ–SAW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Pegasus and Air Arabia lead the route. The flight covers 1,848 miles in approximately 5h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SHJ–SAW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PC Pegasus 11 321 5h05
G9 Air Arabia 7 320 6h20
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G9
321 Airbus A321 – PC
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G9 + PC (18 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, SHJ to SAW direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
18
Outbound / wk
22
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SHJ to SAW.
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One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
888
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 Pendik, Istanbul from Sharjah

Nearby airports with service to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.
Metric SHJ→SAW DXB→SAW AUH→SAW
Distance from SHJ 11 mi 82 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 1
Weekly flights 18 21 7
Flight time 5h 5m 5h 5m 5h
Airports within 200 miles of SHJ with service to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Pendik, Istanbul is 1 hour behind Sharjah.
SHJ: +04 · SAW: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Sharjah, it's 5:00 PM in Pendik, Istanbul.
Distance & Flight Time
1,848 mi / 2,973 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 5m to 6h 20m.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders enter Turkey visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. No eVisa or prior authorization is required. Passport must be valid for at least 60 days beyond the intended stay. Turkey has straightforward entry procedures for GCC nationals.

SHJ–SAW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sharjah to Pendik, Istanbul route.
Route details
Distance1,848 mi / 2,973 km
Flight time5h 5m to 6h 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights18 out / 22 return
1-stop connections16 hubs
Origin: SHJ
IATA / ICAOSHJ / OMSJ
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr17.1M
Elevation111 ft / 34 m
Destination: SAW
IATA / ICAOSAW / LTFJ
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr41.4M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SHJ to SAW flights.
Nonstop flights from Sharjah International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport take approximately 5h 5m to 6h 20m. The route covers 1,848 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Arabia and Pegasus.
There are approximately 18 nonstop flights per week from SHJ to SAW. The return direction has about 22 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AYT, BEY, HBE, DOH, KUL, MCT, RUH, JED, BGY, VIE, MED, PRG, MUC, ALA, KHI and EVN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Pendik, Istanbul is 1 hour behind Sharjah.
Yes, return flights from SAW to SHJ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DXB and AUH. 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 SHJ to SAW

Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) are connected by nonstop service from Air Arabia and Pegasus. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SHJ to SAW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SHJ to SAW ranges from 5 hours 5 minutes to 6 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,848 miles (2,973 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 22 return, totaling 40 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via AYT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB) and Abu Dhabi (AUH).