Stuttgart to Pendik, Istanbul (STR–SAW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
STR–SAW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Pegasus and Valuair lead the route. The flight covers 1,118 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 44 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC Pegasus | 21 | 320, 321, 738 | 2h50-3h55 | – | – | – |
| VF Valuair | 14 | 73H, 7M8 | 2h55 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Pendik, Istanbul from Stuttgart
| Metric | STR→SAW | ZRH→SAW | FRA→SAW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from STR | – | 91 mi | 97 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 35 | 30 | 35 |
| Flight time | 2h 50m | 2h 50m | 3h 5m |
Travel Essentials
STR: CEST · SAW: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Stuttgart, it's 7:00 PM in Pendik, Istanbul.
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STR–SAW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from STR to SAW
Stuttgart Airport (STR) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) are connected by nonstop service from Pegasus and Valuair. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
STR to SAW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from STR to SAW ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes to 3 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,118 miles (1,799 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 70 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
44 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BLQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Zurich (ZRH), Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and Nuremberg (NUE).