Zurich to Pendik, Istanbul (ZRH–SAW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ZRH–SAW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Pegasus and Valuair lead the route. The flight covers 1,120 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 59 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC Pegasus | 23 | 320, 321 | 2h50-3h53 | – | – | – |
| VF Valuair | 7 | 7M8 | 2h55 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Pendik, Istanbul from Zurich
| Metric | ZRH→SAW | BSL→SAW | STR→SAW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ZRH | – | 49 mi | 91 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 30 | 23 | 35 |
| Flight time | 2h 50m | 2h 55m | 2h 50m |
Travel Essentials
ZRH: CEST · SAW: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 7:00 PM in Pendik, Istanbul.
Swiss passport holders enter Turkey visa-free for stays up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Passport must be valid for at least 60 days beyond the intended stay. No eVisa or pre-registration is needed. You just go through immigration with your passport.
The 90-day limit is strictly cumulative over any rolling 180-day window. If you plan to work or study, apply for the appropriate visa at the Turkish consulate in Zurich or Bern before travel. Overstaying leads to fines and potential entry bans on future visits.
Direct SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) trains run from Zurich HB (main station) to the airport station in 10 minutes, departing every 10–15 minutes for CHF 6.80 with a standard zone 1–2 ticket. From other Swiss cities, intercity trains call at Zurich Airport station directly; Basel (65 min), Bern (90 min), Geneva (2h45) all have direct connections. The airport station is integrated beneath the terminal.Taxis from Zurich city centre cost CHF 55–75 and take 15–25 minutes via the A1 motorway. Driving is practical; the terminal has a large multi-storey car park (P1/P2/P3) with short- and long-term rates. Rental cars are on-site.
ZRH–SAW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ZRH to SAW
Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) are connected by nonstop service from Pegasus and Valuair. With 30 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ZRH to SAW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ZRH to SAW ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes to 3 hours 53 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,120 miles (1,802 km). There are approximately 30 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 51 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
59 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via NCE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL) and Stuttgart (STR).