AYT to SAW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Antalya International Airport (AYT) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is 463 km (288 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 5m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (SAW to AYT).
How far is it from Antalya to Pendik, Istanbul?
The great-circle distance between Antalya International Airport (AYT) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is 463 km (288 mi, 250 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from AYT to SAW?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SAW is roughly north of AYT.
How is the AYT to SAW route written in code?
The pair is written AYT-SAW in IATA codes and LTAI-LTFJ in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Antalya International Airport is AYT (LTAI), Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is SAW (LTFJ).
| AYT | SAW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Antalya International Airport | Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport |
| ICAO code | LTAI | LTFJ |
| Country | Turkey | Turkey |
| Elevation | 177 ft | 312 ft |
| Rank by connections | #127 | #106 |
Both ICAO codes start with L, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Europe, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SAW sits 135 ft (41 m) higher than AYT, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AYT to SAW
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC | Pegasus Airlines | PGT | Sunturk | Active |
| TK | Turkish Airlines | THY | Turkair | Active |
| XQ | SunExpress | SXS | Sunexpress | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Antalya from Pendik, Istanbul?
Antalya International Airport (AYT) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) are 463 km (288 mi, 250 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AYT to SAW?
A typical nonstop flight between AYT and SAW takes about 1h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SAW from AYT?
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) lies roughly north of Antalya International Airport (AYT).
Which airlines fly AYT to SAW?
3 airlines appear on the AYT-SAW route in the open dataset, including Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, SunExpress.
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