MUC to SAW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Munich Airport (MUC) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is 1,610 km (1,000 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 30m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (SAW to MUC).
How far is it from Munich to Pendik, Istanbul?
The great-circle distance between Munich Airport (MUC) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is 1,610 km (1,000 mi, 869 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 MUC to SAW?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SAW is roughly southeast of MUC.
How is the MUC to SAW route written in code?
The pair is written MUC-SAW in IATA codes and EDDM-LTFJ in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Munich Airport is MUC (EDDM), Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is SAW (LTFJ).
| MUC | SAW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Munich Airport | Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport |
| ICAO code | EDDM | LTFJ |
| Country | Germany | Turkey |
| Elevation | 1,487 ft | 312 ft |
| Rank by connections | #17 | #106 |
EDDM starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; LTFJ starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SAW sits 1,175 ft (358 m) lower than MUC, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying MUC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | Air Berlin | BER | Air Berlin | Active |
| PC | Pegasus Airlines | PGT | Sunturk | Active |
| TK | Turkish Airlines | THY | Turkair | 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 Munich from Pendik, Istanbul?
Munich Airport (MUC) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) are 1,610 km (1,000 mi, 869 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from MUC to SAW?
A typical nonstop flight between MUC and SAW takes about 2h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SAW from MUC?
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) lies roughly southeast of Munich Airport (MUC).
Which airlines fly MUC to SAW?
3 airlines appear on the MUC-SAW route in the open dataset, including Air Berlin, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines.
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