Flights Nuernberg → Istanbul
NUE → SAW
Route overview
The flight route connects Nuremberg to Istanbul, operating with aircraft such as the Boeing 737-800 and Airbus A320. The airport in Nuremberg, which opened in 1955, serves as the origin for this busy route, linking to a destination that sees over 48 million passengers annually.
The Nuernberg (NUE) → Istanbul (SAW) route is operated by Pegasus Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.6/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Istanbul the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from Nuernberg the average ATFM delay is 3.8 minutes.
Heading to Istanbul: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Nuernberg (NUE) to Istanbul (SAW) heads south-east for about 1,712 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 34m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Nuernberg the average ATFM delay is 3.8 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Istanbul it is 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure).
Route facts
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Frequently asked questions about NUE-SAW
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Pegasus Airlines.
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The Nuernberg-Istanbul route is about 1,712 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €400, barring extraordinary circumstances.
