Flights Nuernberg → Istanbul
NUE → SAW
How long is the flight from Nuernberg to Istanbul?
The flight from Nuernberg (NUE) to Istanbul (SAW) takes about 2h 34m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
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 8.3/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Istanbul the average ATFM delay is 3.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Nuernberg the average ATFM delay is 2.1 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 2.1 min (atfm); arriving into Istanbul it is 3.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Frequently asked questions about NUE-SAW
The flight from Nuernberg (NUE) to Istanbul (SAW) takes about 2h 34m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
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.
