Mersin (COV) to Istanbul (SAW) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Mersin (COV) to Istanbul (SAW): AJet and Pegasus. The two airports are 416 miles (669 km) apart. There are also 8 ways to fly it with one stop, through Ankara, Antalya and Ercan and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from COV to SAW
- AJetNot in an alliance

- PegasusNot in an alliance

COV to SAW with one stop
8 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Ankara (ESB)AJet the whole way



- Via Antalya (AYT)Pegasus the whole way




- Via Ercan (ECN)Pegasus and AJet the whole way




- Via Dalaman (DLM)Pegasus the whole way



- Via Izmir (ADB)Pegasus the whole way




- Via Bodrum (BJV)Pegasus and AJet the whole way




- Via Trabzon (TZX)Pegasus the whole way



- Via Van (VAN)Pegasus the whole way



COV to SAW: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from COV to SAW?
AJet and Pegasus fly nonstop from Mersin (COV) to Istanbul (SAW).
How far is Mersin from Istanbul by plane?
Mersin (COV) and Istanbul (SAW) are 416 miles (669 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does COV to SAW cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for COV to SAW with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Mersin and Istanbul?
The most direct connections are through Ankara (ESB), Antalya (AYT), Ercan (ECN), Dalaman (DLM) and Izmir (ADB). On 8 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example AJet through Ankara.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.