Empty-leg hub
LTFJ — Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
TurkeyPendik, Istanbul
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (LTFJ) in Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey is an inbound empty-leg hub with 1,645 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $43,700.
1645 live empty legs involving LTFJ
- Code
- LTFJ
- Traffic
- 8.3/10
- Runways
- 2
- Longest
- 11,614 ft
- Live legs
- 1645
Empty-leg demand
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (LTFJ) in Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey is primarily an empty-leg arrival hub: 1,106 of 1,645 live legs (67%) are inbound, according to EmptyJet.
Aircraft mix at LTFJ is led by Embraer Legacy 500 (Super Midsize Jet) (36 legs), with Embraer Praetor 600, Bombardier Challenger 605 also active.
Repositioning into LTFJ is concentrated from LBSF, LEMD, UUEE.
Priced empty legs at LTFJ center on a median ask of $43,700, with an observed range of $14,200–$223,500 (1,645 priced listings).
Key takeaways
- LTFJ: 1,645 live empty legs (539 out / 1,106 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at LTFJ: $43,700 (n=1,645).
- Busiest corridor: from LBSF (157 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Embraer Legacy 500 (36 legs, ~2%).
Inbound repositioning into LTFJ creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 1,645 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.
Live empty-leg corridors
| Direction | Airport | Live listings | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inbound from | LBSFSofia Airport | 157 | $21,300 |
| Inbound from | LEMDAdolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport | 124 | $52,650 |
| Inbound from | UUEESheremetyevo International Airport | 104 | $77,750 |
| Outbound to | EGLLLondon Heathrow Airport | 97 | $56,500 |
| Inbound from | LSZHZurich Airport | 91 | $37,300 |
| Outbound to | UUWWVnukovo International Airport | 69 | $80,600 |
Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.
Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings
| Aircraft | Category | Live listings |
|---|---|---|
| Embraer Legacy 500 | Super Midsize Jet | 36 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | Super Midsize Jet | 35 |
| Bombardier Challenger 605 | Heavy Jet | 34 |
| Cessna Citation Sovereign | Super Midsize Jet | 32 |
| Bombardier Challenger 300 | Super Midsize Jet | 31 |
Airport facts
- IATA
- SAW
- ICAO
- LTFJ
- City
- Pendik, Istanbul
- Country
- Turkey
- Type
- large airport
- Elevation
- 312 ft
- Timezone
- Europe/Moscow
- Region
- Asia
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 11,614 ft
- Traffic score
- 8.3 / 10
Links
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
- Official site
- sgairport.com
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06R/24L | 11,614 ft | 197 ft | CON | No |
| 06L/24R | 9,843 ft | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Nearby airports
FAQ
How active is LTFJ for empty legs?
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (LTFJ) has 1,645 live empty-leg listings — 539 departing and 1,106 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at LTFJ?
The median ask at LTFJ is $43,700 across 1,645 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.
Which empty-leg routes are busiest at LTFJ?
The strongest live corridor at LTFJ is from LBSF (Sofia Airport), with 157 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at LTFJ most often?
The Embraer Legacy 500, a Super Midsize Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at LTFJ, with 36 live listings (~2% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.
What is the airport code for Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport?
The primary code for Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is LTFJ.
Where is LTFJ airport located?
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (LTFJ) is in Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey.
What is the ICAO code for SAW?
The ICAO code for Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is LTFJ.
What is the longest runway at LTFJ?
The longest runway at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (LTFJ) is 11,614 ft.
Empty legs from this airport
Search live empty-leg departures involving LTFJ on EmptyJet.
Search from LTFJ