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 1,492 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $42,200.

1492 live empty legs involving LTFJ

Empty-leg demand

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (LTFJ) in Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey is primarily an empty-leg arrival hub: 974 of 1,492 live legs (65%) are inbound, according to EmptyJet.

Aircraft mix at LTFJ is led by Cessna Citation Sovereign (Super Midsize Jet) (34 legs), with Dassault Falcon 7X, Embraer Praetor 600 also active.

The busiest live corridors at LTFJ are from LBSF (161), from LEMD (124), and to EGLL (101).

Priced empty legs at LTFJ center on a median ask of $42,200, with an observed range of $14,200–$190,000 (1,492 priced listings).

Key takeaways

  • LTFJ: 1,492 live empty legs (518 out / 974 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at LTFJ: $42,200 (n=1,492).
  • Busiest corridor: from LBSF (161 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Cessna Citation Sovereign (34 legs, ~2%).

Inbound repositioning into LTFJ creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 1,492 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.

Live empty-leg corridors

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Inbound fromLBSFSofia Airport161$21,700
Inbound fromLEMDAdolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport124$52,650
Outbound toEGLLLondon Heathrow Airport101$56,500
Outbound toUUWWVnukovo International Airport72$79,900
Inbound fromLHBPBudapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport64$24,600
Inbound fromEGLLLondon Heathrow Airport62$50,100

Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Cessna Citation SovereignSuper Midsize Jet34
Dassault Falcon 7XUltra Long Range Jet33
Embraer Praetor 600Super Midsize Jet32
Hawker 1000Super Midsize Jet30
Bombardier Challenger 3500Super Midsize Jet28

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

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
06R/24L11,614 ft197 ftCONNo
06L/24R9,843 ft148 ftCONYes

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FAQ

How active is LTFJ for empty legs?

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (LTFJ) has 1,492 live empty-leg listings — 518 departing and 974 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at LTFJ?

The median ask at LTFJ is $42,200 across 1,492 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 161 listings, according to EmptyJet.

Which aircraft fly empty legs at LTFJ most often?

The Cessna Citation Sovereign, a Super Midsize Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at LTFJ, with 34 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

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