How to find cheap flights to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Currently, Rs40,940 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to SAW for Rs78,293.
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Lock in a bargain on tickets to Istanbul, where Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is located, by booking ahead of time. You're more likely to secure a great deal and have a wider range of flight options.
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Search for plane tickets to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport that have one stop or more. Taking the scenic route can help you save. Once your results show up, select the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.
Best time to go to Istanbul
You can usually hop on the cheapest flight to Istanbul in May.
To find the cheapest month for flights to SAW, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
August is the most popular month for flights to SAW. Visit then if you're eager to see Istanbul at its busiest and best.
The quietest time of the year to go is April. Lock in your plane tickets to Istanbul then and enjoy the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
The weather can make or break a holiday, so consider the type of conditions you want to travel in. Istanbul is warmest in August, averaging between 20ºC and 30ºC.
Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from 2ºC to 11ºC.
Want to avoid grey skies? August is the driest month in Istanbul, averaging two days of rain.
Rain is more common here in January, which gets around eight days of wet weather.
Flying to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, these leading airlines make reaching Istanbul a breeze:
If you want to jet off with the carrier that has the best track record for punctuality, book your SAW plane ticket with Iraqi Airways. Up to 93% of its flights into this airport arrive according to schedule.
The local timezone at SAW is UTC+3.
Whether you're arriving late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfortable hotels near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Kick back at one of these after your flight to SAW:
Touch down and take off again in a car hire in SAW. Grab your wheels from Essence, Eren Rent a Car or 724 Rent and experience the lesser-explored corners of Istanbul.
Flights departing from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport land as scheduled 77% of the time. This measure helps measure the airport's overall punctuality.
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is located in Istanbul, Istanbul Province, Türkiye (Turkey).
Getting to central Istanbul from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Central Istanbul is about 48 kilometres from SAW.
You'll get to the centre in around 55 minutes if you're taking a cab or a ride-share after your flight to SAW.
Hop on public transport and you'll be there in roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
If you're eager to stay close to all the action in Istanbul, book a room at one of these comfy options:
Istanbul highlights
These popular attractions have to be on your to-do list after stepping off your flight to Istanbul:
Hagia Sophia Museum: A perfect place to start your sightseeing, this landmark is located around 0.48 kilometres north-east of the city centre in Fatih.
City Garden: Find a nice spot to sit and take five here while exploring Istanbul. This park is roughly 5 kilometres east of the centre in Kadıköy.
Historic Areas of Istanbul: This is another good reason to visit this city. A top landmark, it's around 5 kilometres west of the centre of Istanbul in Topkapi.
How to get to Bursa from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The nearby city of Bursa is about 121 kilometres from SAW. Reaching the centre by ride-share or cab will take around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Travelling from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Gebze
Gebze is around 16 kilometres from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport if that's where your trip takes you.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Feel like exploring more? Bursa offers a fresh angle on your visit to Türkiye (Turkey). It's around 80 kilometres south of Istanbul and features Old Bursa Historic Houses, Archeological Museum and Bursa Grand Bazaar. The main airport for this city is Yenisehir Airport (YEI).
Eskisehir is another standout destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is roughly 161 kilometres south-east of Istanbul. Hit some of the best spots right away at Eskişehir, Eskişehir and Eskişehir Odunpazarı Evleri. Anadolu Airport (AOE) is the key arrival point for this city.
Or venture to Sultangazi, about 40 kilometres north-west of Istanbul. Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Mosque, Şehit Er Onur Karakuş Parkı and Şehit Öğretmen Ekrem Yıldız Parkı are among the many reasons to go.