Travelling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is one hour ahead of Athens.
Take your pick of 18 weekly Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flights. The 09:30 departure with Pegasus is the earliest flight available. Pegasus operates the last service of the day at 21:10.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your ATH to SAW flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Getting to Istanbul (and then discovering more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a snap with Pegasus. This popular airline offers direct flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with Pegasus on this route.
Pegasus is the most punctual carrier that operates ATH to SAW flights. A reliable 82.83% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ATH and SAW:
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
Borg El Arab Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Rs13,364 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs28,634. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ATH to SAW if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
November is the cheapest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
When it comes to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.19% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Athens. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near ATH. Whether you're catching an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Reserve a hotel near SAW if you're taking a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Essence, Eren Rent a Car or 724 Rent and discover more of Istanbul and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
From Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, Istanbul is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 55 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
August is the busiest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Istanbul in April.
When reserving your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Istanbul, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC to 30ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ATH to SAW sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) you'll want to see. Around 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a trip to Ankara will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
Izmir is another favourite destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No journey is complete without experiencing Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.
