Travelling from Bahrain Airport (BAH) to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Bahrain Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport.
Manama and Istanbul are in the same timezone, UTC+3.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your BAH to SAW flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Pegasus Airlines is your ticket to exploring Istanbul (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Browse the direct flights from Bahrain Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Pegasus Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for BAH to SAW flights is Pegasus Airlines.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Bahrain Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between BAH and SAW include:
Zayed International Airport
Milas–Bodrum Airport
Trabzon Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bahrain Airport (BAH) to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
Rs32,293 is the best price for a one-way Bahrain Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs62,833. These prices can change based on availability.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BAH to SAW.
November is the cheapest month for flights from Bahrain Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from BAH to SAW.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bahrain Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport.
Handy information about Bahrain Airport (BAH)
Of the departures from Bahrain Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Manama to Bahrain Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near BAH. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Bahrain Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Bahrain Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SAW instead:
Pick up a Istanbul Sabiha Airport rental car and discover Istanbul and beyond with your own wheels. Essence, Eren Rent a Car and 724 Rent are popular outlets you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Istanbul Sabiha Airport about four weeks in advance.
Getting from Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
From Istanbul Sabiha Airport, Istanbul is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
The quietest month for a flight from Bahrain Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Istanbul based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Before locking in your flight from Bahrain Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Istanbul, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC to 30ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BAH to SAW in January. Average temperatures are between 2ºC and 11ºC then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Izmir is another must-experience destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No journey is complete without experiencing Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.
