Flying from Beirut Airport (BEY) to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Beirut Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport.
Istanbul is one hour ahead of Beirut and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Pack your suitcase and choose from 16 weekly Beirut Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BEY to SAW flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
AJet has direct flights from Beirut Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Istanbul — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if your schedule allows.
AJet tops the list for bookings on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating BEY to SAW flights is Pegasus Airlines. Its services arrive as planned 68.55% of the time.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Beirut Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport. These are the top stopovers between BEY and SAW:
Cairo Airport
Izmir Airport
Dalaman Airport
Handy information about Beirut Airport (BEY)
85% of flights leaving Beirut Airport arrive at their destination on time. With its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from BEY.
Central Beirut to Beirut Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Beirut Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near BEY:
Arriving at Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Beirut Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SAW instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Istanbul Sabiha Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Essence, Eren Rent a Car or 724 Rent and find adventure across Istanbul and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Istanbul Sabiha Airport about four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Beirut Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Istanbul. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Beirut Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Istanbul, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC to 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from BEY to SAW in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC and 11ºC on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored after you've experienced Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Izmir is another favourite 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.
