Travelling from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Basra International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is 3 hours 35 minutes.
Basra and Istanbul are in the same timezone, UTC+3.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your BSR to SAW flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Pegasus is your ticket to exploring Istanbul (and maybe even some other great parts of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Browse the direct flights from Basra International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Pegasus.
Among carriers operating BSR to SAW flights, Pegasus is the most consistent for on-time landings.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Basra International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between BSR and SAW include:
Hamad International Airport
Sharjah International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
At the moment, Rs33,931 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Basra International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs69,659. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from BSR to SAW, reserve your journey eight months ahead of your departure date.
Organise your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Basra International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Finding cheap flights from BSR to SAW is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Basra International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Basra International Airport (BSR)
Basra International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 86.43% of flights that depart BSR land on time.
Central Basra to Basra International Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Looking for a hotel to stay in before your flight from Basra International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport? Consider Basrah International Airport Hotel. Enjoy a good night's rest here before heading to BSR.
Arriving at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
If you have a late Basra International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near SAW:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Essence, Eren Rent a Car or 724 Rent and experience the lesser-explored corners of Istanbul and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing 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 takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
August is the busiest month for flights from Basra International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Istanbul in April.
Book your flight from Basra International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Istanbul during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from BSR to SAW in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 11ºC on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered after you've seen Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). No visit is complete without checking out Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.
