Flying from Bucharest to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Bucharest. Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Bucharest to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) jetting off from here.
1 hour 25 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Bucharest to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight.
Istanbul is one hour ahead of Bucharest. Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is located in Istanbul, which is in the UTC+3 timezone.
The most popular route is from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). You can pick from 3 direct services each week. Pegasus operates a 11:55am departure between OTP and SAW.
Your flight from Bucharest to SAW won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Bucharest to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) depart from this terminal.
Pegasus is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Bucharest to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport taking off from OTP.
Most passengers choose to book seats with Pegasus from OTP to SAW.
Pegasus is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 79.07% of its services arriving as scheduled.
OTP is around 21 kilometres from central Bucharest. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Want an easy start to your break? Stay near Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Bucharest to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just what you're after:
When it comes to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71.27% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Bucharest to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near SAW:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Essence, Eren Rent a Car or 724 Rent to explore Istanbul and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Bucharest to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight.
Getting from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
Central Istanbul is roughly 31 kilometres from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of time.
It'll take around 1 hour 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is Rs16,121. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs32,181. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap flights from Bucharest to SAW, book your ticket eight months ahead of your planned departure.
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The best time to fly from Bucharest to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding the best time to fly. April is the quietest month to go to Istanbul. August is when most people book flights from Bucharest to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Book a Bucharest to SAW flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Istanbul to range from 20ºC to 30ºC.
January has temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Bucharest to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Istanbul
After booking your flight from Bucharest to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Istanbul:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Hagia Sophia History Museum, Hagia Sophia Museum and Historic Areas of Istanbul are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Istanbul itinerary.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored. About 161 kilometres south-east of Istanbul, a visit to Eskisehir will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Eskişehir, Eskişehir and Eskişehir Odunpazarı Evleri.
Adapazarı is another must-experience destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 97 kilometres east of Istanbul. No journey is complete without seeing Ozanlar Ulu Cami, Güllük Cami and Valide Cami.
