Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 40 minutes.
Istanbul is one hour ahead of Helsinki and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
You can choose from five weekly Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flights. The 13:30 departure with Pegasus is the earliest you can take. Pegasus operates the last service of the day at 15:45.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your HEL to SAW flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Pegasus has direct flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Istanbul — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if you have time.
Most passengers choose to fly with Pegasus on this route.
With 65.57% of services landing as planned, Pegasus is the most punctual carrier offering HEL to SAW flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between HEL and SAW include:
Copenhagen Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight is Rs20,274. A return ticket is currently Rs42,354. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from HEL to SAW by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from HEL to SAW.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
60.23% of flights taking off from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport reach their destination on time.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Helsinki. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to HEL? If you're catching an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Consider staying in a hotel close to SAW if you're on a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Essence, Eren Rent a Car or 724 Rent and see more of Istanbul and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to central Istanbul has a drive time of around 55 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Istanbul. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Search for cheap tickets from HEL 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 corners of Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered. Around 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a visit to Ankara will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
Izmir is another well-known destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No journey is complete without seeing Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.
