Flying from London to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): What you need to know
London has numerous airports where you can begin your trip. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
Around 3 hours 55 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct London to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight.
Istanbul is three hours ahead of London. Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is located in Istanbul, which is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Choose from 5 direct flights a week between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). This is the most popular route, with British Airways offering a 7:55am departure from LHR to SAW.
Your flight from London to SAW won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During peak travel periods, expect longer queues and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from London to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) take off from this terminal.
When taking off from LHR, you can take a direct flight from London to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport with British Airways.
Most passengers prefer to fly with British Airways between LHR and SAW.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 71.43% of its services landing on schedule.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from London to SAW departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Located around 31 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 68.18% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Check out these connections between London Gatwick Airport and SAW:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
You can get to LGW from central London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to SAW flight:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure reflects how often flights that leave from this airport make it to their destination on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Kick off your adventure at Stansted Airport (STN) and fly straight to your destination without any layovers. You can book direct flights from London to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport out of here.
Fly out of STN with Pegasus. This leading carrier offers direct London to SAW flight tickets.
The top choice among passengers flying between STN and SAW is Pegasus.
With 67.46% of its services landing on schedule, Pegasus is the leading performer for punctuality on this route.
You can reserve a flight ticket from London to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) with a stop or two departing from Stansted Airport (STN). These are some of the most common stopovers between STN and SAW:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
From the centre of London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll get to the terminal with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight:
The on-time performance record of STN is 64.73%. In other words, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
About Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Reserve a hotel near SAW if you have a late flight from London to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running 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 explore beyond Istanbul's main sights.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your London to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to the centre of Istanbul is about 31 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Rs15,545 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from London to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. A return flight starts at Rs30,698. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Book 11 months before you want to travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from London to SAW.
The best month for finding cheap London to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport tickets is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from London to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
April is the quietest month for flights from London to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW), while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Istanbul based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your London to SAW flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 30ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport in January when temperatures are between 2ºC and 11ºC.
More about Istanbul
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Istanbul right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from London to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Hagia Sophia History Museum, Hagia Sophia Museum and Historic Areas of Istanbul are top sights which should feature on any good 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. Around 161 kilometres south-east of Istanbul, a trip to Eskisehir will keep you on the move. Start with leading 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 trip is complete without a visit to Ozanlar Ulu Cami, Güllük Cami and Valide Cami.
