Flying from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Manchester Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport.
Istanbul is three hours ahead of Manchester and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
Flights from MAN to SAW start at 11:40 — the first with Pegasus. The last service of the day is at 14:10 with Pegasus. In total, you can take your pick of eight weekly Manchester Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to catch your MAN to SAW flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Travelling to Istanbul (and then discovering more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is easy with Pegasus Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Manchester Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Pegasus Airlines.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for MAN to SAW flights is Pegasus Airlines.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Manchester Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport. These are the top stopovers between MAN and SAW:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Vienna Airport
Sofia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Manchester Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flight is Rs19,769. A return fare right now is Rs43,701. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from MAN to SAW by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Save time searching for cheap flights from MAN to SAW by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Manchester Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
Of all flights leaving Manchester Airport, 65% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Manchester Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Manchester. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near MAN? If you've booked an early flight from Manchester Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Manchester Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SAW instead:
Pick up a Istanbul Sabiha Airport rental car and discover Istanbul and beyond with your own set of wheels. Essence, Eren Rent a Car and 724 Rent are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Istanbul Sabiha Airport around four weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
From Istanbul Sabiha Airport, Istanbul is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Manchester Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Istanbul. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Istanbul is July, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Manchester Airport to Istanbul Sabiha 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 MAN to SAW sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored once you've seen Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Izmir is another must-experience destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No journey is complete without a visit to Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.
