Travelling from Paris to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): What you need to know
You can choose from a few airports when planning your flight from Paris to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Explore your options for taking off from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA).
The average duration of a direct Paris to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight is 3 hours 30 minutes.
Istanbul is two hours ahead of Paris. Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is located in Istanbul, which follows the UTC+3 timezone.
With 11 direct flights a week between the two airports, Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is the busiest route. AJet operates the earliest flight at 12:35pm. If you'd like to get more out of your day before leaving, the last departure from CDG to SAW is with AJet at 5:55pm.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Paris to SAW. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
In peak travel periods, expect longer queues and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Get there in one go from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Nonstop flights from Paris to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are available from here.
You can travel on a direct flight from Paris to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport with AJet. This top carrier operates departures from CDG.
AJet ranks first in bookings for flights from CDG to SAW.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Paris to SAW leaving from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Travelling from central Paris to CDG takes around 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Paris to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near Charles de Gaulle Airport:
When it comes to Charles de Gaulle Airport's on-time performance, 61.46% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
You can book a direct Paris to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) flight ticket out of Paris Orly Airport (ORY). See if flying from ORY works better for your plans.
From ORY, direct flights from Paris to SAW are available with Pegasus.
On the ORY to SAW route, Pegasus is the favourite choice for most passengers.
Among the carriers operating flights between Paris Orly Airport and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, Pegasus has the best track record for timeliness.
Split up your flight from Paris to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Some great stopovers between Paris Orly Airport and SAW are:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Paris to ORY in around 55 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Paris to SAW flight? Unwind in a hotel near Paris Orly Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Paris Orly Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 75.56%.
You'll find ORY at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Lock in a flight ticket from Paris to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) out of Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) with one or more stops. Some popular stopovers between BVA and SAW include:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
The journey time to BVA from the centre of Paris is around 2 hours 20 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 88 kilometres or so.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Paris to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Beauvais-Tille Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're jetting off early:
Flights that take off from BVA arrive at their final stop on schedule 66.39% of the time.
You'll find Beauvais-Tille Airport at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Paris to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near SAW:
Fast-track 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 explore beyond Istanbul's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Paris to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight.
Getting from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to central Istanbul is about 31 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
It takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Rs15,447 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Paris to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Return flights start at Rs34,180. These fares may change based on demand.
Book ten months before your departure date. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Paris to SAW.
The best month for landing cheap Paris to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport tickets is March. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Paris to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
April is the quietest month for flights from Paris to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW), while August is the most popular. Find the best time to visit Istanbul based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
When booking your Paris to SAW flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 30ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Paris to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 11ºC.
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