Travelling from Rize-Artvin Airport (RZV) to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 5 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Rize-Artvin Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport.
Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Rize.
Take your pick of 24 weekly Rize-Artvin Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flights. The 08:10 departure with Pegasus is the earliest available. Pegasus operates the last service of the day at 22:10.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your RZV to SAW flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
AJet offers direct flights from Rize-Artvin Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Istanbul — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if time allows.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is AJet.
With an impressive 85.25% of services landing on schedule, Pegasus Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering RZV to SAW flights.
Pick a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Rize-Artvin Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport. Izmir Airport is a popular stopover on the RZV to SAW route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rize-Artvin Airport (RZV) to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Rize-Artvin Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flight is Rs8,975. A round-trip plane ticket right now is Rs18,057. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from RZV to SAW by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Rize-Artvin Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from RZV to SAW.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Rize-Artvin Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport.
Handy information about Rize-Artvin Airport (RZV)
Rize-Artvin Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart RZV arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Central Rize to Rize-Artvin Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport takes about 1 hour.
Need a convenient hotel close to RZV? If you've booked an early flight from Rize-Artvin Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
Consider booking a hotel near SAW if you have a late Rize-Artvin Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Istanbul Sabiha Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Essence, Eren Rent a Car or 724 Rent and explore beyond Istanbul's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Istanbul Sabiha Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
When to fly to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
The quietest month for a flight from Rize-Artvin Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Istanbul based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When reserving your flight from Rize-Artvin Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Istanbul, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC to 30ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Search for cheap tickets from RZV to SAW sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Izmir is another favourite 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.
