Travelling from Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 20 minutes.
Frankfurt is two hours behind Istanbul and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from SAW to FRA start at 09:10 — the earliest with Pegasus. The latest departure is at 17:25 with Pegasus. In total, there are 22 weekly Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to make your SAW to FRA flight. It's generally best to arrive 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 earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
AJet is your ticket to exploring Frankfurt (and perhaps some other great corners of Germany!). Check out the direct flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with AJet on this route.
Among carriers operating SAW to FRA flights, Pegasus Airlines has the best record for on-time arrivals.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between SAW and FRA include:
Munich Airport
Vienna Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Handy information about Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
68% of flights that take off from Istanbul Sabiha Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Istanbul to Istanbul Sabiha Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 40 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to SAW? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
If you're coming in on a late Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near FRA:
Pick up a Frankfurt am Main Airport rental car and discover Frankfurt and beyond with your own set of wheels. Wheego, Alamo and OK Mobility are popular outlets to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Frankfurt am Main Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
When to fly to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
September is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Frankfurt in March.
The warmest month in Frankfurt is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -4ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SAW to FRA sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
Frankfurt is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Germany waiting to be explored. About 418 kilometres north-east of Frankfurt, a visit to Berlin will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall and Parliament Building.
If you want to check out another corner of Germany, consider Hamburg, roughly 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are among its highlights.



