Travelling from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Glasgow International Airport (GLA): what you need to know
Glasgow's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Glasgow three hours behind Istanbul.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SAW to GLA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Glasgow International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between SAW and GLA include:
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
Stansted Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Glasgow International Airport flight is Rs24,747. A round-trip plane ticket right now is Rs52,595. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from SAW to GLA, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Glasgow International Airport across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from SAW to GLA.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Glasgow International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
76.93% of flights departing from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Glasgow International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near SAW:
Arriving at Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Glasgow International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near GLA instead:
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Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Glasgow International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to central Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from central Glasgow. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
The quietest month for a flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Glasgow International Airport is April, while June is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Glasgow based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Glasgow International Airport for July if you want to go to Glasgow during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 9ºC and 20ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SAW to GLA around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Glasgow is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom just waiting to be discovered. Around 402 kilometres south-east of Glasgow, a trip to Birmingham will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Edinburgh is another sought-after destination in United Kingdom and is around 64 kilometres east of Glasgow. No trip is complete without dropping by Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland.