Travelling from Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) to Hamburg International Airport (HAM): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Hamburg International Airport is 3 hours 15 minutes.
Hamburg's timezone is UTC+1, making Hamburg two hours behind Istanbul.
Take your pick of 15 weekly Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Hamburg International Airport flights. The 07:00 departure with Pegasus is the earliest available. Pegasus operates the latest service of the day at 14:15.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your SAW to HAM flight.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Pegasus Airlines is your ticket to exploring Hamburg (and perhaps some other great parts of Germany!). Browse the direct flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Hamburg International Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Pegasus Airlines.
Among carriers operating SAW to HAM flights, Pegasus Airlines has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Hamburg International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between SAW and HAM include:
Munich Airport
Vienna Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) to Hamburg International Airport (HAM)
Currently, Rs19,032 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Hamburg International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs37,003. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Get cheap tickets from SAW to HAM by booking two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Hamburg International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from SAW to HAM by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Hamburg International Airport.
Handy information about Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
68% of flights that take off from Istanbul Sabiha Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Istanbul to Istanbul Sabiha Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Hamburg International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to SAW:
Arriving at Hamburg International Airport (HAM)
Book a hotel close to HAM if you're catching a late Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Hamburg International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Hamburg International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or star car to explore Hamburg and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Hamburg International Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Hamburg International Airport (HAM)
September is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Hamburg International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Hamburg in March.
Book your flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Hamburg International Airport for August if you want to explore Hamburg during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 26ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SAW to HAM in January. Average temperatures are between -5ºC and 6ºC then.
Explore more of Germany
Hamburg is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Germany just waiting to be explored. About 257 kilometres south-east of Hamburg, a visit to Berlin will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall and Parliament Building.
If you want to check out another corner of Germany, consider Essen, about 306 kilometres south-west of Hamburg. PACT Zollverein, Philharmonie Essen and Red Dot Design Museum are highlights.



