Flying from Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) to Stuttgart Airport (STR): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Stuttgart Airport.
The timezone in Stuttgart is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Istanbul.
Every week, there are 24 Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Stuttgart Airport flights. If you want to take off as early as possible, pick the 07:00 Pegasus flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 14:55 with Pegasus.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SAW to STR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as August. 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 has direct flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Stuttgart Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Stuttgart — and maybe even more of Germany if time allows.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is AJet.
Among carriers operating SAW to STR flights, Pegasus Airlines has the best record for on-time arrivals.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Stuttgart Airport. These are the top stopovers between SAW and STR:
Zurich Airport
Vienna Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Handy information about Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Istanbul Sabiha Airport, 68% of flights meet their scheduled arrival 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.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 40 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near SAW? If you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Stuttgart Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Stuttgart Airport (STR)
Book a hotel near STR if you're catching a late Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Stuttgart Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Stuttgart Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Flex To Go, Alamo or Enterprise and explore beyond Stuttgart's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Stuttgart Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to central Stuttgart
From Stuttgart Airport, Stuttgart is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Stuttgart Airport (STR)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Stuttgart Airport. September is the busiest month to head to Stuttgart. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Stuttgart Airport for August if you want to visit Stuttgart during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 27ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SAW to STR in January. Average temperatures are between -7ºC and 7ºC then.
Explore more of Germany
Munich is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Stuttgart. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Marienplatz, Theresienwiese and Deutsches Museum.
Essen is another must-experience destination in Germany and is around 338 kilometres north-west of Stuttgart. No trip is complete without a visit to PACT Zollverein, Philharmonie Essen and Red Dot Design Museum.
