Travelling from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV): what you need to know
Tel Aviv is one hour behind Istanbul and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you get on your SAW to TLV flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SAW and TLV:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Batumi Airport
Cairo International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
Currently, Rs44,407 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs97,295. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SAW to TLV. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport.
Handy information about Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
76.93% of flights that depart Sabiha Gokcen International Airport reach their destination on time.
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to SAW:
Arriving at Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near TLV instead:
Grab a Ben Gurion International Airport rental car and discover Tel Aviv and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Budget and Alamo are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Ben Gurion International Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to central Tel Aviv
Ben Gurion International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of Tel Aviv. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Tel Aviv. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport for August if you want to go to Tel Aviv during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from SAW to TLV in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC and 19ºC on average.
Explore more of Israel
Tel Aviv has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Israel just waiting to be discovered. Around 56 kilometres south-east of Tel Aviv, a trip to Jerusalem will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Trench From 6-Day-War, chille Square and Community Garden - Gardens Shimrit.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Israel, head for Haifa, about 80 kilometres north of Tel Aviv. Bat Galim Dog Park, I Love Haifa Sign and Gan Yizhak are key highlights.