Travelling from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport.
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is three hours ahead of London.
Choose from 40 weekly London Stansted Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flights. The 00:20 departure with Pegasus is the earliest available. Pegasus operates the last service of the day at 23:20.
To ensure you get on your STN to SAW flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
AJet has direct flights from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Istanbul — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if you have time.
Most travellers choose to travel with AJet on this route.
Pegasus Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering STN to SAW flights, with 69.47% of its services reaching their destination on time.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between STN and SAW include:
Vienna Airport
Bucharest Otopeni Airport
Budapest Airport
Handy information about London Stansted Airport (STN)
London Stansted Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart STN arrive at their destination without delay.
London Stansted Airport is about 56 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to STN:
Arriving at Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Stansted Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SAW instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Istanbul Sabiha Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Essence, Eren Rent a Car or 724 Rent and chase adventure across Istanbul and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Istanbul Sabiha Airport around four weeks in advance.
When to fly to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Istanbul. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from London Stansted Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport for July if you'd like to go to Istanbul during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 30ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from STN to SAW in January. Temperatures average between 2ºC and 11ºC then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) just waiting to be explored. Around 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a trip to Ankara will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Izmir is another standout destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No trip is complete without dropping by Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.





