Travelling from Toronto to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): What you need to know
Istanbul is eight hours ahead of Toronto. Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is located in Istanbul, which runs on the UTC+3 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Toronto to SAW.
Popular months like July or other peak periods mean longer lines and possible delays. Stick to your schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Located around 27 kilometres from central Toronto, YYZ can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Toronto Pearson International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Toronto to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
Of all flights departing from Toronto Pearson International Airport, 64% land on time at their destination.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
YTZ is around 3 kilometres from central Toronto. It'll take you 10 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before your Toronto to SAW flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 62%.
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)
The journey time to YHM from central Toronto is around 1 hour 50 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 72 kilometres or so.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Toronto to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're jetting off early:
Flights that take off from YHM arrive at their destination on schedule 71% of the time.
About Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Toronto to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SAW instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Essence, Eren Rent a Car or 724 Rent and explore beyond Istanbul's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Toronto to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight.
Getting from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
From Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, central Istanbul is around 48 kilometres away. It takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It takes around 1 hour 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
At the moment, Rs77,464 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs185,126. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Toronto to SAW, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning the timing of your trip. August is the quietest month to visit Istanbul. October is when most people book flights from Toronto to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your Toronto to SAW plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Toronto to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Istanbul
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Istanbul right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Toronto to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Hagia Sophia Museum, Historic Areas of Istanbul and Hagia Sophia History Museum are essential stops on your Istanbul itinerary.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've done Istanbul, now it's time to discover other corners of Türkiye (Turkey). Journey around 161 kilometres southeast to Eskisehir to check off its top attractions. From Eskişehir to Eskişehir and Eskişehir Odunpazarı Evleri, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Türkiye (Turkey), head for Adapazarı, roughly 97 kilometres east of Istanbul. Ozanlar Ulu Cami, Güllük Cami and Valide Cami are among its highlights.