Flying from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): what you need to know
Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, making Istanbul nine hours ahead of Calgary.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your YYC to SAW flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Calgary International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight is Rs80,176. A round-trip plane ticket is currently Rs192,471. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from YYC to SAW if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Calgary International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about Calgary International Airport (YYC)
YYC is located at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
Of all flights departing from Calgary International Airport, 65.39% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Calgary International Airport from central Calgary, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near YYC? If you've booked an early flight from Calgary International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
If you're landing on a late Calgary International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near SAW:
Travel at your own speed with a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Essence, Eren Rent a Car or 724 Rent and experience more of Istanbul and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. The drive time takes about 55 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
August is the most popular month for flights from Calgary International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Istanbul in April.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Calgary International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Look for cheap tickets from YYC to SAW sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
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Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). No visit is complete without checking out Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.