Flying from London to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): What you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from London to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are the main airports in London.
3 hours 55 minutes is the average travel time for a direct London to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight.
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is three hours ahead of London. Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is located in Istanbul.
To ensure you catch your flight from London to SAW, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Popular months like July or other busy periods mean longer waiting times and potential 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 London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Reach your destination without the detour from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Direct flights from London to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) can be booked from here.
When departing from LHR, you can catch a direct flight from London to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport with British Airways.
The most frequently booked airline between LHR and SAW is British Airways.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 71.43% of its services arriving on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to SAW. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from London to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by staying at one of these hotels near London Heathrow Airport:
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 78% land on schedule at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your flight from London to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick another place off your list. Some popular stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and SAW are:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
LGW is around 48 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your London to SAW flight? Unwind in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
London Gatwick Airport has a track record for punctuality. 82% of flights out of here land when expected.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Get there with one smooth ride from London Stansted Airport (STN). Direct flights from London to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport can be booked from here.
Pegasus is one trusted airline that offers direct London to SAW plane tickets from STN.
The most frequently booked airline between STN and SAW is Pegasus Airlines.
With 69.47% of its services arriving as planned, Pegasus Airlines is the leading performer for punctuality on this route.
You can book a plane ticket from London to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) with one or more stops leaving from London Stansted Airport (STN). These are some of the most popular stopovers between STN and SAW:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
The journey time to STN from central London is around 45 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early London to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to London Stansted Airport and get to your departure gate with time to spare:
STN has a solid on-time arrivals performance of 80%, so there's a high chance your flight will stay on track and touch down when it should.
About Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
If you're arriving on a late flight from London to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near SAW:
For the lowest price, book your ride around four weeks ahead of your London to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight.
Getting from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It'll take around 1 hour 40 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
$89 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Return flights start from $158. These prices can change depending on availability.
Book 11 months before you want to fly. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from London to SAW.
April is when you're most likely to land a fantastic deal on a London to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from London to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Think about your travel style when deciding the best time to fly. November is the quietest month to go to Istanbul. June is when most people book flights from London to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
Book a London to SAW plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Istanbul to range from 21ºC to 30ºC.
January has temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Search for cheap tickets from London to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Istanbul
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Istanbul right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from London to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Hagia Sophia Museum and Historic Areas of Istanbul are a couple of top attractions to put on your Istanbul travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Hagia Sophia History Museum.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) you'll want to see. About 161 kilometres southeast of Istanbul, a visit to Eskisehir will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Eskişehir Odunpazarı Evleri, Archeological Museum and TÜRASAŞ Revolution Cars Museum.
Where to next? Journey to Adapazarı. It's about 97 kilometres east of Istanbul and boasts highlights including Ağa Cami and Earthquake & Cultural Museum.





