Flying from New York to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): What you need to know
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is eight hours ahead of New York. Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is located in Istanbul.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from New York to SAW. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're going away during a peak month like July, make your way to the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines are longer during high seasons like Christmas, New Year and spring break.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from New York to SAW with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between JFK and SAW include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of New York, JFK can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near New York John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from New York to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:
73% of flights that depart New York John F. Kennedy International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Cross another spot off your travel list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from New York to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, check out these options when setting off from Newark Liberty International Airport:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
On public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in around 1 hour. The airport is roughly 24 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to SAW flight:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 71%.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
From the centre of New York, LGA is around 13 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 30 minutes to get to the airport by car and 55 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay near New York LaGuardia Airport and know you'll make it to your boarding gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early New York to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights reach their destinations when they should. At LGA, that figure is 69%.
You'll find New York LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from New York to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near SAW instead:
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Getting from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
Central Istanbul is around 48 kilometres from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport takes about 1 hour 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Right now, $457 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $979. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from New York to SAW. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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The best time to fly from New York to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
November is the quietest month for flights from New York to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW), while June is the most popular. Find the ideal time to visit Istanbul based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a New York to SAW plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Istanbul to range from 21ºC to 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from New York to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 11ºC.
More about Istanbul
After booking your flight from New York to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Istanbul:
Hagia Sophia Museum and Historic Areas of Istanbul are just two of the top attractions to put on your Istanbul travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Hagia Sophia History Museum.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've seen Istanbul, now it's time to discover more of Türkiye (Turkey). Journey around 161 kilometres southeast to Eskisehir to check off its must-visit sights. From Eskişehir Odunpazarı Evleri to Archeological Museum and TÜRASAŞ Revolution Cars Museum, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Make your way 97 kilometres east from Istanbul to visit Adapazarı, another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). No trip is complete without seeing Ağa Cami and Earthquake & Cultural Museum.