Travelling from Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) to Sphinx International Airport (SPX): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Sphinx International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Giza is UTC+2, which is one hour behind Istanbul.
Each week, there are five Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Sphinx International Airport flights. To take off as soon as possible, pick the 22:05 Pegasus flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 23:50 with Pegasus.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your SAW to SPX flight.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Giza (and then seeing more of Egypt!) is a cinch with Pegasus Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Sphinx International Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with Pegasus Airlines on this route.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate for SAW to SPX flights is Pegasus Airlines.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Sphinx International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between SAW and SPX include:
Dubai Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Antalya Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) to Sphinx International Airport (SPX)
$141 is currently the best price for a one-way Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Sphinx International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $275. These prices can change depending on availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SAW to SPX if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Sphinx International Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SAW to SPX by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Sphinx International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
Of all flights departing from Istanbul Sabiha Airport, 68% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Istanbul Sabiha Airport from central Istanbul, it takes about 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 40 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Sphinx International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to SAW:
Arriving at Sphinx International Airport (SPX)
Step off your Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Sphinx International Airport flight and be in your hotel bed soon after. If you're looking for a handy option within easy reach of SPX, head for Prime Select West Sodic.
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Sphinx International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sixt, Budget or Avis and explore beyond Giza's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from Sphinx International Airport around one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Sphinx International Airport (SPX)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Sphinx International Airport. September is the busiest month to head to Giza. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Giza is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 40ºC. Lock in your flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Sphinx International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC and 22ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SAW to SPX sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
You've done Giza, now it's time to discover other parts of Egypt. Journey about 177 kilometres north-west to Alexandria to check off its leading sights. From Bibliotheca Alexandria to Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach, your itinerary will be busy.
If you want to check out another major stop in Egypt, consider Port Said, roughly 177 kilometres north-east of Giza. Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque are key highlights.

