Flying from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Vienna Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport.
Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Istanbul two hours ahead of Vienna.
Flights from VIE to SAW start from 10:35 — the first with Pegasus. The last departure is at 20:35 with Pegasus. In total, you can choose from 25 weekly Vienna Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your VIE to SAW flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Pegasus Airlines offers direct flights from Vienna Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Istanbul — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if you have time.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Pegasus Airlines.
Among carriers operating VIE to SAW flights, Pegasus Airlines has the best track record for timely arrivals.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Vienna Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flight is $112. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $220. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book four months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from VIE to SAW.
The cheapest month for flights from Vienna Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from VIE to SAW by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Vienna Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport.
Handy information about Vienna Airport (VIE)
80% of flights leaving Vienna Airport arrive at their destination on time. With its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from VIE.
Vienna Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Vienna. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near VIE. Whether you're catching an early flight from Vienna Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Vienna Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SAW instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Istanbul Sabiha Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Essence, Eren Rent a Car or 724 Rent and explore beyond Istanbul's main sights.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Istanbul Sabiha Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
From Istanbul Sabiha Airport, Istanbul is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour 40 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
August is the busiest month for flights from Vienna Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Istanbul in March.
Lock in your flight from Vienna Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport for July if you'd like to explore Istanbul during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 30ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from VIE to SAW in January. Average temperatures are between 2ºC and 11ºC then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) you'll want to see. Around 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a visit to Ankara will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No trip is complete without experiencing Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.



