Flying from Toronto to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): What you need to know
When organising your flight from Toronto to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW), there's a good range of airports you can depart from. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are Toronto's main terminals.
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is seven hours ahead of Toronto. Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is located in Istanbul.
Your flight from Toronto to SAW won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Heading off during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Toronto, YYZ can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Pearson International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Toronto to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
63.97% of flights that leave from Pearson International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
On public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in around 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 3 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Toronto to SAW flight? Relax in a hotel near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport before your break officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 62.09%.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
From the centre of Toronto, YKF is around 105 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to arrive by car and 4 hours 5 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Make catching an early Toronto to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels near Region of Waterloo International Airport and head to your check-in counter without rushing:
The on-time performance record of YKF is 63.64%. In other words, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
About Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Toronto to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near SAW:
Pick up a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car and discover Istanbul and beyond with your own wheels. Essence, Eren Rent a Car and 724 Rent are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around four weeks before your Toronto to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight.
Getting from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to the centre of Istanbul is around 31 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is $558. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,158. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Toronto to SAW if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
August is the most popular month for flights from Toronto to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Visit Istanbul in April if you prefer a quieter experience.
Book a Toronto to SAW flight ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Istanbul to range from 20ºC to 30ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Toronto to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Istanbul
After booking your flight from Toronto to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Istanbul:
Hagia Sophia History Museum and Hagia Sophia Museum are a couple of top attractions to put on your Istanbul to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Historic Areas of Istanbul.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've done Istanbul, now it's time to discover other corners of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel around 161 kilometres south-east to Eskisehir to check off its top attractions. From Eskişehir to Eskişehir and Eskişehir Odunpazarı Evleri, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Adapazarı is another favourite destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 97 kilometres east of Istanbul. No journey is complete without experiencing Ozanlar Ulu Cami, Güllük Cami and Valide Cami.