Flying from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): what you need to know
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is seven hours ahead of Atlanta.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your ATL to SAW flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. These are the top stopovers between ATL and SAW:
London Heathrow Airport
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Edinburgh Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Right now, 281 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 682 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ATL to SAW if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from ATL to SAW.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
Handy information about Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
ATL is located at 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
Of all flights departing from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, 76.64% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport from central Atlanta, it takes about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near ATL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
If you have a late Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near SAW:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Essence, Eren Rent a Car or 724 Rent and venture far and wide through Istanbul and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport about four weeks ahead.
Getting from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to central Istanbul has a drive time of around 55 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
August is the most popular month for flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Istanbul in April.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ATL to SAW sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) just waiting to be explored. Around 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a trip to Ankara will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
If you want to check out another great destination in Türkiye (Turkey), consider Izmir, roughly 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square are among its highlights.
