Flying from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Antalya Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
Antalya and Istanbul are both in the UTC+3 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Flights from AYT to SAW start from 00:05 — the first with Pegasus. The last service of the day is at 23:55 with AJet. In total, there are 111 weekly Antalya Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flights.
Leave enough time to make your AYT to SAW flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Getting to Istanbul (and then discovering more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is easy with AJet. This popular airline offers direct flights from Antalya Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is AJet.
The most punctual carrier offering AYT to SAW flights is Pegasus Airlines. Its services arrive as scheduled 69.75% of the time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Antalya Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between AYT and SAW:
Ankara Esenboga Airport
Izmir Airport
Ercan Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Antalya Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flight is 30 €. A return ticket is currently 59 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from AYT to SAW, reserve your journey 11 months before your departure.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Antalya Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from AYT to SAW.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Antalya Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport.
Handy information about Antalya Airport (AYT)
Of all flights leaving Antalya Airport, 75% arrive on time at their destination.
Antalya Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Antalya. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near AYT? If you've booked an early flight from Antalya Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Antalya Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SAW instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Istanbul Sabiha Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Essence, Eren Rent a Car or 724 Rent and discover more of Istanbul and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Istanbul Sabiha Airport around four weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
The quietest month for a flight from Antalya Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Istanbul based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Istanbul is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Antalya Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from AYT to SAW in January. Average temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've done Istanbul, now it's time to explore more of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel around 354 kilometres east to Ankara to tick off its top attractions. From The Roman Theatre to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Türkiye (Turkey), head for Izmir, about 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square are highlights.
