Flying from Belfast to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): What you need to know
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is located in Istanbul. The city is in the UTC+3 timezone and is three hours ahead of Belfast.
For a smooth 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 catch your flight from Belfast to SAW.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as June and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Belfast to SAW. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Belfast International Airport (BFS). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular airports:
Manchester Airport (MAN)
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Belfast, BFS can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Belfast to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these stays near Belfast International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Belfast International Airport, 68% arrive on time at their destination.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Break up your flight from Belfast to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick another place off your list. Some top stopovers between George Best Belfast City Airport and SAW are:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
BHD is around 5 kilometres from central Belfast. It takes 15 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near George Best Belfast City Airport the day before your Belfast to SAW flight:
George Best Belfast City Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69%. This figure shows how often flights that depart from this airport land at their destination on time.
About Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Belfast to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near SAW:
Grab a Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car and discover Istanbul and beyond with your own wheels. Essence, Eren Rent a Car and 724 Rent are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Belfast to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 1 hour 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
71 € is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. A return flight starts from 144 €. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Belfast to SAW, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Belfast to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Belfast to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Belfast to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). October is the most popular month to visit Istanbul. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in August.
Lock in a Belfast to SAW plane 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 (68ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Belfast to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport in January when temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).
More about Istanbul
Start your Istanbul trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Belfast to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
Hagia Sophia Museum and Historic Areas of Istanbul are just the start of the top-rated attractions to add to your Istanbul to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Hagia Sophia History Museum.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Eskisehir is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Istanbul. Around 161 kilometres away to the southeast, top sights here include Eskişehir, Eskişehir and Eskişehir Odunpazarı Evleri.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Türkiye (Turkey), head for Adapazarı, about 97 kilometres east of Istanbul. Ozanlar Ulu Cami, Güllük Cami and Valide Cami are among the biggest draws.