Travelling from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport.
Istanbul is one hour behind Dubai and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Each week, there are 25 Dubai Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flights. If you'd like to take off early, jump on the 03:10 AJet flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 17:30 with flydubai.
Your DXB to SAW flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like December, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Dubai Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport, so getting to Istanbul (and then visiting more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of passengers choose to travel with flydubai on this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates DXB to SAW flights is flydubai. Its services arrive as scheduled 76.23% of the time.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Dubai Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between DXB and SAW include:
Kuwait Airport
Bahrain Airport
Baghdad International Airport
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
71% of flights leaving from Dubai Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Dubai to Dubai Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near DXB. Whether you're catching an early flight from Dubai Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
If you're landing on a late Dubai Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near SAW:
Pick up a Istanbul Sabiha Airport rental car and discover Istanbul and beyond with your own wheels. Essence, Eren Rent a Car and 724 Rent are well-known companies you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Istanbul Sabiha Airport around four weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
August is the most popular month for flights from Dubai Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Istanbul in March.
Before locking in your flight from Dubai Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DXB to SAW sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) you'll want to see. Around 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a trip to Ankara will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Izmir is another well-known destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No journey is complete without a visit to Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.
