Travelling from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 5 minutes.
Istanbul is one hour behind Baku and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Each week, there are 36 Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as early as possible, select the 04:05 Pegasus flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 17:55 with AJet.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your GYD to SAW flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
With direct flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport available through a range of airlines, flying to Istanbul (and then other parts of Türkiye (Turkey)) is a cinch. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With a dependable 87.1% of services arriving on schedule, AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating GYD to SAW flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between GYD and SAW include:
Esenboga International Airport
Trabzon Airport
Tbilisi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Currently, 70 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 134 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from GYD to SAW, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
November is the cheapest month for flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from GYD to SAW.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
Handy information about Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Heydar Aliyev International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 83.46% of flights that take off from GYD arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To reach Heydar Aliyev International Airport from central Baku, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near GYD. Whether you've booked an early flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SAW instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Essence, Eren Rent a Car or 724 Rent and experience more of Istanbul and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to central Istanbul has a drive time of about 55 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Istanbul. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Istanbul during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from GYD to SAW in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored once you've seen Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Türkiye (Turkey), head for Izmir, roughly 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square are among its highlights.
