Travelling from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 45 minutes.
Jeddah and Istanbul share the UTC+3 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Each week, there are 39 King Abdulaziz International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flights. If you want to take off early, take the 02:05 Pegasus flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 19:55 with flynas.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to board your JED to SAW flight.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
You can travel nonstop to Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey). Book a ticket with one of these carriers offering direct flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Pegasus has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Flynas is the most punctual carrier offering JED to SAW flights. An impressive 81.94% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. These are the top stopovers between JED and SAW:
Cairo International Airport
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Right now, 76 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way King Abdulaziz International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 136 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book five months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from JED to SAW.
April is the cheapest month for flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from JED to SAW by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
Handy information about King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
King Abdulaziz International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 81.7% of flights that depart JED arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To reach King Abdulaziz International Airport from central Jeddah, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Need a convenient hotel close to JED? If you're catching an early flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late King Abdulaziz International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SAW instead:
Explore without limits with a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Essence, Eren Rent a Car or 724 Rent and discover more of Istanbul and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport around four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. Driving there takes about 55 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The quietest month for a flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Istanbul based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JED to SAW in January. Average temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've seen Istanbul, now it's time to discover more of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel around 354 kilometres east to Ankara to check off its top sights. From Museum of Anatolian Civilizations to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park, your itinerary will be busy.
Izmir is another favourite destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No trip is complete without visiting Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.