Flying from Milan to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): What you need to know
Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) is Milan's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Milan to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) leaving from here.
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is located in Istanbul. The city runs on the UTC+3 timezone and is two hours ahead of Milan.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Milan to SAW.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during high season in general.
Airports in Milan
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Milan to SAW leaving from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Some popular options include:
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
MXP is around 48 kilometres from central Milan. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Milan to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these stays near Milan Malpensa Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Milan Malpensa Airport, 76% land on time at their destination.
Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
Think about setting out from Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY). You can book a direct Milan to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) plane ticket from this hub.
Take a direct flight from Milan to SAW with Pegasus. This is one of the leading carriers operating this route out of BGY.
Pegasus Airlines is the most popular choice for passengers flying from BGY to SAW.
Pegasus Airlines ranks as the most punctual carrier operating flights between Milan Bergamo Airport and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
You can reach BGY from central Milan in approximately 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your Milan to SAW flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Milan Bergamo Airport:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Milan Bergamo Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 75%.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
You can book a plane ticket from Milan to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) with a stop or two out of Milano Linate Airport (LIN). These are some of the most popular stopovers between LIN and SAW:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The journey time to LIN from central Milan is around 30 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 20 minutes to cover the 8 kilometres or so.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your Milan to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Milano Linate Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out first thing:
LIN has a stellar on-time arrivals performance of 84%, so you can rely on your flight to stay on course and touch down as expected.
About Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Milan to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, few things top 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 options near SAW:
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Milan to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight.
Getting from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
From Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, central Istanbul is around 48 kilometres away. It takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
64 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Milan to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. A return flight starts at 124 €. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Book eight months before you travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Milan to SAW.
January is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a Milan to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
June is when most people book flights from Milan to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Plan your visit to Istanbul in November if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Istanbul is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your Milan to SAW plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Milan to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Istanbul
Start your Istanbul trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Milan to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
You'll find loads of exciting things to do in Istanbul when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Hagia Sophia Museum followed by Historic Areas of Istanbul and Hagia Sophia History Museum.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) just waiting to be discovered. About 161 kilometres southeast of Istanbul, a visit to Eskisehir will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Eskişehir Odunpazarı Evleri, Archeological Museum and TÜRASAŞ Revolution Cars Museum.
Make your way 97 kilometres east from Istanbul and you'll find yourself in Adapazarı, another standout destination in Türkiye (Turkey). Don't leave without exploring Ağa Cami and Earthquake & Cultural Museum.
