Travelling from Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) to Izmir Airport (ADB): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Izmir Airport is 1 hour 10 minutes.
Istanbul and Izmir share the same timezone, UTC+3.
You can choose from 85 weekly Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Izmir Airport flights. The 00:05 departure with AJet is the earliest you can take. Pegasus operates the latest service of the day at 23:55.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SAW to ADB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Travelling to Izmir (and then discovering more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a breeze with AJet. This popular carrier has direct flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Izmir Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is AJet.
Pegasus Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers SAW to ADB flights, with 69.15% of its services landing on schedule.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Izmir Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SAW and ADB:
Adana Airport
Antalya Airport
Ankara Esenboga Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) to Izmir Airport (ADB)
22 € is currently the best price for a one-way Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Izmir Airport flight. Return flights start from 45 €. These prices may change depending on demand.
Book nine months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from SAW to ADB.
February is the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Izmir Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from SAW to ADB.
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Handy information about Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Istanbul Sabiha Airport, 68% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Istanbul to Istanbul Sabiha Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Izmir Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near SAW:
Arriving at Izmir Airport (ADB)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Izmir Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ADB instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Izmir Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hit, Essence or Goldcar to explore Izmir and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Izmir Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Izmir Airport (ADB) to central Izmir
From Izmir Airport, Izmir is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Izmir Airport (ADB)
August is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Izmir Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Izmir in March.
Lock in your flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Izmir Airport for July if you want to explore Izmir during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SAW to ADB in January. Average temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've done Izmir, now it's time to explore other parts of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel around 322 kilometres north-east to Istanbul to check off its must-visit sights. From Hagia Sophia Museum to Historic Areas of Istanbul and Hagia Sophia History Museum, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 257 kilometres north-east of Izmir, Bursa is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Experience major highlights starting with Old Bursa Historic Houses, Archeological Museum and Bursa Grand Bazaar.