Travelling from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 40 minutes.
Prague's timezone is UTC+1, making Prague two hours behind Istanbul.
You can choose from nine weekly Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flights. The 09:00 departure with Pegasus is the earliest you can take. Pegasus operates the last service of the day at 13:50.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SAW to PRG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Jetting into Prague (and then discovering more of Czechia!) is a breeze with Pegasus. This popular carrier has direct flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague.
Pegasus is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With an impressive 80.22% of services arriving as planned, Pegasus is the most punctual carrier for SAW to PRG flights.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague. Here are the most popular stopovers between SAW and PRG:
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Orio al Serio International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flight is 54 €. A return plane ticket is currently 115 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book five months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SAW to PRG.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SAW to PRG.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
76.93% of flights taking off from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near SAW. Whether you're taking an early flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PRG instead:
Follow your own route with a Vaclav Havel Airport Prague rental car. Book your wheels from Rent Plus, Panek or Carwiz and find adventure across Prague and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague around three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to central Prague
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is roughly 18 kilometres from central Prague. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague. To skip the crowds, travel to Prague in April.
The warmest month in Prague is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SAW to PRG sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Czechia
Brno is just one of the many places in Czechia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Prague. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Brno astronomical clock, Old Town Hall and Moravian Museum.
Ostrava is another well-known destination in Czechia and is around 274 kilometres east of Prague. No journey is complete without experiencing Silesian-Ostrava Castle, National Cultural Monument Lower Vitkovice and Bolt Tower Cafe.
