Travelling from Sfax El Maou Airport (SFA) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
Istanbul is two hours ahead of Sfax El Maou and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your SFA to IST flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like February. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sfax El Maou Airport (SFA) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
165 € is currently the best price for a one-way Sfax El Maou Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. A return flight starts from 288 €. These fares may change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SFA to IST if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Sfax El Maou Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across each month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Sfax El Maou Airport (SFA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sfax El Maou Airport, data shows 77.5% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Sfax El Maou to Sfax El Maou Airport is around 0.16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 0 hours to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Have an early flight from Sfax El Maou Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to SFA:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Sfax El Maou Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Travel at your own speed with an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and venture far and wide through Istanbul and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. The drive time takes around 50 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
April is the busiest month for flights from Sfax El Maou Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Istanbul in February.
Lock in your flight from Sfax El Maou Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport for August if you'd like to explore Istanbul during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SFA to IST in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) you'll want to see. Around 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a visit to Ankara will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
Izmir is another sought-after destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No journey is complete without dropping by Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.
