Flying from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Stuttgart Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 45 minutes.
Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, making Istanbul two hours ahead of Stuttgart.
Every week, there are 49 Stuttgart Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flights. If you prefer to get going early, opt for the 12:45 Pegasus flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 18:25 with Pegasus.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your STR to SAW flight.
Travelling during a peak month like June? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Istanbul (and then discovering more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a breeze with Pegasus. This popular airline has direct flights from Stuttgart Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Pegasus.
With 68.99% of its services landing on schedule, Pegasus is the most punctual carrier operating STR to SAW flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Stuttgart Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between STR and SAW:
Venice Marco Polo Airport
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
At the moment, 41 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Stuttgart Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 79 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from STR to SAW, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The cheapest month for flights from Stuttgart Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Stuttgart Airport (STR)
When it comes to Stuttgart Airport's on-time performance, 77.15% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Stuttgart Airport from central Stuttgart, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 55 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to STR? If you've booked an early flight from Stuttgart Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
If you're arriving on a late Stuttgart Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near SAW:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Essence, Eren Rent a Car or 724 Rent and experience more of Istanbul and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
From Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, Istanbul is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 55 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
August is the most popular month for flights from Stuttgart Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Istanbul in April.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Stuttgart Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from STR to SAW in January. Temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) you'll want to see. Around 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a visit to Ankara will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Experience major highlights starting with Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.