Flying from Ercan Airport (ECN) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): what you need to know
A direct flight from Ercan Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport takes on average 1 hour 25 minutes. The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, so it's 1 hour ahead of Nicosia.
There are 172 flights from Ercan Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport each week. Choose the 00:05 flight if you want to set off as soon as possible. If you'd prefer to leave later, the last flight from ECN to SAW is 23:55.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Pegasus is your gateway to exploring Istanbul (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Check out the direct flights from Ercan Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport offered by this popular airline.
If you want a stopover for your flight from Ercan Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. These are the most popular stopovers between ECN and SAW:
Esenboga International Airport
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
Antalya Airport
To find out if you need a visa to enter Türkiye (Turkey), contact your airline and the local embassy or consulate. They'll provide you with all the necessary information, including any other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from ECN to SAW.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ercan Airport (ECN) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
26 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Ercan Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. A return flight starts from 46 €. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Book 8 months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ECN to SAW.
April is the cheapest month for tickets from Ercan Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Ercan Airport (ECN)
Ercan Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from central Nicosia. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour and 9 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
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Arriving at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Ercan Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near SAW:
Getting from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to the centre of Istanbul is around 57 minutes in a car. It's approximately 48 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
It'll take around 1 hour and 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
August is the busiest month for flights from Ercan Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Istanbul in April.
Book your flight from Ercan Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport for August if you want to explore Istanbul during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from ECN to SAW in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC and 11ºC on average.
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All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower are essential stops on your Istanbul itinerary.
There's more than one way to get to Istanbul. Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is an alternative. Consider the flight deals and timetables available from this international airport.
Complete your Istanbul trip with hotels and a car rental
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