Flying from Frankfurt to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Frankfurt to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) are the main airports in Frankfurt.
The average duration of a direct flight from Frankfurt to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is 2 hours 52 minutes.
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is located in Istanbul. The city operates in the UTC+3 timezone and is 2 hours ahead of Frankfurt.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is the most popular route. There are 138 direct weekly departures to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, hop on the last flight with Pegasus Airlines at 17:45. Go for the first FRA to SAW departure operated by Pegasus Airlines at 11:35 if you want to get going earlier.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Frankfurt to SAW. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling over a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
You can find a direct flight from Frankfurt to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) leaving from Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Pegasus Airlines is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Frankfurt to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport taking off from FRA.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Frankfurt to SAW. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
The distance from central Frankfurt to FRA is approximately 14 kilometres. Check out travel apps like Google Maps for the fastest route, whether that's in your own car or with public transport.
Catching an early flight from Frankfurt to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near Frankfurt Airport:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) operates nonstop flights from Frankfurt to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
You can board a direct flight from Frankfurt to SAW with AJet. This is one of the main airlines that operates this route out of HHN.
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Frankfurt to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, check out these options when departing from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Pristina International Airport (PRN)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
On public transport, you can travel from central Frankfurt to HHN in around 2 hours and 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 121 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour and 32 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Frankfurt to SAW, chill out in one of these hotels close to Frankfurt - Hahn Airport:
About Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
If you have a late flight from Frankfurt to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near SAW:
Getting from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 57 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour and 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
69 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Return flights start from 104 €. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
Book 1 month before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from Frankfurt to SAW.
The cheapest month for tickets from Frankfurt to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' search feature to find the most affordable day to fly if you're flexible with your plans.
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The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
August is the most popular month for flights from Frankfurt to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head for Istanbul in April when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Frankfurt to SAW in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap flights from Frankfurt to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC and 11ºC on average.
More about Istanbul
After booking your flight from Frankfurt to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Istanbul:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower are top sights which should be on any good Istanbul itinerary.
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