Travelling from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is 2 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is one hour ahead of Sharm El Sheikh.
You can choose from ten weekly Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flights. The 01:25 departure with Pegasus is the earliest available. Pegasus operates the last service of the day at 17:05.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your SSH to SAW flight.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Istanbul (and then seeing more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is easy with Pegasus. This popular airline offers direct flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Pegasus on this route.
Pegasus leads the way as the most punctual carrier for SSH to SAW flights, with 85.71% of its services arriving as scheduled.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SSH and SAW include:
Antalya Airport
Cairo International Airport
Hurghada International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Right now, 44 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 123 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from SSH to SAW, book your trip four months before your departure.
Schedule your trip for March. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from SSH to SAW.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
Handy information about Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
When it comes to Sharm El Sheikh Airport's on-time performance, data shows 65.11% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Sharm El Sheikh Airport is about 5 kilometres from central Sharm El Sheikh. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near SSH. Whether you're catching an early flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SAW instead:
Pick up a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car and discover Istanbul and beyond with your own set of wheels. Essence, Eren Rent a Car and 724 Rent are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport about four weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to the centre of Istanbul has a drive time of about 55 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
August is the most popular month for flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Istanbul in April.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SSH to SAW in January. Temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've done Istanbul, now it's time to discover more of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel about 354 kilometres east to Ankara to tick off its must-visit sights. From Museum of Anatolian Civilizations to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another corner of Türkiye (Turkey), head for Izmir, roughly 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square are the start of reasons to visit.