Travelling from Stansted Airport (STN) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Stansted Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 40 minutes.
Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, making Istanbul three hours ahead of London.
Take your pick of 61 weekly Stansted Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flights. The 00:20 departure with Pegasus is the earliest available. Pegasus operates the last service of the day at 23:15.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your STN to SAW flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Istanbul (and then discovering more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a breeze with Pegasus. This popular airline offers direct flights from Stansted Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Pegasus on this route.
Pegasus is the most punctual carrier operating STN to SAW flights, with 67.46% of its services arriving as planned.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Stansted Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between STN and SAW:
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
Vienna International Airport
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Stansted Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight is 53 €. A round-trip fare right now is 91 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book five months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from STN to SAW.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Stansted Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Stansted Airport (STN)
Of the departures from Stansted Airport, 64.73% land on time at their destination.
Central London to Stansted Airport is around 64 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near STN. Whether you're taking an early flight from Stansted Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Consider booking a hotel near SAW if you have a late Stansted Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
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 see more of Istanbul and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. The drive time takes about 55 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
August is the busiest month for flights from Stansted Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Istanbul in April.
When booking your flight from Stansted Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from STN to SAW in January. Average temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) just waiting to be explored. Around 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a visit to Ankara will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.