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SAW Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

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Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is an airport serving Istanbul, Turkey.

· 80 departures on the board
  • 05:05
    VF3084
    Izmir(ADB)
    On time
  • 05:10
    PC816
    Erbil(EBL)
    On time
  • 05:15
    PC2370
    Batman(BAL)
    On time
  • 05:25
    PC2752
    Sivas(VAS)
    On time
  • 05:25
    PC2664
    Ankara(ESB)
    On time
  • 05:25
    TK3020
    Ankara(ESB)
    On time
  • 05:25
    PC2134
    Hatay(HTY)
    On time
  • 05:30
    PC2570
    Malatya(MLX)
    On time
  • 05:35
    TK3282
    Ordu-Giresun(OGU)
    On time
  • 05:35
    PC2502
    Van(VAN)
    On time
  • 05:40
    PC2000
    Antalya(AYT)
    On time
  • 05:45
    PC1910
    Nicosia(ECN)
    On time

About SAW Airport

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) in Istanbul serves as a major gateway on the city’s Asian side with two passenger terminals handling both domestic and international traffic. Home base carriers include Pegasus Airlines and AnadoluJet, alongside regular services from Turkish Airlines and numerous low-cost and charter operators. Popular destinations range across Europe, the Middle East and regional Turkish cities, making it a busy alternative to Istanbul’s other airports. Travelers can use the airport’s online flight board to track arrivals and departures while planning transfers, ground transport and check‑in times.

Where flights from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport do not go every day

Airlines fly daily to 80 destinations from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport; another 24 are served only on certain days of the week. Most destinations are reachable on Tuesday (97); fewest on Wednesday (91).

DestinationDeparture daysDeparts
Algier (ALG)VF · PC · TKMon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun08:55 +3
Adiyaman (ADF)PC · TKMon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat06:25 +4
Belgrade (BEG)PC · TKMon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun12:50 / 15:15
Pristina (PRN)TK · VFMon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun09:15 +5
Alma-ata (ALA)PCMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat21:05
Cizre (NKT)TK · VFMon, Tue, Fri, Sun06:35 +2
Agri (AJI)TKMon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun07:35
Bahrain (BAH)PCTue, Fri, Sun00:20 +2
Batumi (BUS)PCMon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun12:20 +3
Casablanca (CMN)PCTue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun19:45
Alexandria (HBE)TK · VFMon, Thu, Sat23:30
Sulaymaniyah (ISU)TK · VFMon, Tue, Thu, Sat23:15
Lyon (LYS)TK · VFThu, Sat, Sun09:55 +2
Alicante (ALC)PCTue, Thu, Sat, Sun10:30
Bremen (BRE)PCTue, Wed, Thu, Sun10:55 +2
Dammam (DMM)PCMon, Wed, Thu, Sat22:10 / 22:50
Eindhoven (EIN)PCMon, Tue, Thu, Sat10:40
Bishkek (FRU)TKMon, Wed, Fri, Sun19:05
Tokat (TJK)TK · VFTue, Thu, Sat16:25 / 17:00
Aktyubinsk (AKX)PCTue, Thu, Sun22:00 / 22:45

Another 4 destinations operate less often.

Carrier timetable as of July 27, 2026, for the current scheduling season. Individual charter and seasonal services may be missing or incomplete.

How do I get to and from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport?

Sabiha Gökçen is served by a mix of options: an airport shuttle and municipal buses connect to key parts of Istanbul, and long‑distance coaches link regional destinations. Taxis and ride‑hailing apps operate from dedicated ranks outside arrivals. Car rental desks are in the terminal with nearby parking. Travel times vary widely with Istanbul traffic, so choose rail/bus where available for more predictable journeys.

How do the terminals work at Sabiha Gökçen International Airport?

SAW has a single main passenger terminal handling both domestic and international flights, with separate check‑in areas and passport control for international travel. Arrivals and departures are on different levels; follow signage for transfer desks and security screening if changing flights. Airlines use allocated zones and gates, so confirm your terminal/check‑in zone with your carrier before arriving.

Tips for flying from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

Allow extra time for road transfers due to heavy Istanbul traffic, especially during peak morning and evening hours. For international departures, have passport and travel documents ready at passport control and security. Check your airline’s baggage and online check‑in options to speed throughput. If you have a tight connection, notify ground staff on arrival and use priority lanes if eligible; keep local transport alternatives in mind in case of delays.

Frequently asked questions

The IATA airport code for Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is SAW.

The ICAO code for Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is LTFJ.

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is located in Istanbul, Turkey.

The local time zone at Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is Europe/Istanbul (GMT+3).

About 292 scheduled departures were counted at Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) when flight schedules were last measured on July 19, 2026.

For international flights, arrive at least 3 hours before departure; for domestic flights, about 2 hours.

Based on the current departures board at Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), scheduled flights are operated by Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, Ajet, FYC, and Kam Air.

As of the carrier timetable for July 27, 2026, daily flights from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport serve 80 destinations. Another 24 are available only on selected days — for example Algier on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, Adiyaman on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and Belgrade on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays.

Destinations on the current departures board at Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) include Antalya, Ankara, Erbil, Van, Nicosia, and Kayseri.

The board on this page shows arrivals and departures for Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). It re-checks for updates while the page is open, and every board states how old its data is — busy hubs are refreshed within hours, quieter airports less often.

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Istanbul, Turkey · GMT+3

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