Flying from Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Milan Bergamo Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport.
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Milan.
Flights from BGY to SAW start from 11:45 — the earliest with Pegasus. The last service of the day is at 17:15 with Pegasus. Overall, there are 14 weekly Milan Bergamo Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your BGY to SAW flight.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
AJet is your ticket to exploring Istanbul (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Check out the direct flights from Milan Bergamo Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport offered by this carrier.
Most travellers choose to fly with AJet on this route.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for BGY to SAW flights is Pegasus Airlines.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Milan Bergamo Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BGY and SAW:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Athens International Airport
Vienna Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Milan Bergamo Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flight is $98. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $198. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To get cheap tickets from BGY to SAW, reserve your journey eight months ahead of your departure date.
Plan your trip for January. That's the cheapest month for flights from Milan Bergamo Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from BGY to SAW by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Milan Bergamo Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport.
Handy information about Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
When it comes to Milan Bergamo Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Milan Bergamo Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Milan. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Milan Bergamo Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near BGY:
Arriving at Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
If you're arriving on a late Milan Bergamo Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near SAW:
Explore without limits with a Istanbul Sabiha Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Essence, Eren Rent a Car or 724 Rent and find adventure across Istanbul and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Istanbul Sabiha Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Sabiha Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. The drive time takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 40 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
The quietest month for a flight from Milan Bergamo Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Istanbul based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Istanbul is July, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Milan Bergamo Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BGY to SAW sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Türkiye (Turkey), head for Izmir, roughly 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square are key reasons to visit.




