Flying from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Basel.
Flights from BSL to SAW start from 11:50 — the earliest with AJet. The last service of the day is at 18:35 with Pegasus. Overall, you can choose from 42 weekly EuroAirport Swiss to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to make your BSL to SAW flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Pegasus offers direct flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Istanbul — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if time allows.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Pegasus.
Pegasus is the most punctual carrier that offers BSL to SAW flights, with 74.17% of its services landing on schedule.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from EuroAirport Swiss to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BSL and SAW:
Venice Marco Polo Airport
Pristina International Airport
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
$71 is currently the best price for a one-way EuroAirport Swiss to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight. Return flights start from $116. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from BSL to SAW, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The cheapest month for flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Save time searching for cheap flights from BSL to SAW by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
When it comes to EuroAirport Swiss's on-time performance, data shows 76.48% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to EuroAirport Swiss from central Basel, it'll take around 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near BSL? If you've booked an early flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Book a hotel near SAW if you have a late EuroAirport Swiss to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab 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.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport about four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
From Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, Istanbul is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 55 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Istanbul. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BSL to SAW in January. Average temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
If you want to check out another major stop in Türkiye (Turkey), consider Izmir, roughly 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square are the start of reasons to visit.