Flying from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Dublin Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport.
Istanbul is three hours ahead of Dublin and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
You can choose from four weekly Dublin Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flights. The 12:55 departure with Pegasus is the earliest flight you can take. Pegasus operates the latest service of the day at 14:25.
To ensure you catch your DUB to SAW flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Pegasus Airlines has direct flights from Dublin Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Istanbul — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if time allows.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Pegasus Airlines.
Pegasus Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates DUB to SAW flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Dublin Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between DUB and SAW include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Zurich Airport
Vienna Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Dublin Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flight is $78. A return fare is currently $214. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book one month before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from DUB to SAW.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Dublin Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from DUB to SAW.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Dublin Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Dublin Airport (DUB)
77% of flights taking off from Dublin Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To get to Dublin Airport from central Dublin, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near DUB? If you're catching an early flight from Dublin Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Dublin Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SAW instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Istanbul Sabiha Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Essence, Eren Rent a Car or 724 Rent and chase adventure across Istanbul and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Istanbul Sabiha Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
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.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
The quietest month for a flight from Dublin Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Istanbul based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Istanbul is July, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Dublin Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DUB to SAW sometime 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 taken in the sights of Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.

