Travelling from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Dubai: what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Dubai and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 51 minutes.
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is located in Istanbul. Based in the UTC+4 timezone, Dubai is 1 hour ahead of Istanbul.
The busiest route is from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Dubai Airport (DXB). Choose from 57 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from SAW to DXB is the 14:05 flydubai option. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 22:25 with flydubai.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from SAW to Dubai.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can get a direct flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Dubai. Begin your journey at SAW and touch down at Dubai Airport (DXB).
You'll have your choice of carriers that offer direct flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Dubai. Get on board with any of these:
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from SAW to Dubai. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
Trabzon Airport (TZX)
Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
To travel to United Arab Emirates for tourism purposes, you'll need an e-visa if you hold a passport from Türkiye (Turkey). However, visa rules are subject to change and other documentation may be needed depending on the duration and purpose of your stay. Always check the most recent guidelines before booking your cheap ticket from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Dubai.
SAW is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 57 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near SAW. Whether you're taking an early flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Dubai or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
How to find the cheapest flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Dubai
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Dubai is $134. The cheapest price for a return flight is $324. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 3 months before you want to travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SAW to Dubai.
Plan your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Dubai. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport (DXB) is around 14 kilometres from central Dubai. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 16 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 49 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Dubai. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DXB instead:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
The centre of Dubai is around 56 kilometres from Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). As soon as your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Dubai has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 45 minutes.
The trip will take about 2 hours and 5 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places to rest your head close to DWC. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your flight from SAW to Dubai at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Dubai
July is the most popular month to catch a flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Dubai while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Dubai, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
The warmest month in Dubai is July, with temperatures ranging between 30ºC and 42ºC. Lock in your flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Dubai in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from SAW to Dubai in January when temperatures average between 14ºC and 25ºC.
More about Dubai
Start your Dubai trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Dubai, browse our range of hotels including:
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