Travelling from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Edinburgh Airport is 4 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Edinburgh is UTC+0, which is three hours behind Istanbul.
Leave enough time to make your SAW to EDI flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Pegasus is your gateway to discovering Edinburgh (and maybe even some other exciting parts of United Kingdom!). Check out the direct flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Edinburgh Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Most travellers choose to fly with Pegasus on this route.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SAW and EDI include:
Dusseldorf International Airport
Vienna International Airport
Orio al Serio International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
At the moment, $110 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $269. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from SAW to EDI, book your trip five months before your departure date.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from SAW to EDI.
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Handy information about Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Of all flights leaving Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, 76.93% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Sabiha Gokcen International Airport from central Istanbul, it'll take around 55 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Edinburgh Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near SAW:
Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Consider staying in a hotel close to EDI if you're on a late Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up an Edinburgh Airport rental car and explore Edinburgh and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Hertz are top providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Edinburgh Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
From Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
June is the busiest month for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Edinburgh in January.
Book your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Edinburgh Airport for July if you'd like to go to Edinburgh during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SAW to EDI in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've seen Edinburgh, now it's time to explore more of United Kingdom. Journey about 402 kilometres south to Birmingham to tick off its popular sights. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in United Kingdom, consider Glasgow, roughly 64 kilometres west of Edinburgh. Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum are the start of reasons to visit.