Travelling from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Hannover Airport (HAJ): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Hannover Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 30 minutes.
Hannover's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Hannover two hours behind Istanbul.
Flights from SAW to HAJ start from 08:35 — the first with AJet. The last service of the day is at 23:25 with Pegasus. In total, you can choose from 58 weekly Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Hannover Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SAW to HAJ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Pegasus has direct flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Hannover Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Hannover — and maybe even more of Germany if you have time.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Pegasus on this route.
Pegasus is the most punctual carrier that operates SAW to HAJ flights. A reliable 83.33% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Hannover Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between SAW and HAJ:
Vienna International Airport
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Hannover Airport flight is $63. A round-trip ticket right now is $143. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SAW to HAJ if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.
Plan your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Hannover Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Of all flights departing from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, 76.93% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Istanbul to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 55 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to SAW? If you're boarding an early flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Hannover Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Hannover Airport (HAJ)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Hannover Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HAJ instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Hannover Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Enterprise and experience the lesser-explored corners of Hannover and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Hannover Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to central Hannover
Hannover Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from central Hannover. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Hannover Airport (HAJ)
June is the busiest month for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Hannover Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Hannover in January.
Lock in your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Hannover Airport for August if you'd like to visit Hannover during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SAW to HAJ sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
Hannover has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Germany you'll want to see. About 257 kilometres east of Hannover, a visit to Berlin will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Around 129 kilometres north of Hannover, Hamburg is another favourite stop in Germany. Experience major highlights starting with Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.