Travelling from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is 3 hours 45 minutes.
Helsinki's timezone is UTC+2, making Helsinki one hour behind Istanbul.
Flights from SAW to HEL start from 09:20 — the earliest with Pegasus. The latest departure is at 10:55 with Pegasus. In total, there are five weekly Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to board your SAW to HEL flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Flying into Helsinki (and then exploring more of Finland!) is a snap with Pegasus. This popular airline has direct flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Pegasus is the top choice for travellers on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for SAW to HEL flights is Pegasus.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between SAW and HEL:
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Copenhagen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Currently, $112 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $247. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book one month before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SAW to HEL.
Plan your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
76.93% of flights departing from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Istanbul to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 55 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near SAW:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Consider staying in a hotel near HEL if you're on a late Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car and explore Helsinki and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and addCar are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to central Helsinki has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
It takes around 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Helsinki. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SAW to HEL in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Finland
Espoo is just one of the many cities in Finland waiting to be discovered after you've seen Helsinki. Around 16 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Finland, head for Tampere, roughly 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum are highlights.