Flying from Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) to Lisbon Airport (LIS): what you need to know
Lisbon is three hours behind Istanbul and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your SAW to LIS flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Lisbon Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between SAW and LIS:
Madrid Airport
Barcelona Airport
Athens International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) to Lisbon Airport (LIS)
$154 is the lowest price for a one-way Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Lisbon Airport flight. A return flight starts at $348. These fares may change based on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SAW to LIS if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Lisbon Airport.
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Handy information about Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
Of all flights departing from Istanbul Sabiha Airport, 68% land on schedule at their destination.
Istanbul Sabiha Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to SAW? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Lisbon Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Lisbon Airport (LIS)
If you're coming in on a late Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Lisbon Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near LIS:
Grab a Lisbon Airport rental car and explore Lisbon and beyond with your own wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and OK Mobility are top outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Lisbon Airport about two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Lisbon Airport (LIS)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Lisbon Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Lisbon. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Lisbon is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Lisbon Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SAW to LIS in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC (46ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Portugal
You've seen Lisbon, now it's time to discover other parts of Portugal. Journey around 274 kilometres north to Porto to tick off its must-visit sights. From Ribeira District to Rio Douro and Livraria Lello, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 8 kilometres north-west of Lisbon, Amadora is another favourite stop in Portugal. Experience major highlights starting with Roman Villa, Park Fantasia and Palácio dos Condes da Lousã.