Travelling from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Trabzon Airport (TZX): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Trabzon Airport.
Istanbul and Trabzon follow the same timezone, UTC+3.
Take your pick of 79 weekly Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Trabzon Airport flights. The 00:10 departure with AJet is the earliest flight available. Pegasus operates the last service of the day at 23:25.
Leave enough time to make your SAW to TZX flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as 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 Trabzon (and then exploring more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a cinch with Pegasus. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Trabzon Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Pegasus on this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates SAW to TZX flights is Pegasus. Its services land as planned 77.81% of the time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Trabzon Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between SAW and TZX:
Antalya Airport
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
Adana Sakirpasa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Trabzon Airport (TZX)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Trabzon Airport flight is $41. A return fare right now is $82. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To get cheap tickets from SAW to TZX, book your trip five months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Trabzon Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SAW to TZX by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Trabzon Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Of the flights that depart from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, 76.93% land on schedule at their destination.
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 30 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Trabzon Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to SAW:
Arriving at Trabzon Airport (TZX)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Trabzon Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near TZX instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Trabzon Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Avec car rentals, Carwiz or Wish Car Hire to explore Trabzon and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Trabzon Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Trabzon Airport (TZX) to central Trabzon
Trabzon Airport to the centre of Trabzon has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
When to fly to Trabzon Airport (TZX)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Trabzon Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Trabzon. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Trabzon Airport for August if you want to explore Trabzon during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SAW to TZX sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Trabzon has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) you should also see. Around 483 kilometres south-west of Trabzon, a visit to Gaziantep will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Gaziantep Castle, Zeugma Mosaic Museum and Gaziantep Botanik Bahcesi.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Türkiye (Turkey), head for Diyarbakir, roughly 338 kilometres south of Trabzon. St. Giragos Armenian Church, Deliller Hani and Behrampasa Mosque are key reasons to visit.