Travelling from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): what you need to know
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is ten hours ahead of Seattle.
Your SEA to SAW flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between SEA and SAW include:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight is $389. A return ticket is currently $1,009. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SEA to SAW, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from SEA to SAW.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
Handy information about Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
81.27% of flights departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport reach their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from SEA.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is around 23 kilometres from central Seattle. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near SEA? If you've booked an early flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SAW instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Essence, Eren Rent a Car or 724 Rent and find adventure across Istanbul and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport around four weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. Driving there takes about 55 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes around 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Istanbul. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Istanbul during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SEA to SAW in January. Temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) you should also see. About 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a visit to Ankara will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Türkiye (Turkey), head for Izmir, about 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square are the start of reasons to visit.