Travelling from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is one hour ahead of Beirut.
Flights from BEY to SAW start from 03:35 — the first with Pegasus. The last service of the day is at 09:10 with Pegasus. Overall, you can take your pick of 12 weekly Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to board your BEY to SAW flight.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Flying into Istanbul (and then seeing more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a snap with Pegasus. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
Pegasus has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Pegasus stands out as the most punctual carrier for BEY to SAW flights, with 89.29% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between BEY and SAW:
Dalaman Airport
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
Cairo International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
R 1,234 is the lowest price for a one-way Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 2,629. These fares can change depending on availability.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BEY to SAW. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Schedule your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
When it comes to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport's on-time performance, 76.7% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Beirut. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Need a handy hotel close to BEY? If you've booked an early flight from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
If you're getting in on a late Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near SAW:
Pick up a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car and discover Istanbul and beyond with your own set of wheels. Essence, Eren Rent a Car and 724 Rent are top outlets to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport around four weeks ahead.
Getting from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
From Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, Istanbul is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 55 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
August is the most popular month for flights from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Istanbul in April.
Lock in your flight from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Istanbul during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BEY to SAW in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered once you've seen Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
Izmir is another standout destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No journey is complete without visiting Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.