Travelling from Bangkok to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): What you need to know
Istanbul is four hours behind Bangkok. Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is located in Istanbul, which operates on the UTC+3 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Bangkok to SAW, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like February, 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 fly during a peak period in general.
Airports in Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Bangkok to SAW leaving from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Your journey might pause in:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
The journey from central Bangkok to BKK takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Bangkok to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport:
68% of flights that depart Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
DMK is about 24 kilometres from central Bangkok. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Bangkok to SAW flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport:
Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time performance of 66%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on time.
About Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Have a late flight from Bangkok to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near SAW and turn out the lights sooner:
Pick up a Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car and explore Istanbul and beyond with your own set of wheels. Essence, Eren Rent a Car and 724 Rent are well-known companies you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride around four weeks in advance of your Bangkok to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight.
Getting from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
Central Istanbul is around 48 kilometres from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is R 3,830. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 8,057. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Bangkok to SAW. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Cheap Bangkok to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Bangkok to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
October is the most popular month for flights from Bangkok to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Visit Istanbul in August if you prefer a quieter experience.
Book a Bangkok to SAW plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Istanbul to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Bangkok to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).
More about Istanbul
After booking your flight from Bangkok to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Istanbul:
Hagia Sophia Museum and Historic Areas of Istanbul are just the start of the top-rated attractions to add to your Istanbul to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Hagia Sophia History Museum.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Eskisehir is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored once you've seen Istanbul. Around 161 kilometres away to the southeast, well-known attractions include Eskişehir, Eskişehir and Eskişehir Odunpazarı Evleri.
Around 97 kilometres east of Istanbul, Adapazarı is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Ozanlar Ulu Cami, Güllük Cami and Valide Cami.