Flying from Bangkok to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports to choose from in Bangkok. Explore your options departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) when organising your flight from Bangkok to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
Istanbul is four hours behind Bangkok. Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is located in Istanbul, which follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Bangkok to SAW.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Bangkok to SAW. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular options:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Bangkok, BKK can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Bangkok to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to Suvarnabhumi Airport:
When it comes to Suvarnabhumi Airport's on-time performance, 67.87% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
DMK is around 27 kilometres from central Bangkok. It takes 30 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your Bangkok to SAW flight, stay in one of these hotels near Don Mueang International Airport:
Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time performance of 66.48%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport make it to their destination on time.
About Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Book a hotel close to SAW if you have a late flight from Bangkok to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car and explore Istanbul and beyond with your own wheels. Essence, Eren Rent a Car and 724 Rent are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your Bangkok to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to central Istanbul is roughly 31 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It takes around 1 hour 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is R 4,021. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 8,026. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Bangkok to SAW. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
Cheap Bangkok to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Bangkok to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
August is the most popular month for flights from Bangkok to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Visit Istanbul in April for a more low-key escape.
Lock in a Bangkok to SAW plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Istanbul to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January has temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Bangkok to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Istanbul
Start your Istanbul trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Hagia Sophia History Museum, Hagia Sophia Museum and Historic Areas of Istanbul are top sights which should feature on any good Istanbul itinerary.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've visited Istanbul, now it's time to explore other parts of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel about 161 kilometres south-east to Eskisehir to tick off its top sights. From Eskişehir to Eskişehir and Eskişehir Odunpazarı Evleri, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Adapazarı is another well-known destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 97 kilometres east of Istanbul. No journey is complete without seeing Ozanlar Ulu Cami, Güllük Cami and Valide Cami.