Travelling from Brussels to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): What you need to know
Lay the groundwork for your adventure by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Brussels to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Brussels Airport (BRU) and Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) are the main airports in Brussels.
The average time for a direct Brussels to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight is 3 hours 20 minutes.
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is located in Istanbul. The city follows the UTC+3 timezone and is two hours ahead of Brussels.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is the most popular route. There are 12 direct departures a week to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, take the last flight with AJet at 5:50pm. Go for the first BRU to SAW departure operated by AJet at 12:05pm if you want to get going earlier.
To ensure you get on your flight from Brussels to SAW, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like September. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and as much as four hours for international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
You can take a direct flight from Brussels to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) leaving from Brussels Airport (BRU).
When leaving from BRU, you can catch a direct flight from Brussels to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport with AJet.
AJet is the airline most travellers choose for flights from BRU to SAW.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Brussels to SAW leaving from Brussels Airport (BRU), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
BRU is about 13 kilometres from central Brussels. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 20 minutes.
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75% of flights departing from Brussels Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)
You can book a direct Brussels to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) plane ticket with departures from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL). Work out whether leaving from CRL works best for your plans.
Catch your direct flight from Brussels to SAW with Pegasus. This is one of the main carriers operating this route out of CRL.
On the CRL to SAW route, Pegasus Airlines is the go-to airline for most travellers on this route.
Among the carriers operating flights between Brussels South Charleroi Airport and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, Pegasus Airlines leads in on-time performance.
Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from Brussels to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Brussels South Charleroi Airport and SAW:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
On public transport, you can travel from central Brussels to CRL in about 1 hour 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 55 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Brussels to SAW flight? Check in to a hotel near Brussels South Charleroi Airport before your trip officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
78% of all departures from Brussels South Charleroi Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
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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. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Brussels to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is R 964. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 2,240. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Brussels to SAW. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Affordable Brussels to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Brussels to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Think about your travel style when deciding when to fly. November is the quietest month to go to Istanbul. June is when most people book flights from Brussels to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Istanbul is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your Brussels to SAW plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Brussels to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Istanbul
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You'll find plenty of terrific things to do in Istanbul when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick off your itinerary at Hagia Sophia Museum followed by Historic Areas of Istanbul and Hagia Sophia History Museum.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've done Istanbul, now it's time to discover other parts of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel around 161 kilometres southeast to Eskisehir to tick off its popular sights. From Eskişehir Odunpazarı Evleri to Archeological Museum and TÜRASAŞ Revolution Cars Museum, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Head 97 kilometres east from Istanbul to reach Adapazarı, another favourite among visitors to Türkiye (Turkey). Be sure to check out Ağa Cami and Earthquake & Cultural Museum.
