Travelling from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL) to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport is 2 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Basel.
Flights from BSL to SAW start at 11:55 — the first with AJet. The last service of the day is at 21:20 with Pegasus. Overall, you can take your pick of 14 weekly Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your BSL to SAW flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Pegasus Airlines is your ticket to exploring Istanbul (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Check out the direct flights from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Most passengers choose to fly with Pegasus Airlines on this route.
With 71.31% of its services landing on schedule, Pegasus Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating BSL to SAW flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between BSL and SAW include:
Venice Marco Polo Airport
Izmir Airport
Pristina Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL) to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flight is R 829. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 1,707. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from BSL to SAW by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BSL to SAW by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport.
Handy information about Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL)
Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart BSL arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Central Basel to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to BSL? If you're catching an early flight from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
Consider booking a hotel close to SAW if you're catching a late Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Istanbul Sabiha Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Essence, Eren Rent a Car or 724 Rent and venture far and wide through Istanbul and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Istanbul Sabiha Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Sabiha Airport to central Istanbul has a drive time of around 1 hour 5 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
August is the busiest month for flights from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Istanbul in March.
Lock in your flight from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport for July if you'd like to explore Istanbul during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BSL to SAW in January if you'd rather travel during 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 places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored after you've experienced Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Izmir is another well-known destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No trip is complete without seeing Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.
