Travelling from Diyarbakir Airport (DIY) to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Diyarbakir Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport is 2 hours 5 minutes.
Diyarbakir and Istanbul are in the UTC+3 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Each week, there are 21 Diyarbakir Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flights. To be on board as soon as possible, opt for the 06:40 Pegasus flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 23:00 with Pegasus.
Leave plenty of time to make your DIY to SAW flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
AJet has direct flights from Diyarbakir Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Istanbul — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if time allows.
Most passengers choose to fly with AJet on this route.
With 75.16% of its services landing on schedule, Pegasus Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating DIY to SAW flights.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Diyarbakir Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport. These are the top stopovers between DIY and SAW:
Antalya Airport
Izmir Airport
Ercan Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Diyarbakir Airport (DIY) to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
R 614 is the best price for a one-way Diyarbakir Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flight. Return flights start at R 1,251. These prices can change depending on demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from DIY to SAW if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Diyarbakir Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from DIY to SAW by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Diyarbakir Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Diyarbakir Airport (DIY)
73% of flights that depart Diyarbakir Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Diyarbakir Airport from central Diyarbakir, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near DIY. Whether you have an early flight from Diyarbakir Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
If you're getting in on a late Diyarbakir Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near SAW:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Istanbul Sabiha Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Essence, Eren Rent a Car or 724 Rent and chase adventure across Istanbul and beyond.
Booking your ride from Istanbul Sabiha Airport about four weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
The quietest month for a flight from Diyarbakir Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Istanbul based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Diyarbakir Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport for July if you'd like to go to Istanbul during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from DIY 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 explored once you've seen the sights of Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Izmir is another standout destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No journey is complete without seeing Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.
