Travelling from Istanbul to Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA): What you need to know
Put your holiday plans into action by working out where you'll catch your flight from Istanbul to Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA). Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are the main airports in Istanbul.
Augusto C Sandino International Airport is located in Managua. The city runs on the UTC-6 timezone and is nine hours behind Istanbul.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Istanbul to MGA. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
In peak travel periods, allow for longer wait times and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Istanbul to MGA with a stopover. To explore your options departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between IST and MGA include:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The journey from central Istanbul to IST takes around 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Istanbul to Augusto C Sandino International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels near Istanbul Ataturk Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
SAW is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It'll take 55 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Istanbul to MGA flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
76.93% of flights leaving Sabiha Gokcen International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA)
If you have a late flight from Istanbul to Augusto C Sandino International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near MGA:
Begin your adventure by picking up an Augusto C Sandino International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Budget or Enterprise and experience the lesser-explored corners of Managua and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride around one week ahead of your Istanbul to Augusto C Sandino International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Augusto C Sandino International Airport is R 10,531. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 16,248. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Istanbul to MGA. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Cheap Istanbul to Augusto C Sandino International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a better deal is available on plane tickets from Istanbul to MGA.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Istanbul to Augusto C Sandino International Airport.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA)
Think about your travel style when planning your trip dates. February is the quietest month to go to Managua. July is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
Lock in an Istanbul to MGA plane ticket departing in April if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Managua to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Augusto C Sandino International Airport in January when temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
More about Managua
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Managua right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Istanbul to Augusto C Sandino International Airport:
You'll find loads of things to do in Managua when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your exploring at El Malecon followed by Laguna de Tiscapa and Bicentenario Park.
Explore more of Nicaragua
Chinandega is just one of the many cities in Nicaragua waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Managua. Around 121 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Iglesia San Antonio, Parque Central Chinandega and Rotonda Los Encuentros.
Estelí is another sought-after destination in Nicaragua and is around 105 kilometres north of Managua. No journey is complete without experiencing Catedral de Nuestra Señora del Rosario, Fábrica Joya de Nicaragua and Museo De Historia Y Arqueologia Dr. Alejandro Davila Bolaños.