Travelling from Istanbul to Giza Sphinx International Airport (SPX): What you need to know
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is Istanbul's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Istanbul to Giza Sphinx International Airport (SPX) leaving from here.
The timezone in Giza is UTC+2, which is one hour behind Istanbul. Giza Sphinx International Airport is located in Giza.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Istanbul to SPX.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Istanbul to SPX that include a stopover. To explore your options departing from Istanbul Airport (IST), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between IST and SPX include:
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Antalya Airport (AYT)
Muscat International Airport (MCT)
The journey from central Istanbul to IST takes about 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near Istanbul Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Giza Sphinx International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Looking to fly out of Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)? Direct Istanbul to Giza Sphinx International Airport (SPX) plane tickets can be booked from here.
Pegasus has direct flights from Istanbul to SPX departing from SAW. Book your favourite seat and reach your destination in a single stretch.
Pegasus Airlines is the top choice for bookings on the SAW to SPX route.
Flights between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Giza Sphinx International Airport see fewer delays with Pegasus Airlines than with any other carrier.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in about 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Istanbul to SPX flight? Unwind in a hotel near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance of 68%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on time.
About Giza Sphinx International Airport (SPX)
Once your flight from Istanbul to Giza Sphinx International Airport has touched down, relax and unwind at a nearby hotel. Prime Select West Sodic is a comfortable option that's an easy drive from SPX.
Booking your ride around one week in advance of your Istanbul to Giza Sphinx International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Giza Sphinx International Airport (SPX) to central Giza
Giza Sphinx International Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Giza. It takes around 45 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling on public transport takes around 1 hour 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Giza Sphinx International Airport (SPX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Giza Sphinx International Airport is R 1,308. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 2,686. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Istanbul to SPX. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Istanbul to Giza Sphinx International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Istanbul to Giza Sphinx International Airport.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Giza Sphinx International Airport (SPX)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Istanbul to Giza Sphinx International Airport (SPX). January is the most popular month to visit Giza. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in November.
When booking your Istanbul to SPX plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Giza, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
January has temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Giza Sphinx International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Giza
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Giza right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from Istanbul to Giza Sphinx International Airport:
You'll find plenty of exciting things to do in Giza when you're in the mood to sightsee. Start exploring at Great Sphinx of Giza followed by Great Pyramid of Giza and Khufu Pyramid.
Explore more of Egypt
You've visited Giza, now it's time to discover more of Egypt. Travel about 153 kilometres northwest to Alexandria to check off its top sights. From Bibliotheca Alexandria to Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach, your itinerary will be busy.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Egypt, head for Port Said, about 193 kilometres northeast of Giza. Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque are the start of reasons to visit.

