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Flight deals from New York to Istanbul Sabiha Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York to Istanbul Sabiha Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 9,324. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.R 4,300 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Oct.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,300, select.
Istanbul.R 4,391 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,391, select.
Istanbul.R 4,549 per passenger.Departing Sat, 18 Apr.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 18 Apr, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,549, select.
Istanbul.R 5,345 per passenger.Departing Fri, 8 May.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 8 May, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,345, select.
Istanbul.R 5,530 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug.One-way flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,530, select.
Istanbul.R 5,550 per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 Jan.One-way flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from New York Newark on Sun, 3 Jan, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,550, select.
Istanbul.R 5,850 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Dec.One-way flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 17 Dec, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,850, select.
Istanbul.R 6,111 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov.One-way flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from New York Newark on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,111, select.
Istanbul.R 6,122 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Mar.One-way flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,122, select.
Istanbul.R 6,342 per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Jul.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 26 Jul, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,342, select.
Istanbul.R 6,598 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Jun.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,598, select.
Istanbul.R 61,842 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb.One-way flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 61,842, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York to Istanbul Sabiha

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York to Istanbul Sabiha flights are currently cheapest in October.
Mar
from R 6,122
Apr
from R 4,549
May
from R 5,345
Jun
from R 6,598
Jul
from R 6,342
Aug
from R 5,530
Sep
from R 4,391
Oct
from R 4,300
Nov
from R 6,111
Dec
from R 5,850
Jan
from R 5,550
Feb
from R 61,842

New York to Istanbul Sabiha: Alternative routes

Compare routes from New York to Istanbul below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Istanbul Sabiha.

Istanbul Sabiha

30km from central Istanbul
Closest
from R 4,300
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Istanbul

34km from central Istanbul
Cheapest
from R 3,754
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New York to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 4,300
Cheapest month to flyOctober

Finding cheap flights from New York to Istanbul Sabiha: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York to Istanbul Sabiha is R 8,968. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from New York to Istanbul Sabiha. But we found flights with one stop from R 8,968.
As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from New York to Istanbul Sabiha.
The cheapest month to fly from New York to Istanbul Sabiha is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from New York to Istanbul Sabiha Airport on Tuesday, 8 September 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between New York and Istanbul Sabiha Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul Sabiha but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Istanbul Sabiha is Icelandair .

Travelling from New York to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): What you need to know

  • Organising your flight from New York to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) begins with finding the best airport to start your adventure from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are your main options in New York.

  • The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is seven hours ahead of New York. Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is located in Istanbul.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from New York to SAW. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.

Airports in New York

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • We make it easy to find cheap flights from New York to SAW with a stopover. To explore your options leaving from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between JFK and SAW include:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Vienna International Airport (VIE)

    • Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • Travelling from central New York to JFK takes around 1 hour 20 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Planning to catch an early flight from New York to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near John F. Kennedy International Airport:

  • When it comes to John F. Kennedy International Airport's on-time performance, 74.1% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.

  • JFK is located at JFK Airport.

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • Split up your flight from New York to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between Newark Liberty International Airport and SAW are:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)

    • Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

  • EWR is around 24 kilometres from central New York. It'll take 30 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to SAW flight:

  • Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73.3%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that take off from this airport land at their destination on time.

  • EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.

LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

  • LGA is around 18 kilometres from central New York. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 25 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.

  • Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near LaGuardia Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early New York to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight:

  • With 80.0% of its departing flights arriving when they should, LGA is a dependable starting point for any journey.

  • The address of LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.

About Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

Getting from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul

  • Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to the centre of Istanbul is roughly 31 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.

  • When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is R 4,300. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 8,968. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.

  • To find cheap flights from New York to SAW, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.

  • Affordable New York to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from New York to SAW.

  • Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from New York to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and number of stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.

The best time to fly from New York to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • Picture the kind of break you want when planning the timing of your trip. April is the quietest month to visit Istanbul. August is when most people book flights from New York to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.

  • The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your New York to SAW plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.

  • January sees temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from New York to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

More about Istanbul

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Istanbul right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from New York to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:

  • There are plenty of terrific things to do in Istanbul when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Hagia Sophia History Museum followed by Hagia Sophia Museum and Historic Areas of Istanbul.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • You've seen Istanbul, now it's time to discover more of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel around 161 kilometres south-east to Eskisehir to check off its leading attractions. From Eskişehir to Eskişehir and Eskişehir Odunpazarı Evleri, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • If you're looking to explore another corner of Türkiye (Turkey), consider Adapazarı, roughly 97 kilometres east of Istanbul. Ozanlar Ulu Cami, Güllük Cami and Valide Cami are highlights.

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