Travelling from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 25 minutes.
Abu Dhabi is one hour ahead of Istanbul and is in the UTC+4 timezone.
Flights from SAW to AUH start from 00:10 — the first with Hi Fly Malta. The last service of the day is at 22:30 with Pegasus. In total, you can take your pick of seven weekly Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your SAW to AUH flight.
Flying during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Hi Fly Malta offers direct flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Abu Dhabi — and maybe even more of United Arab Emirates if your schedule allows.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Hi Fly Malta.
With a reliable 85.71% of services arriving on schedule, Pegasus has the best on-time record for SAW to AUH flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between SAW and AUH:
Bahrain International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Cairo International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Currently, R 1,252 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 3,029. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from SAW to AUH by booking at least 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport.
Handy information about Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Of the departures from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, 76.93% land on time at their destination.
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near SAW? If you're boarding an early flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Reserve a hotel near AUH if you're on a late Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab an Abu Dhabi International Airport rental car and explore Abu Dhabi and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hertz, Alamo and Europcar are popular outlets you can book with here.
To secure the best deal, book your ride from Abu Dhabi International Airport a few weeks in advance. Prices usually increase closer to your departure date.
Getting from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to central Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Abu Dhabi. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
February is the most popular month for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Abu Dhabi in April.
The warmest month in Abu Dhabi is July, with temperatures ranging between 29ºC (84ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF). Lock in your flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SAW to AUH in January. Temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
Dubai is just one of the many places in United Arab Emirates waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Abu Dhabi. Around 121 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall Heart and Desert safari tourism.
Around 145 kilometres north-east of Abu Dhabi, Sharjah is another essential stop in United Arab Emirates. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Al majaz waterfront, Petrofac and Al Montazah Park.
