Travelling from Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) to Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Sulaymaniyah International Airport.
Istanbul and Sulaymaniyah follow the same timezone, UTC+3.
There are four Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Sulaymaniyah International Airport flights every week to choose from.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your SAW to ISU flight.
Flying during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Sulaymaniyah (and then seeing more of Iraq!) is a cinch with AJet. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Sulaymaniyah International Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with AJet on this route.
Choose a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Sulaymaniyah International Airport. Dubai Airport is a top stopover on the SAW to ISU route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) to Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU)
R 1,216 is currently the best price for a one-way Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Sulaymaniyah International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 2,788. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
It's often best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SAW to ISU. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Sulaymaniyah International Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from SAW to ISU.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Sulaymaniyah International Airport.
Handy information about Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
68% of flights leaving from Istanbul Sabiha Airport make it to their destination on time.
To get to Istanbul Sabiha Airport from central Istanbul, it'll take about 1 hour 5 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 40 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to SAW? If you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Sulaymaniyah International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU)
Book a hotel close to ISU if you have a late Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Sulaymaniyah International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go beyond Sulaymaniyah and explore places that aren't on most itineraries with your own wheels. You can pick up a Sulaymaniyah International Airport rental car from Hertz.
To secure the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Sulaymaniyah International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Prices typically increase closer to your travel date.
Getting from Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU) to central Sulaymaniyah
Sulaymaniyah International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Sulaymaniyah. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It takes around 40 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Sulaymaniyah International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Sulaymaniyah in March.
Lock in your flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Sulaymaniyah International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Sulaymaniyah during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SAW to ISU in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of Iraq
Baghdad is just one of the many places in Iraq waiting to be explored once you've seen Sulaymaniyah. Around 274 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Al-Kadhimiya Mosque, Great Mosque and Mosque of the Prophet.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Iraq, head for Mosul, roughly 225 kilometres north-west of Sulaymaniyah. Rabban Hormizd Monastery, Al-Hadbaa Tower and Mosque of Prophet Yunus A.S. (Jonah) are among its highlights.
