Flying from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Paris: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Paris is 3 hours 30 minutes.
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is located in Istanbul. Following the UTC+1 timezone, Paris is two hours behind Istanbul.
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the most popular route, with 11 departures a week to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, the last flight from SAW to CDG is with AJet at 14:50. Go for the first departure operated by AJet at 08:35 if you want to get on your way earlier.
Leave enough time to make your SAW to Paris flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading away during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Direct Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Paris tickets are available for booking. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is where you'll arrive.
AJet is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Paris.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight ticket from SAW to Paris. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Located around 31 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul, SAW can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
In search of a hotel close to SAW? If you're catching an early flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Paris, these stays put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
76.93% of flights that take off from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Paris
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Paris flight is R 1,057. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 2,306. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from SAW to Paris, book your journey two months before your departure.
The best month for picking up cheap Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Paris tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The distance from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris is roughly 27 kilometres. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to CDG if you're coming in on a late flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Paris. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar and chase adventure across Paris and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Charles de Gaulle Airport around two weeks ahead of your flight from SAW to Paris.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Once your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Paris has arrived, you can reach the city centre in about 35 minutes by car. Central Paris is roughly 19 kilometres from Paris Orly Airport (ORY).
The journey will take roughly 55 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel close to ORY. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your SAW to Paris flight:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or slow-moving cab lines. Grab a Paris Orly Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare rates and availability from Alamo, Europcar and Keddy By Europcar.
Snap up a deal by booking your ride from ORY one week in advance. You'll also have access to a greater selection of vehicles.
The address for Paris Orly Airport is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) is around 88 kilometres from central Paris. It takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to reach the city centre by ride-share or cab once you've hopped off your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Paris.
The journey will take about 2 hours 20 minutes on public transport.
If you don't want to make the trip into the centre, choose a hotel close to BVA. Settle in at one of these stays after your SAW to Paris flight:
Start your trip without stressing over how to arrive at your destination with a Beauvais-Tille Airport rental car. Book your wheels with reliable names here like Loca Malin, Budget and Europcar.
About three weeks before your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Paris is a good time to book your vehicle from BVA. You're more likely to get a better rate or even pick up some early bird discounts.
Beauvais-Tille Airport's address is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Best time to go to Paris
Carefully consider your travel dates before locking in your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Paris. The city buzzes during high season, but rates are typically higher and top attractions can get crowded. Go to Paris in the low season for a quieter vibe.
Before booking a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Paris flight ticket, think about the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Paris, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SAW to Paris in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
More about Paris
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Paris right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Paris:
Louvre Museum and Eiffel Tower are a couple of top attractions to put on your Paris itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many places in France waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Paris. Around 386 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in France, consider Nantes, about 338 kilometres south-west of Paris. Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes are among the biggest draws.