Travelling from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Zurich Airport.
The timezone in Zurich is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Istanbul.
Flights from SAW to ZRH start from 08:10 — the earliest with AJet. The latest departure is at 14:05 with Pegasus. Overall, there are 25 weekly Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Zurich Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to catch your SAW to ZRH flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Pegasus offers direct flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Zurich Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Zurich — and maybe even more of Switzerland if your schedule allows.
Pegasus is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With 65.85% of its services landing on schedule, Pegasus is the most punctual carrier offering SAW to ZRH flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Zurich Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between SAW and ZRH include:
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
Venice Marco Polo Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Zurich Airport flight is R 678. A return fare is currently R 1,862. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To get cheap tickets from SAW to ZRH, reserve your journey four months ahead of your planned departure.
March is the cheapest month for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Zurich Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Picking up cheap flights from SAW to ZRH is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Of the flights that depart from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, 76.93% land on time at their destination.
Central Istanbul to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 55 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport usually takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Zurich Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to SAW:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you're getting in on a late Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Zurich Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near ZRH:
Travel at your own speed with a Zurich Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and chase adventure across Zurich and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Zurich Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport to the centre of Zurich has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Zurich Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Zurich in January.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from SAW to ZRH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've seen Zurich, now it's time to discover more of Switzerland. Travel about 72 kilometres west to Basel to check off its leading attractions. From Basel Minster to Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Bern is another favourite destination in Switzerland and is around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. No journey is complete without experiencing Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.