Flying from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is one hour ahead of Sharm El Sheikh.
Flights from SSH to SAW start from 01:30 — the earliest with Pegasus. The latest departure is at 21:05 with Pegasus. Overall, you can take your pick of 17 weekly Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your SSH to SAW flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
AJet is your gateway to discovering Istanbul (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Check out the direct flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with AJet on this route.
With a dependable 80.47% of services landing on schedule, Pegasus Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating SSH to SAW flights.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SSH and SAW:
Cairo Airport
Antalya Airport
Hurghada Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
Currently, R 1,168 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,290. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from SSH to SAW by booking ten months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Organise your trip for March. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SSH to SAW by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
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 Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport.
Handy information about Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sharm El Sheikh Airport, 72% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Sharm El Sheikh Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Sharm El Sheikh. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to SSH? If you're catching an early flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
Consider staying in a hotel near SAW if you're on a late Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Istanbul Sabiha Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Essence, Eren Rent a Car or 724 Rent and chase adventure across Istanbul and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Istanbul Sabiha Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
The quietest month for a flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Istanbul based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When reserving your flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SSH to SAW sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) just waiting to be discovered. Around 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a trip to Ankara will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.
