Travelling from Stockholm to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): what you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when planning your flight from Stockholm to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Check out your options for jetting out of Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), Bromma Airport (BMA) and Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO).
Hop on a direct flight from Stockholm to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and you'll be in the air for around 3 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is 2 hours ahead of Stockholm. Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is located in Istanbul.
The busiest route is from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW), with 12 direct services every week. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from ARN to SAW is the 11:20 Pegasus Airlines option. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the last departure is at 16:40 with Pegasus Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Stockholm to SAW.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as June and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Airports in Stockholm
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Stockholm to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) operate out of this terminal.
Pegasus Airlines is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Stockholm to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport leaving from ARN.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and possibly even explore another city. When browsing flights from Stockholm to SAW leaving from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
ARN is about 40 kilometres from the centre of Stockholm. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy traveller tool will show you the quickest route and available public transport options.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near Stockholm Arlanda Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Stockholm to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Bromma Airport (BMA)
Bromma Airport (BMA) offers direct flights from Stockholm to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Stockholm to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you want to do, check out these stops between Bromma Airport and SAW:
Skopje International Airport (SKP)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Stansted Airport (STN)
With public transport, you can travel from central Stockholm to BMA in around 53 minutes. The terminal is roughly 10 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not spend an extra night away from home? Consider checking in to one of these accommodation options near Bromma Airport the day before your flight from Stockholm to SAW:
About Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Stockholm to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near SAW:
Getting from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 57 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour and 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Stockholm to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
For a one-way ticket from Stockholm to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, R 852 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight from just R 1,688. These are currently the lowest fares and may differ depending on availability.
Score cheap tickets from Stockholm to SAW by booking 8 months ahead. According to flight price data, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for tickets from Stockholm to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the most affordable day to fly if you're flexible with your departure dates.
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The best time to fly from Stockholm to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
August is the most popular month to board a flight from Stockholm to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Istanbul, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Lock in your flight from Stockholm to SAW for August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Istanbul to range from 20ºC to 30ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Look for cheap flights from Stockholm to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Istanbul
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There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower are major attractions which should be on every Istanbul itinerary.
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