Travelling from Tbilisi Airport (TBS) to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Tbilisi 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 behind Tbilisi.
Every week, there are 26 Tbilisi Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as soon as possible, jump on the 03:55 Pegasus flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 19:20 with Pegasus.
Leave plenty of time to catch your TBS to SAW flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Jetting into Istanbul (and then seeing more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a snap with AJet. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Tbilisi Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with AJet on this route.
With an impressive 83.65% of services landing on schedule, Pegasus Airlines is the most punctual carrier for TBS to SAW flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tbilisi Airport (TBS) to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
R 1,311 is currently the best price for a one-way Tbilisi Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 2,683. These fares can change based on availability.
Book five months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from TBS to SAW.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Tbilisi Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Tbilisi Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport.
Handy information about Tbilisi Airport (TBS)
Of the flights that depart from Tbilisi Airport, 76% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Tbilisi to Tbilisi Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to TBS? If you're catching an early flight from Tbilisi Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
Book a hotel close to SAW if you're on a late Tbilisi Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Istanbul Sabiha Airport rental car and explore Istanbul and beyond with your own set of wheels. Essence, Eren Rent a Car and 724 Rent are popular providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Istanbul Sabiha Airport around four weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
From Istanbul Sabiha Airport, Istanbul is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 1 hour 40 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Tbilisi Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Istanbul. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Istanbul is July, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Tbilisi Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from TBS to SAW in January. Temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered once you've seen Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Izmir is another must-experience destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No journey is complete without seeing Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.