Travelling from Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): what you need to know
Istanbul is two hours 30 minutes behind Thiruvananthapuram and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your TRV to SAW flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
R 3,713 is the lowest price for a one-way Trivandrum International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 7,736. These prices may change depending on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from TRV to SAW, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Trivandrum International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
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Handy information about Trivandrum International Airport (TRV)
Of all flights leaving Trivandrum International Airport, 79.04% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Trivandrum International Airport from central Thiruvananthapuram, it'll take about 0 hours by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 0.16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Need a handy hotel close to TRV? If you've booked an early flight from Trivandrum International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Reserve a hotel close to SAW if you have a late Trivandrum International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Essence, Eren Rent a Car or 724 Rent and see more of Istanbul and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport about four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to the centre of Istanbul has a drive time of about 55 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
August is the most popular month for flights from Trivandrum International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Istanbul in April.
Book your flight from Trivandrum International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Istanbul during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from TRV to SAW around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've seen Istanbul, now it's time to explore other corners of Türkiye (Turkey). Journey about 354 kilometres east to Ankara to check off its leading attractions. From Museum of Anatolian Civilizations to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.