Travelling from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Van Ferit Melen Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 15 minutes.
Van and Istanbul are in the same timezone, UTC+3.
Flights from VAN to SAW start from 09:25 — the first with Pegasus. The last service of the day is at 20:35 with Pegasus. Overall, there are 23 weekly Van Ferit Melen Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your VAN to SAW flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Pegasus has direct flights from Van Ferit Melen Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Istanbul — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if time allows.
Most passengers choose to travel with Pegasus on this route.
Pegasus is the most punctual carrier that operates VAN to SAW flights. An impressive 80.39% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Van Ferit Melen Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight is R 821. A return ticket is currently R 1,656. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To secure cheap tickets from VAN to SAW, reserve your journey six months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Van Ferit Melen Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Van Ferit Melen Airport, 79.13% of flights complete their journey on time.
Van Ferit Melen Airport is about 2 kilometres from central Van. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Booked an early flight from Van Ferit Melen Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to VAN:
Arriving at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
If you're landing on a late Van Ferit Melen Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near SAW:
Follow your own route with a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Essence, Eren Rent a Car or 724 Rent and discover more of Istanbul and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport around four weeks ahead.
Getting from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
From Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, Istanbul is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 55 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes around 1 hour 30 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The quietest month for a flight from Van Ferit Melen Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Istanbul based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your flight from Van Ferit Melen Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from VAN to SAW around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored once you've seen Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
Izmir is another standout destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No journey is complete without seeing Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.