Flying from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): what you need to know
Around 3 hours is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Brussels Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Istanbul two hours ahead of Brussels.
Flights from BRU to SAW start from 12:45 — the first with AJet. The last service of the day is at 12:45 with AJet. In total, there are 13 weekly Brussels Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flights.
Your BRU to SAW flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
AJet offers direct flights from Brussels Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Istanbul — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if your schedule allows.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is AJet.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Brussels Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between BRU and SAW:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Right now, ر.ق. 215 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Brussels Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 413. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book six months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from BRU to SAW.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Brussels Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about Brussels Airport (BRU)
71.97% of flights leaving from Brussels Airport land at their destination on time.
To reach Brussels Airport from central Brussels, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to BRU? If you've booked an early flight from Brussels Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Consider staying in a hotel close to SAW if you have a late Brussels Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Essence, Eren Rent a Car or 724 Rent and explore beyond Istanbul's main sights.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to the centre of Istanbul has a drive time of around 55 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
August is the busiest month for flights from Brussels Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Istanbul in April.
Lock in your flight from Brussels Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Istanbul during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from BRU to SAW in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 11ºC on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've seen Istanbul, now it's time to discover more of Türkiye (Turkey). Journey around 354 kilometres east to Ankara to tick off its top attractions. From Museum of Anatolian Civilizations to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Izmir is another standout destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No trip is complete without visiting Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.
