Flying from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Munich.
Each week, there are 42 Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as early as possible, pick the 11:40 Pegasus flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 16:50 with Pegasus.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to board your MUC to SAW flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as April? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Pegasus has direct flights from Franz Josef Strauss 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.
Pegasus is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Among carriers operating MUC to SAW flights, Pegasus has the best record for on-time arrivals.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MUC and SAW include:
Vienna International Airport
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
ر.ق. 208 is currently the best price for a one-way Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight. A return flight starts from ر.ق. 373. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MUC to SAW.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from MUC to SAW.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Franz Josef Strauss Airport, data shows 71.34% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Franz Josef Strauss Airport from central Munich, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near MUC? If you've booked an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
If you have a late Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near SAW:
Pick up a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car and explore Istanbul and beyond with your own wheels. Essence, Eren Rent a Car and 724 Rent are top providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport about four weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
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 roughly 1 hour 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Istanbul. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from MUC to SAW in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC and 11ºC on average.
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 must-experience 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.
