Which airports serve Istanbul and the surrounding area?

Flights to Istanbul can arrive at several major airports serving the metro area, including Istanbul (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

How do I know if a flight to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport is a good deal?

A good deal on a flight to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport is around $2,768 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

Which airlines should I consider for flights to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport?

Emirates is the most popular airline for KAYAK users flying to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport and has the best on-time record at the destination's main airport.

What is the cheapest flight to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport?

Auckland to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport is the cheapest route at $2,367 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport?

A return flight to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport costs $3,161 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Auckland average $2,178, while Wellington runs a bit higher at $2,363.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport?

Friday is the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport at $3,009 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Monday is the most expensive at $3,431.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport?

•May is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport with an average price of $2,542 return. •April ($3,586) and July ($3,402) are the most expensive. •Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport?

Afternoon flights to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport are the cheapest at $3,169 return on average. Morning flights are the most expensive at $3,756.

What is a good deal for flights to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport?

Flights under $2,768 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from: •Auckland $1,915 •Christchurch $2,147 •Wellington $2,177.

What are the most popular airlines flying to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport?

Emirates is the only airline flying to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport on KAYAK.

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What is the cheapest flight to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport?: Auckland to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport is the cheapest route at $2,367 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.
How much is a flight to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport? Average and cheapest price for all return flights to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 12 months.: A return flight to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport costs $3,161 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Auckland average $2,178, while Wellington runs a bit higher at $2,363.
What is the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport?: Friday is the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport at $3,009 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Monday is the most expensive at $3,431.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport? To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for flights to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, then takes the median of all values for each month.: •May is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport with an average price of $2,542 return.
•April ($3,586) and July ($3,402) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport? Average price for all return flights depending on time of departure, seen by users on KAYAK in the last 12 months.: Afternoon flights to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport are the cheapest at $3,169 return on average. Morning flights are the most expensive at $3,756.
What is a good deal for flights to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport?: Flights under $2,768 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Auckland $1,915
•Christchurch $2,147
•Wellington $2,177.

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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Istanbul based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

How do I know if a flight to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport is a good deal?
A good deal on a flight to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport is around $2,768 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.
Which airlines should I consider for flights to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport?
Emirates is the most popular airline for KAYAK users flying to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport and has the best on-time record at the destination's main airport.
Which airports serve Istanbul and the surrounding area?
Flights to Istanbul can arrive at several major airports serving the metro area, including Istanbul (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

For flights to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around $2,768 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport in May. Return fares historically average $2,542 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
Before you book:

• Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
• Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
• Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
• Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
Shift your departure to midday to save up to $588 per return. Midday flights to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport average $3,169 compared to $3,756 for morning flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
Once you arrive in Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport, a few great places to start are Sultan Ahmet Camii, Taksim Square, and Tüpraş Stadyumu. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.

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