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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 07:25 and lands at 11:14
• Latest: departs at 23:20 and lands at 03:09.

The flight takes about 3h 49m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from London to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport.

A direct flight from London to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport takes 3h 49m, covering 1,571 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from London to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport range from £115 to £253, with an average of £170 over the past 12 months. Anything below £115 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 11% above the £170 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £168 return, compared with £176 via a stopover through Tirana Rinas (TIA).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £10–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on London to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport flights, with 55% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 23%, Evening flights for 11%, and Night flights for 11%.

One-way fares from London to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £78, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging £28 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Avec Car Rental
• CIRCULAR
• Final Rentals
• ESSENCE CAR RENTAL
• 724Rent

Flights from London to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 57m.

One-stop flights from London to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport most commonly connect through:

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Tirana Rinas (TIA) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Dalaman (DLM) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Milas–Bodrum (BJV) – 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from London to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £159 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £183, a difference of £24.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between London and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Pegasus Airlines
• AJet

Flying via Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 24m, compared to 6h 39m via Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) and 6h 57m via Vienna Intl (VIE).

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport is 3 hours ahead of London (Turkey Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport are Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Bosphorus Bridge. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating London to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport flights:

• Pegasus Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• AJet: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Pegasus Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• AJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• AirAsia X: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Yes, you can take direct flights from London to Sabiha Gokcen Airport, with there being several flights throughout the week. You can fly direct with Pegasus Airlines or Turkish Airlines from Stansted Airport. Alternatively, you can fly indirectly from Heathrow with Emirates, which requires one stop in Dubai International Airport. Gatwick also offers indirect flights with Turkish Airlines, which requires one-stop in Milan-Bodrum.

Yes, you can beat the queues at London airports, which is a great way to start your trip. At London Heathrow, this costs about £12.50, whereas at London Gatwick and London Stansted this costs around £5. You need to pre-book this at least 24h in advance and turn it up during the time slot you have been allocated.

Yes, you can stay at hotels at London airports, which is a great way to relax ahead of your flight. Should you be flying with Emirates from Heathrow, you will likely depart from Terminal 2, so you could stay at Aerotel, which is only a short journey from the terminal building. At London Gatwick, you could stay at the Crowne Plaza, whilst at Stansted, you can opt for the Holiday Inn Express, which are both very close to the airports’ entrances.

You can get a shuttle from the front of the airport, which takes about 1h 30min and costs around 40TL (£3.50). You could also opt for a taxi, which takes about 1h 10min and will cost around 550TL (£48).

There are lots of car hire agencies at Sabiha Gokcen Airport. Once you have passed through immigration, you can find agencies within the terminal, such as Green Motion. Alternatively, some companies, such as Autovia, provide a free shuttle from outside the arrivals hall to their branch.

As a citizen of the UK, you do not need a visa to visit Turkey, as long as your visit is less than 90 days. If you need to stay longer, contact the Turkish Ministry of Interior. It’s also essential that your passport has a minimum of 150 days remaining on it from the date you land in the country.

You can use the search filter through the KAYAK website to find airlines that release fewer carbon emissions. For instance, KLM completes the route releasing about 58% less carbon dioxide than the average airline on this journey.

You can travel on an airline that provides Wi-Fi for the journey, so you are able to stay in contact with friends and family for the duration. For example, British Airways offers internet to its passengers from take-off to touchdown.