Flying from Glasgow to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): what you need to know
Glasgow is home to two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Glasgow to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) flying out of Glasgow International Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is 3 hours ahead of Glasgow. Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is located in Istanbul.
To ensure you catch your flight from Glasgow to SAW, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Popular months like June or other peak periods mean bigger queues and potential delays. Get a head start by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even tour another city. When searching for flights from Glasgow to SAW leaving from Glasgow International Airport (GLA), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Geneve Airport (GVA)
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
GLA is approximately 14 kilometres from central Glasgow. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveller tool will give you the best route and available public transport options.
Want a handy hotel close to Glasgow International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Glasgow to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Split up your flight from Glasgow to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Top stopovers between Glasgow Prestwick Airport and SAW include:
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB)
Stansted Airport (STN)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
PIK is around 48 kilometres from central Glasgow. It'll take 38 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 53 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not spend another night away? Consider kicking back in one of these accommodation options near Glasgow Prestwick Airport the day before your flight from Glasgow to SAW:
About Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Glasgow to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near SAW:
Getting from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 57 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 1 hour and 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
For a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, ج.م. 5,147 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return trip starting from ج.م. 10,648. These are currently the lowest fares but may change based on availability.
We recommend booking as soon as possible to get cheap tickets from Glasgow to SAW. You're more likely to bag a bargain and have a wider selection of flight times and travel dates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from Glasgow to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Create a Price Alert and keep an eye on changes on this route through push notifications or email. You'll be the first to know when prices fall. It's all about timing when scoring cheap tickets from Glasgow to SAW.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Glasgow to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
The best time to fly from Glasgow to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
April is the quietest time to travel to Istanbul. Alternatively, join the crowds and go in August. This is the most popular month for flights from Glasgow to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Istanbul. August is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from Glasgow to SAW sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 30ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Glasgow to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 11ºC on average.
More about Istanbul
Start your Istanbul trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Glasgow to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower are leading attractions which should feature on any good Istanbul itinerary.
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