Flying from Istanbul to Sialkot Airport (SKT): what you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Istanbul to Sialkot Airport (SKT). Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are the two main airports in Istanbul.
Sialkot Airport is located in Sialkot. The city operates in the UTC+5 timezone and is 2 hours ahead of Istanbul.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Istanbul to SKT.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for flights from Istanbul to SKT departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
IST is approximately 30 miles from central Istanbul. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will show you the fastest route and available public transport options.
In search of a handy hotel close to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul to Sialkot Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Sialkot Airport. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your bucket list. Whatever you want to do, check out these options between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and SKT:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in about 1 hour and 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 30 miles away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 57 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not spend another night away? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your flight from Istanbul to SKT:
About Sialkot Airport (SKT)
Consider staying at Javson Airport Hotel after your flight from Istanbul to Sialkot Airport. It's a quick drive from SKT and a great option if you'd like to relax as soon as possible.
Getting from Sialkot Airport (SKT) to central Sialkot
From Sialkot Airport, Sialkot is approximately 13 miles away. It takes around 37 minutes to reach the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Sialkot Airport (SKT)
For a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Sialkot Airport, £114 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight from just £338. These are currently the lowest fares and may differ depending on availability.
To find cheap tickets from Istanbul to SKT, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your ticket from Istanbul to Sialkot Airport.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Sialkot Airport (SKT)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Istanbul to Sialkot Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Sialkot. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Istanbul to SKT, think about the type of weather you enjoy. June is the warmest month in Sialkot, with the temperature ranging from 27ºC to 42ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Istanbul to Sialkot Airport in January when temperatures average between 6ºC and 22ºC.
More about Sialkot
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Sialkot right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Sialkot Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Sialkot Fort, Fatima Jinnah Garrison Park and Sialkot Cathedral are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Sialkot itinerary.