Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Istanbul three hours ahead of London.
Choose from 23 weekly London Heathrow Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flights. The 07:50 departure with British Airways is the earliest flight available. British Airways operates the last service of the day at 11:55.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your LHR to SAW flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
British Airways is your gateway to exploring Istanbul (and maybe even some other great parts of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Browse the direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport offered by this carrier.
British Airways has the highest passenger demand on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating LHR to SAW flights is British Airways. Its services land without delay 71.43% of the time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between LHR and SAW:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
£90 is the best price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight. Return flights start from £145. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from LHR to SAW, book your journey two months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on schedule at their destination.
London Heathrow Airport is around 19 miles from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to LHR? If you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Heathrow Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SAW instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Essence, Eren Rent a Car or 724 Rent and see more of Istanbul and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport around four weeks ahead.
Getting from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is approximately 30 miles from central Istanbul. The drive time takes around 55 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
August is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Istanbul in April.
When reserving your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Istanbul, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LHR to SAW sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored after you've experienced Istanbul. Around 220 miles away to the east, check out popular attractions including Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
If you're looking to explore another side of Türkiye (Turkey), consider Izmir, about 200 miles south-west of Istanbul. Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square are among the biggest draws.