Travelling from Perth Airport (PER) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): what you need to know
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is five hours behind Perth.
Leave enough time to catch your PER to SAW flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Perth Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between PER and SAW:
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Perth Airport (PER) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
£220 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Perth Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight. A return flight starts from £443. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
It's usually best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from PER to SAW. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when looking for a flight from Perth Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
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Handy information about Perth Airport (PER)
Of all flights departing from Perth Airport, 73.04% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Perth to Perth Airport is approximately 10 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of about 30 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Perth Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to PER:
Arriving at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
If you're getting in on a late Perth Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near SAW:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Essence, Eren Rent a Car or 724 Rent and find adventure across Istanbul and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is approximately 30 miles from central Istanbul. Driving there takes about 55 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
August is the most popular month for flights from Perth Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Istanbul in April.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Perth Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PER to SAW around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
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