Flying from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): what you need to know
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is three hours ahead of Bristol.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your BRS to SAW flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Bristol Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between BRS and SAW include:
Vienna International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
₹ 7,754 is the best price for a one-way Bristol Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight. A return flight starts at ₹ 19,041. These fares can change based on demand.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BRS to SAW. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when looking for a flight from Bristol Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
Snapping up cheap flights from BRS to SAW is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Bristol Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
Handy information about Bristol Airport (BRS)
69.8% of flights leaving from Bristol Airport make it to their destination on time.
Bristol Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Bristol. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near BRS. Whether you've booked an early flight from Bristol Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Bristol Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SAW instead:
Grab a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car and discover Istanbul and beyond with your own set of wheels. Essence, Eren Rent a Car and 724 Rent are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. The drive time takes around 55 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
August is the most popular month for flights from Bristol Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Istanbul in April.
When booking your flight from Bristol Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Istanbul, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC to 30ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BRS to SAW in January. Temperatures average between 2ºC and 11ºC then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've done Istanbul, now it's time to explore more of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel about 354 kilometres east to Ankara to check off its top sights. From Museum of Anatolian Civilizations to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Izmir is another sought-after destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No journey is complete without seeing Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.

