Flying from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Istanbul is one hour ahead of Bucharest and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Every week, there are five Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as early as possible, go for the 10:55 Pegasus flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 19:15 with Pegasus.
To ensure you get on your OTP to SAW flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Pegasus is your gateway to discovering Istanbul (and maybe even some other great parts of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Browse the direct flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport offered by this carrier.
Pegasus is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Pegasus is the most punctual carrier that operates OTP to SAW flights, with 79.07% of its services arriving as planned.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between OTP and SAW:
Antalya Airport
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight is ₹ 2,899. A return ticket right now is ₹ 10,886. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book two months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from OTP to SAW.
Plan your trip for January. That's the cheapest month for flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Finding cheap flights from OTP to SAW is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
Handy information about Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Of the flights that depart from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, 71.27% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Bucharest to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to OTP:
Arriving at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
If you're landing on a late Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near SAW:
Grab a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car and explore Istanbul and beyond with your own set of wheels. Essence, Eren Rent a Car and 724 Rent are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport around four weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. The drive time takes about 55 minutes.
Getting to the centre on 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 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Istanbul in April.
Book your flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport for August if you want to explore Istanbul during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 30ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Search for cheap tickets from OTP to SAW sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) just waiting to be explored. About 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a visit to Ankara will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.
