Travelling from Paris to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): What you need to know
There are two main airports where your trip can begin in Paris. Check out your options leaving from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) or Paris Orly Airport (ORY) when searching for a flight from Paris to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
Take off on a direct Paris to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 3 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Paris. Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is located in Istanbul.
The busiest route is from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW), with 11 direct services every week. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from CDG to SAW is the 12:35pm AJet option. If a later start suits your schedule, the last departure is at 5:55pm with AJet.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Paris to SAW. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Airports in Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Paris to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) operate out of this terminal.
AJet is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Paris to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport departing from CDG.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between CDG and SAW is AJet.
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Paris to SAW with a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between CDG and SAW include:
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
Located around 26 kilometres from central Paris, CDG can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
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When it comes to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport's on-time performance, 65% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
You can book a direct Paris to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) plane ticket out of Paris Orly Airport (ORY). See if flying from ORY works better for your plans.
You can board a direct flight from Paris to SAW with Pegasus. This is one of the top airlines operating this route out of ORY.
Pegasus Airlines is the most frequently booked airline flying from ORY to SAW.
Among the carriers operating flights between Paris Orly Airport and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, Transavia France has the best record for on-time arrivals.
Make the most of your trip with a stopover on your flight from Paris to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Paris Orly Airport and SAW:
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
You can get to ORY from the centre of Paris in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes to travel the 14 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Paris to SAW flight? Unwind in a hotel near Paris Orly Airport before your break officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Flights from Paris Orly Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 80% of them touching down on schedule.
The street address for ORY is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Reserve a plane ticket from Paris to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) departing from Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) with one or more stops. Popular stopovers between BVA and SAW are:
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
From the centre of Paris, BVA is around 88 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 15 minutes or so on public transport.
Make catching an early Paris to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport and get to your gate with plenty of time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights get to their destinations when they should. At BVA, that figure is 71%.
The street address of Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Reserve a hotel close to SAW if you have a late flight from Paris to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and get some sleep sooner:
Booking your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Paris to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
Central Istanbul is around 48 kilometres from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
₹ 8,177 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Paris to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Return flights start at ₹ 16,216. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Book six months before you want to fly. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Paris to SAW.
The best month for scoring cheap Paris to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport tickets is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Paris to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning your trip dates. November is the quietest month to go to Istanbul. June is when most people book flights from Paris to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Lock in a Paris to SAW plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Istanbul to range from 21ºC to 30ºC.
January has temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Paris to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Istanbul
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Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Hagia Sophia Museum, Historic Areas of Istanbul and Hagia Sophia History Museum are attractions you won't want to skip in Istanbul.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered. About 161 kilometres southeast of Istanbul, a visit to Eskisehir will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Eskişehir Odunpazarı Evleri, Archeological Museum and TÜRASAŞ Revolution Cars Museum.
Next stop? Make your way to Adapazarı. It's roughly 97 kilometres east of Istanbul and is home to highlights including Ağa Cami and Earthquake & Cultural Museum.
