Flying from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Podgorica Airport (TGD): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Podgorica Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 55 minutes.
Podgorica is two hours behind Istanbul and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Take your pick of three weekly Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Podgorica Airport flights. The 09:10 departure with Pegasus is the earliest flight available. Pegasus operates the latest service of the day at 16:35.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your SAW to TGD flight.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Flying into Podgorica (and then discovering more of Montenegro!) is a breeze with Pegasus. This popular carrier has direct flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Podgorica Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Pegasus on this route.
Pegasus ranks as the leading on-time carrier for SAW to TGD flights, with 80.77% of its services arriving as scheduled.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Podgorica Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SAW and TGD:
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
Vienna International Airport
Esenboga International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Podgorica Airport (TGD)
Right now, ₹ 5,824 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Podgorica Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ₹ 12,432. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from SAW to TGD, book your journey four months ahead of your planned departure.
Organise your trip for March. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Podgorica Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Picking up cheap flights from SAW to TGD is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Podgorica Airport.
Handy information about Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
76.93% of flights that leave from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Istanbul to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 55 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to SAW? If you've booked an early flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Podgorica Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Podgorica Airport (TGD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Podgorica Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near TGD instead:
Pick up a Podgorica Airport rental car and discover Podgorica and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, U-Save and Surprice are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Podgorica Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to central Podgorica
From Podgorica Airport, Podgorica is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Podgorica Airport (TGD)
August is the busiest month for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Podgorica Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Podgorica in March.
Lock in your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Podgorica Airport for August if you want to go to Podgorica during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 33ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SAW to TGD in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC and 11ºC then.
Explore more of Montenegro
Nikšić is just one of the many cities in Montenegro waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Podgorica. Around 48 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Diskgolf teren Trebjesa - Discgolf, Manitovac Park and Krupac jezero.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Montenegro, consider Herceg Novi, roughly 56 kilometres west of Podgorica. Park dječijeg zabavišta, Dog Garo and Strand von Dobrec are key highlights.
