Flying from Paris to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): what you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when planning your flight from Paris to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Explore your options for leaving Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA).
Around 3 hours 2 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Paris to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is located in Istanbul. The city operates in the UTC+3 timezone and is 2 hours ahead of Paris.
With 47 direct flights a week between the two airports, Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is the most popular route. Pegasus Airlines operates the earliest flight at 11:50. If you'd like to get more out of your day before jetting off, the latest flight from CDG to SAW is with AJet at 17:25.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Paris to SAW. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as June 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
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
You can hop on a direct flight from Paris to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) leaving from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
You can book a direct flight from Paris to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport with AJet. This popular airline operates services from CDG.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Paris to SAW. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
CDG is around 27 kilometres from the centre of Paris. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential traveller tool will show you the fastest route and your public transport options.
Planning to catch an early flight from Paris to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near Charles de Gaulle Airport:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Planning to leave from Paris Orly Airport (ORY)? You can book a direct flight from Paris to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) out of this busy hub.
AJet operates direct flights from Paris to SAW out of ORY. Book your preferred window seat and get to your destination in one go.
Split up your flight from Paris to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Popular stopovers between Paris Orly Airport and SAW include:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)
Stuttgart Airport (STR)
ORY is around 19 kilometres from central Paris. It takes 34 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 57 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Paris to SAW? Relax in a hotel near Paris Orly Airport before your break officially begins. Check out these accommodation options:
About Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Paris to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SAW instead:
Getting from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
From Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, Istanbul is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 57 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Paris to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is Rs21,596. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs47,660. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
You're more likely to score cheap tickets from Paris to SAW if you book 6 months ahead. We crunched the flight price data and found that's the time fares for this route are usually at their lowest.
Schedule your trip for March. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Paris to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Use the filters to tailor your flights from Paris to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
The best time to fly from Paris to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
April is the quietest time to fly to Istanbul. Alternatively, join the crowds and go in August. This is the most popular month for flights from Paris to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
Before booking a flight from Paris to SAW, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 30ºC.
Visit in January if you want cooler conditions. Average temperatures range between 2ºC and 11ºC. However, this city delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Paris to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
More about Istanbul
Start your Istanbul trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Paris to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower are top sights which should feature on any good Istanbul itinerary.
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