🛫 Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
Uncategorized🛫 Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
📍 Location
Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) is located on the Asian side of Istanbul in the Pendik district, about 45 km from Taksim Square.
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⭐ Rating
A smaller and more practical airport compared to IST, mainly serving low-cost airlines like Pegasus Airlines and AnadoluJet.
Overall Rating: 4/5 EasyEfficientBudget-Friendly
🌐 Official Website
- Main site: sabihagokcen.aero
- Flight Info Board: Flight Information
🚗 How to Get There
🚘 Private Transfer
Private transfer services available from hotels and companies.
🛎️ Services
Free
- Wi-Fi (1 hour free).
- Prayer rooms.
- Family waiting areas.
- Medical services and pharmacies.
Paid
- Lounges.
- Parking facilities.
- Duty Free shops.
- Nearby hotels.
💳 How to Purchase Paid Services
- Via the official website: sabihagokcen.aero
- Service desks inside the airport.
- Self-service kiosks.
ℹ️ Essential Information
- IATA Code: SAW
- Distance to Taksim: ~60–90 minutes (depending on traffic).
- Recommended arrival: 3 hours before international flights, 2 hours before domestic.
- Closest option for those staying on the Asian side (Kadıköy – Üsküdar).