Flights from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport Airport (SAW)
Flights from Glasgow International to Sabiha Gokcen are in low demand virtually all year round so many airliners do not operate flights for this route. There is however one airliner, Jet2, who offer a direct flight. When travelling from Glasgow International you will cover about 1,834 miles before you reach Sabiha Gokcen. This journey will take 4 Hours 17 Minutes.
Depending on the day of the week and the time of day you book, flight prices can vary dramatically. If you are on a tight budget then you should avoid flying at peak hours as the prices are more expensive. The cheapest flights are in the evenings and in mid week. We recommend our viewers to pay and reserve the seats in advance. This ensures you get the best seats on the plane at the cheapest prices.
When arriving at Sabiha Gokcen don’t forget to set your watch to the local time!
If you are planning a trip to Sabiha Gokcen Airport from Glasgow International Airport you can pre-arrange short or long term parking at Glasgow International Airport.
If you had a rental car at Sabiha Gokcen Airport and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station on your route to Sabiha Gokcen Airport and avoid excess fees.
We suggest pre-booking your transport to Glasgow International Airport. The following options are available:
- Private Transfers to Glasgow International Airport
- Buses to Glasgow International Airport
- Taxis to Glasgow International Airport
- Train Services to/near Glasgow International Airport
Organise and book your choice of transport at Sabiha Gokcen Airport:
- Car rental at Sabiha Gokcen Airport
- Sabiha Gokcen Airport Private Transfers
- Sabiha Gokcen Airport Buses
- Sabiha Gokcen Airport Taxis
- Sabiha Gokcen Airport Train Services to/near
Find hotels close to Sabiha Gokcen Airport many hotels offer airport transfers directly from the airport to your hotel.
Please see below the airlines that fly from Glasgow International (GLA) to Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) and the amount of daily flights in operation.

Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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Jet2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 06:30 | 12:50 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Jet2 offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between 06:30 and 12:50.
You can find the latest flight availability and prices from Jet2 at www.jet2.com/. You can also book direct and get their latest discounts.
Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||||||
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Wednesday | 06:30
12:50
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Flights to Sabiha Gokcen are also available from airports close to Glasgow International. Below we have provided a short list of routes which you could consider is you feel that are suitable.

Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
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Edinburgh to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen | 0 | 4 Hours 13 Minutes |
If you are planning to hire a car from Sabiha Gokcen airport then don’t wait until you arrive. The prices are typically 20% to 30% higher and the availability of vehicles are much lower. You can check out the solutions we have for car hire on our car hire pages which can save you £££’s.
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