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Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
(İstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Uluslararası Havalimanı)
International Airport
Sanayi, Pendik
"Very good thank you pegasus"(16 Tips)
"crowded as Ataturk airport"(13 Tips)
"... luggage very fast and duty free is the best in Sabiha Gokcen"(17 Tips)
"New , clean and comfortable airport"(12 Tips)
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Mine KTMarch 24, 2013Pegasus, Sunexpress and Anadolu Jet Airlines fly out from here. It's always clean, quiet and efficient. Food is expensive as in all Turkish airports. Bring your own if you like. Love this airport.Upvoted 2 hours ago
The best sleeping spot in check-in zone is in Starbucks on the second floor. Lie on a seat behind the counter and enjoy your nap!
Upvoted 3 weeks ago
Serhii LutskoMay 6, 2018The airport is fine but it’s location is the way worse than the Atatürk one. We’ve reserved Kiwitaxi to Sultanmohammad square for 50$ per group of 4 which was a great decision that saved us timeUpvoted 4 days ago
☀ Sani EvansApril 30, 2015This airport knows exactly how to work. It's small, cozy & after hs of layover when you need at least a glass of water or wifi, sooner or later you'll give in, exchange money and buy 20TL wifi😑Upvoted Jan 5
Illia RomanenkoOctober 26, 2014Explorer tip: if you want to take quick nap go to gate 301-307 and near escalator you will find nice and relatively quiet place.
Clean and spacious. Easy access for the passengers. You can easily park your car and access to the airport from the publuc parking lots.
Welborne LaguindayJanuary 2, 2018Always have your own euro type when you plan to stay long in this airport.
Ariti MixouAugust 6, 2018Filthiest toilets ever. Plus this airport doesn't have free WiFi and when you arrive you can't do anything
Berat YARDIMCISeptember 26, 2014An extra Runway should be built in order to host millions of passengers estimated in the future from Eastern Destinations and to be the 2nd hub of Turkish Airlines. Work Harder SAW!
I like this airport more than "ataturk" it's cleaner and kinda cozy. Only bad thing i remember about this place is wifi. it's not free :/ at the end of the gates there is small lounge mostly empty👌🏻
Mohammad HijaziJune 8, 2015This airport is the world's largest earthquake-proof building. It has a stunning 2 million square feet surface and is able to resist a 8.0 magnitude earthquake without suffering major damage.
Very clean airport, quiet with many shops! The only bad is that it is small but as i listen government will make it bigger!if this change it will be perfect!!
JasonOctober 2, 2018'Fun' fact: As in urgency, using passport control fast track you need to purchase a ticket for 35 lira.. Sounds reasonable for those buying time but also sensible to say this is disgrateful hijacking
Wishing everyone safe & enjoyable trip! Watch your bags, passports & tickets. Arrive early to airport 3-4 hours, enjoy shopping in Duty Free & stay nearby your Gate. نتمنى سفر آمن و ممتع للجميع.
Don't order transfer from the airport in advance- you may get it at the airport for 10Euro (if asking for a bargain). Or use the route bus to Taksim (10 Liras) and then metro to wherever you need.
- Everything was very fast and good to the check-out, actually my wonder and knife... Despite of turning back home has been thought, I'm going :( Complicated!
Carlo MOctober 23, 2014Welcome to Istanbul's Asian side (Asya)! Take the E10, E11 or the Havataş to Kadiköy where you can connect to the rest of the city by metro or ferry.
Mark TuckMay 20, 2024One of the busiest & chaotic airports I have visited. International arrivals should give out earplugs.. police sirens, whistles & constant car honking 🫣
Vladimir KarmishinFebruary 19, 2014You definitely need to visit this airport, if you'd like to quit smoking. The airport is huge, and smoking is allowed nowhere :) However, I liked this place, because it's lovely Turkey! :)
Turkish AirlinesApril 19, 2016Like to plan ahead for vacations? Book with Turkish Airlines and travel to Venice from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport for your next holiday!
Tiziano D'AngeloJune 9, 2013After extensive search found unrestricted wifi near the domestic arrivals (ground floor), with seats available near the car rental offices and ATMs. Enjoy!
Free internet-Bedava internet candir kahve dunyasi dis hatlar :-) for free internet at international departure go to kahve dunyasi coffee shop which is near the passport control.
Grazyna OSeptember 18, 2018Many people around and queues everywhere. Try the check-in machines. They react slowly, still is faster than the queues to the counters. Good luck!- Weird travelers, it is a mess because they are not sticking on their assigned seats numbers, most flights get delayed due to customers changing their seats. بعض الركاب يغيرون مقاعدهم مما يسبب تأخير..
Praveen PaulsamyOctober 19, 2014Much better organised and cleaner than Atatürk airport. Free wifi. Has a decent choice of restaurants and duty free shops.
MaríaApril 4, 2015Really far from town, make sure to leave ridiculously early in peak times like Friday afternoon. For food my place of choice is Kahve Dünyasi in the domestic terminal.
Such a wonderful airport. İt’s very cozy and practical. I love flying from SAW
You don't have to take one of the airport cabs, you can download BiTaksi app, register your credit card and pay no cash. Besides you won't be deceived by the taxi driver, BiTaksi is safe.
Farinaz 💎🍀March 17, 2015This airport far from European side but very fast in check in and boarding because always not very busy in international flights. Use havatas bus to access to the European side.
HghJuly 13, 2019Whenever I fly from or to Sabiha Gokcen we have an issue.Today we are on board and we do have a delay for 30mins. Why? There is a construction work on the taxi way..! This is an international airport!
Yurt dışı veya iç uçuşlarda ucuz bilet fırsatları burada.. you can find cheap flights for domestic or international routes.
Mattias WacJanuary 7, 2024Baby changing facility; Ordinary restrooms leave a bit to be desired, but “hiding” behind the Modo cafe in the checkin area before customs there is fresh and spacious location.
Helmie ZasaliSeptember 15, 2018After passport control go left and find Gate 202 or Es Beer Gate Cafe or Terrace signboard for those who are looking for a designated smoking area. You’re welcome.
DavideSeptember 30, 2014I can't manage to find a slice of lemon in all cafés/restourants of departure floor. But the airport is comfortable and after security checks there're large Windows over the apron and smocking terrace
Its easy to arrive to airport,cheap flights,good services. What else could be :)
Haitham Bu-AishaSeptember 18, 2015Very unpleasant experience with their passports control. Only two officers for multiple flights.. While for Turkish nationals they have five officers.. Forgot it, wouldn't repeat the experience..
Take the express buses (E10) outside of the terminal which are going to Kadikoy Ferry Stations (final station) where you can get into the ferries to across to European side very cheap and fast..- I love this airport, it is super easy to make the check in and not that crowded as Ataturk airport is😉
A very strange airport, NO free wifi and overpriced shops but relatively clean and fast. Be prepared for extra security check at the entrance to building. For cheap transfer to city use bus E11.
Mariam TatishviliOctober 16, 2014There is a lounge on the second floor, for entrance I payed 15 euros and it includes some food, like snacks, salads and even Turkish Chorba! And also wifi internet. The staff is very unfriendly!!!
one of the greatest places to explore mobbing and string pulling in Turkey
There is also a terrace where the gates 301-307 are located. Smaller but usually less crowded. The cafe inside the terrace doesn’t have alcoholic beverages.
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"Good for Domestic & International Travels. Nice small Airport. Business Lounges are changing here a lot with lack of Credit Card Network Access. So many restaurants & coffee shops here, good shopping."
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