Travelling from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
Istanbul is two hours ahead of Budapest and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
You can choose from 21 weekly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flights. The 10:25 departure with Pegasus is the earliest available. Pegasus operates the latest service of the day at 18:10.
Your BUD to SAW flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Pegasus has direct flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Istanbul — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if your schedule allows.
Most travellers choose to fly with Pegasus on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating BUD to SAW flights is Pegasus. Its services arrive as scheduled 72.86% of the time.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BUD and SAW:
Sofia Airport
Vienna International Airport
Skopje International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
C$90 is currently the best price for a one-way Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight. A return flight starts from C$157. These prices may change depending on demand.
Get cheap tickets from BUD to SAW by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Of the flights that depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, 71.48% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport from central Budapest, it takes about 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near BUD. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SAW instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Essence, Eren Rent a Car or 724 Rent and explore beyond Istanbul's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport about four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. The drive time takes around 55 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The quietest month for a flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Istanbul based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Istanbul during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BUD to SAW in January. Average temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) you should also see. About 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a trip to Ankara will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Türkiye (Turkey), head for Izmir, about 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square are the start of reasons to visit.