Flying from Milan to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): what you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when organizing your flight from Milan to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Check out your options for jetting out of Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN).
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is located in Istanbul. The city operates in the UTC+3 timezone and is 2 hours ahead of Milan.
With 47 direct flights a week between the two airports, Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is the busiest route. Pegasus Airlines operates the earliest flight at 11:05. If you prefer to make the most of your day before leaving, the last departure from MXP to SAW is with Pegasus Airlines at 17:30.
To ensure you get on your flight from Milan to SAW, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
We make it a cinch to plan a flight from Milan to SAW that includes a stopover. To see all your options departing from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between MXP and SAW include:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB)
MXP is around 48 kilometres from central Milan. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential traveller tool will give you the best route and available public transport options.
Booked an early flight from Milan to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near Milano Malpensa Airport:
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Looking for other options for a direct flight from Milan to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)? Browse the fares departing from Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY).
From BGY, direct flights from Milan to SAW can be booked with AJet.
Get the most out of your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Milan to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you'd like to do, here's where you can stop between Orio al Serio International Airport and SAW:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
You can arrive at BGY from central Milan in approximately 58 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 2 hours and 18 minutes to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Get your vacation started early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Milan to SAW, chill out in one of these hotels close to Orio al Serio International Airport:
About Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Milan to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near SAW instead:
Getting from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 57 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour and 30 minutes to get there by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
C$79 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Milan to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Return flights start from C$154. Fares are subject to availability and may change at any time.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to find flight tickets from Milan to SAW. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Milan to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Use the filters to tailor your flights from Milan to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Simply select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
The best time to fly from Milan to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
August is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Milan to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Istanbul, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
Before locking in your flight from Milan to SAW, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 30ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Look for cheap flights from Milan to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Istanbul
Once you've booked your flight from Milan to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Istanbul:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower are major attractions which should be on every Istanbul itinerary.
Complete your Istanbul trip with a car rental
Once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Milan to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, the next task is choosing one of our car rentals in Istanbul. Browse the exclusive deals and instantly compare your options on pick-up convenience, price, and more.