Travelling from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 55 minutes.
Amsterdam's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Amsterdam two hours behind Istanbul.
Choose from 64 weekly Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flights. The 08:30 departure with Pegasus is the earliest flight you can take. Pegasus operates the latest service of the day at 19:30.
Your SAW to AMS flight won't wait if you're running 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 like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Pegasus has direct flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Amsterdam — and maybe even more of Netherlands if time allows.
Pegasus is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Among carriers operating SAW to AMS flights, Pegasus has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Here are the top stopovers between SAW and AMS:
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Hamburg Airport
Stuttgart Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight is C$77. A round-trip plane ticket is currently C$215. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from SAW to AMS by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
76.93% of flights that leave from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To reach Sabiha Gokcen International Airport from central Istanbul, it'll take about 55 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near SAW:
Arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near AMS instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo and experience more of Amsterdam and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol about four weeks ahead.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is approximately 23 kilometres from the centre of Amsterdam. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. June is the busiest month to head to Amsterdam. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Amsterdam is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from SAW to AMS in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of Netherlands
You've visited Amsterdam, now it's time to discover more of Netherlands. Journey about 56 kilometres south-west to Rotterdam to check off its popular sights. From Markthal to Erasmus Bridge and Euromast Tower, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam, The Hague is another essential stop in Netherlands. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Galerie Pulchri, Faizul-Islam Mosque and The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies.
