Travelling from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Frankfurt Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Frankfurt is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Istanbul.
Flights from SAW to FRA start at 09:10 — the first with Pegasus. The last service of the day is at 14:20 with Pegasus. In total, there are 46 weekly Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your SAW to FRA flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Jetting into Frankfurt (and then seeing more of Germany!) is easy with Pegasus. This popular airline offers direct flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Pegasus.
Pegasus is the most punctual carrier that offers SAW to FRA flights, with 70.32% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between SAW and FRA:
Vienna International Airport
Pristina International Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Right now, C$43 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$158. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Book five months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SAW to FRA.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SAW to FRA.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Frankfurt Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
76.93% of flights departing from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near SAW? If you've booked an early flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Frankfurt Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Book a hotel near FRA if you have a late Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Frankfurt Airport rental car and explore Frankfurt and beyond with your own set of wheels. Wheego, Alamo and OK Mobility are top outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport to the centre of Frankfurt has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The quietest month for a flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Frankfurt Airport is January, while April is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Frankfurt based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Before locking in your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Frankfurt Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Frankfurt, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SAW to FRA around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be explored after you've seen Frankfurt. Around 418 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Germany, consider Hamburg, about 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are highlights.