Traveling from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Malatya Airport (MLX): what you need to know
A direct flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Malatya Airport takes 1 hour 40 minutes, on average. Malatya's timezone is UTC+3 — the same as Istanbul.
For the first departure, catch the 05:55 flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Malatya Airport. If you prefer to set off later, the latest flight is at 23:45. With 14 flights every week from SAW to MLX, you can pick the timing that works best for you.
Traveling during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Pegasus offers direct flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Malatya Airport. Book with this popular airline, and get ready to check out the sights in Malatya — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if you have time.
Pick a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Malatya Airport. To see the options, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport is a top stopover on the SAW to MLX route.
Once you've booked your cheap ticket from SAW to MLX, get your travel documents in order. A visa or passport isn't necessary since you're traveling within Türkiye (Turkey). As long as you have another form of identification, like an ID card or driver's license, you're good to go.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Malatya Airport (MLX)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Malatya Airport is C$57. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$109. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Get cheap flight tickets from SAW to MLX by booking 9 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Organize your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Malatya Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 57 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to SAW? If you're catching an early flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Malatya Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Getting from Malatya Airport (MLX) to central Malatya
Malatya Airport to the center of Malatya takes around 46 minutes by car. It's approximately 40 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing services.
When to fly to Malatya Airport (MLX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Malatya Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Malatya in April.
Book your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Malatya Airport for August if you want to explore Malatya during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 36ºC.
Look for cheap flight tickets from SAW to MLX in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 5ºC on average.
More about Malatya
Start your Malatya trip right by finding a wonderful place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from SAW to MLX, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Malatya Museum, Battalgazi Grand Mosque and Melid are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Malatya itinerary.
Complete your Malatya trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Malatya Airport — next on the list is finding somewhere to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Malatya.
