Flying from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): what you need to know
Around 3 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
Istanbul is two hours ahead of Paris and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Flights from CDG to SAW start from 12:35 — the first with AJet. The last service of the day is at 17:25 with AJet. Overall, you can take your pick of 20 weekly Charles de Gaulle Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flights.
Your CDG to SAW flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak time such as June? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
AJet has direct flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Istanbul — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if time allows.
AJet has the highest passenger demand on this route.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between CDG and SAW include:
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
Zurich Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
$121 is the best price for a one-way Charles de Gaulle Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $254. These prices may change based on availability.
Get cheap tickets from CDG to SAW by booking four months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Schedule your trip for March. That's the cheapest month for flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Charles de Gaulle Airport, data shows 61.46% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Charles de Gaulle Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Paris. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to CDG? If you've booked an early flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Charles de Gaulle Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SAW instead:
Grab a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car and explore Istanbul and beyond with your own wheels. Essence, Eren Rent a Car and 724 Rent are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
From Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, Istanbul is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 55 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
August is the busiest month for flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Istanbul in April.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CDG to SAW sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've visited Istanbul, now it's time to discover other parts of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel around 354 kilometres east to Ankara to tick off its leading attractions. From Museum of Anatolian Civilizations to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Experience major highlights starting with Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.