Travelling from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Calgary International Airport (YYC): what you need to know
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you'd like a stopover for your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Calgary International Airport, just deselect 'Direct flights only' and check out your options. These are the top stopovers between SAW and YYC:
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To see whether you need a visa to enter Canada, check with your airline and the local embassy or consulate. They'll provide you with the most up-to-date information, including other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from SAW to YYC.
Arriving at Calgary International Airport (YYC)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Calgary International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near YYC:
Handy information about Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The journey from central Istanbul to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or hail a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 57 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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More about Calgary
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Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Calgary Tower, Heritage Park Historical Village and Glenbow Museum are must-visits when exploring Calgary.
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
From Calgary International Airport, Calgary is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour and 1 minute.
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How to find the cheapest flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Calgary International Airport is $737. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,078. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SAW to YYC, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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When to fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Calgary International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Calgary in May.
When reserving your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Calgary International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Calgary, with the temperature ranging from 8ºC to 26ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SAW to YYC in December. Average temperatures are between -18ºC and 0ºC then.