SAW
Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
Istanbul · TurkeyICAO LTFJ
Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is an airport serving Istanbul, Turkey, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 40° 53' 55.0" N, 29° 18' 33.1" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 312 feet (95 meters) above sea level. With 98 direct destinations served by 20 airlines, it is a significant regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Europe/Istanbul (GMT+3).
Destinations
98
Airlines
20
Elevation ft
312/ 95m
Europe/Istanbul
GMT+3
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Airport Details
IATA Code
SAW
ICAO Code
LTFJ
City
Istanbul
Country
Turkey
Elevation
312 ft
Local Time
07:28 PM (GMT+3)
Coordinates
Latitude:40.8986°
Longitude:29.3092°
Popular Routes from SAW
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KWI | Kuwait, Kuwait | 1,324 mi | 3h 10m | medium-haul | 332 kg | View |
| ADB | Izmir, Turkey | 213 mi | 0h 54m | short-haul | 87 kg | View |
| AMS | Amsterdam, Netherlands | 1,399 mi | 3h 19m | medium-haul | 351 kg | View |
| AYT | Antalya, Turkey | 287 mi | 1h 3m | short-haul | 118 kg | View |
| CGN | Cologne, Germany | 1,264 mi | 3h 4m | medium-haul | 317 kg | View |
| DUS | Duesseldorf, Germany | 1,291 mi | 3h 7m | medium-haul | 324 kg | View |
| MUC | Munich, Germany | 1,002 mi | 2h 34m | medium-haul | 252 kg | View |
| STR | Stuttgart, Germany | 1,120 mi | 2h 47m | medium-haul | 281 kg | View |
| ADA | Adana, Turkey | 420 mi | 1h 18m | short-haul | 172 kg | View |
| ASR | Kayseri, Turkey | 360 mi | 1h 11m | short-haul | 148 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at SAW
20 active airlines serving Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.
Air Arabia
G9United Arab Emirates
Air Arabia Maroc
3OMorocco
Air Baltic
BTLatvia
Air Berlin
ABGermany
Air Malta
KMMalta
Air Serbia
JUSerbia
Azerbaijan Airlines
J2Azerbaijan
Fly Dubai
FZUnited Arab Emirates
Germanwings
4UGermany
Jazeera Airways
J9Kuwait
Kuwait Airways
KUKuwait
Nas Air
XYSaudi Arabia
Pegasus Airlines
PCTurkey
SunExpress
XQTurkey
Svyaz Rossiya
7RRussia
Transavia France
TOFrance
Transavia Holland
HVNetherlands
Turkish Airlines
TKTurkey
Ukraine International Airlines
PSUkraine
Wizz Air
W6Hungary
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Airport | IST | Istanbul | Turkey | 63 km |
| Cengiz Topel Airport | KCO | Topel | Turkey | 68 km |
| Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport | TEQ | Çorlu | Turkey | 120 km |
| Anadolu Airport | AOE | Eskissehir | Turkey | 159 km |
| Zafer Airport | KZR | Kutahya | Turkey | 210 km |
| Zonguldak Airport | ONQ | Zonguldak | Turkey | 243 km |
| Dimokritos Airport | AXD | Alexandroupolis | Greece | 283 km |
| Burgas Airport | BOJ | Bourgas | Bulgaria | 238 km |
Other Airports in Turkey
Adana Airport
ADAAdana
Adıyaman Airport
ADFAdiyaman
Ağrı Airport
AJIAgri
Gazipaşa Airport
GZPAlanya
Esenboğa International Airport
ESBAnkara
Antalya International Airport
AYTAntalya
Balıkesir Körfez Airport
EDOBalikesir Korfez
Batman Airport
BALBatman
Bingöl Çeltiksuyu Airport
BGGBingol
Milas Bodrum International Airport
BJVBodrum
Çanakkale Airport
CKZCanakkale
Dalaman International Airport
DLMDalaman
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 40° 53' 55.0" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 29° 18' 33.1" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 40.898602
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 29.309200
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Europe/Istanbul
- UTC Offset
- GMT+3
- Current Local Time
- 07:28 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 312 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 95 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Sabiha Gökçen International Airport?
The IATA code for Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is SAW, and its ICAO code is LTFJ. The airport is located in Istanbul, Turkey.
How many destinations can you fly to from SAW?
There are 98 direct destinations available from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) in Istanbul, Turkey.
What airlines fly from SAW?
There are 20 airlines operating from SAW, including Air Arabia, Air Arabia Maroc, Air Baltic, Air Berlin, Air Malta, and more.
What timezone is Sabiha Gökçen International Airport in?
Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is in the Europe/Istanbul timezone (GMT+3). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Sabiha Gökçen International Airport?
Sabiha Gökçen International Airport sits at an elevation of 312 feet (95 meters) above sea level.
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