Flying from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Skopje International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Skopje.
Flights from SKP to SAW start from 10:15 — the first with Pegasus. The last service of the day is at 20:50 with Pegasus. In total, you can take your pick of seven weekly Skopje International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International 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 catch your SKP to SAW flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Flying into Istanbul (and then discovering more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a snap with Pegasus. This popular carrier has direct flights from Skopje International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
Pegasus is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Pegasus is the most punctual carrier operating SKP to SAW flights, with 79.49% of its services arriving on schedule.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Skopje International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between SKP and SAW include:
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
Antalya Airport
Guglielmo Marconi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Skopje International Airport (SKP) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
At the moment, $52 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Skopje International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $106. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from SKP to SAW by booking eight months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Skopje International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from SKP to SAW.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Skopje International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
Handy information about Skopje International Airport (SKP)
85.19% of flights leaving Skopje International Airport land at their destination as planned. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when setting off from SKP.
Central Skopje to Skopje International Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near SKP? If you've booked an early flight from Skopje International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Skopje International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SAW instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Essence, Eren Rent a Car or 724 Rent and experience more of Istanbul and beyond.
Booking your ride from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport around four weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to central Istanbul has a drive time of around 55 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
August is the busiest month for flights from Skopje International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Istanbul in April.
Before locking in your flight from Skopje International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SKP to SAW in January. Average temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've seen Istanbul, now it's time to discover other parts of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel about 354 kilometres east to Ankara to check off its top sights. From Museum of Anatolian Civilizations to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Izmir is another standout destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No trip is complete without dropping by Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.
