Istanbul Sabiha Gökcen Airport

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General information

Istanbul Sabiha Gökcen Airport, opened in 2001, is a modern airport in the Asian part of Istanbul. The airport is home to low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines and consists of one terminal and two runways. The largest city in Turkey has two airports, Istanbul Airport to the northwest of the city is the busiest airport in Istanbul and home to national flag carrier Turkish Airlines.

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Where is Istanbul Sabiha Gökcen Airport situated?

The airport is situated southeast of the city centre. The nearest motorway is the E80, after the right exit it is just 5 minutes to the airport.

How many terminals does Istanbul Sabiha Gökcen Airport have?

The airport has one modern terminal for both domestic and international flights, this terminal was inaugurated in 2009. You will find the Arrivals hall on the ground floor and the Departures hall on the upper floor. After the baggage claim you will arrive in the public part of the Arrivals hall, where you can withdraw money, buy a SIM card and walk towards the taxis and buses.

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A good alternative for flying to or from Istanbul Sabiha Gökcen Airport are the following airports, sorted by distance from the airport. You can also take a look at the complete list of airports in Turkey.

Airport
Distance
Istanbul Airport 62km

Which airlines fly from and to Istanbul Sabiha Gökcen Airport?

The main airlines at the airport are:
  • Pegasus Airlines brand logo
    Pegasus Airlines
  • AnadoluJet brand logo
    AJet
  • flydubai brand logo
    flydubai
  • flynas Logo
    Flynas
  • Air Arabia brand logo
    Air Arabia
Here you can find the complete list of airlines at Istanbul Sabiha Gökcen Airport.

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