Travelling from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Venice: what you need to know
Approximately 2 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Venice.
The timezone in Venice is UTC+1. The city is 2 hours behind Istanbul, where Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is located.
With 7 flights a week between the two airports, Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) is the most popular route. Pegasus Airlines operates the earliest flight at 11:45. If you're eager to get more out of your day before flying, the last flight from SAW to VCE is with Pegasus Airlines at 12:10.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from SAW to Venice. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
You can catch a nonstop flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Venice that touches down at Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE).
Book your seat with Pegasus Airlines. This leading carrier operates direct flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Venice.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even explore another city. When browsing flights from SAW to Venice, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
If you hold a passport from Türkiye (Turkey), you will need an embassy visa to enter Italy. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Venice for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines before you book and definitely before flying.
SAW is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 57 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Venice? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near SAW:
How to find the cheapest flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Venice
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Venice is $106. The cheapest price for a return flight is $222. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from SAW to Venice, reserve your trip 4 months before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Venice. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Airports in Venice
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to central Venice is about 18 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 46 minutes.
Reserve a hotel close to VCE if you have a late flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Venice. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Treviso Airport (TSF)
As soon as your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Venice has touched down, you can get to the city centre in around 35 minutes by car. Central Venice is approximately 40 kilometres from Treviso Airport (TSF).
The journey will take roughly 1 hour and 13 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places to drop your things at near TSF. Unwind and get cosy after your flight from SAW to Venice at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Venice
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Venice. July is the busiest month for a trip to Venice. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Venice is August, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Venice in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 1ºC and 10ºC. Search for cheap flights from SAW to Venice sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Venice
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Venice right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Venice:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. St. Mark's Square, Saint Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace are top attractions which should feature on any good Venice itinerary.
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