# SAW — Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport > Machine-readable reference for SAW. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/saw HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/saw Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/saw.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/SAW.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-12T07:24:30.803+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport - IATA: SAW - ICAO: LTFJ - City: Pendik, Istanbul - Country: TR (TR) - Timezone: Europe/Istanbul - Distance from city: 32 km (20 mi) southeast of Istanbul city centre - Runways: 2 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: 37.1M - Hub for: Pegasus Airlines, AJet - Official website: https://www.sabihagokcen.aero/ ## Overview Welcome Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) thrives as a bustling hub for budget travelers, thanks primarily to its association with Pegasus Airlines and AJet. Located in Pendik, about 32 kilometers southeast of Istanbul's city center, it feels more like a mega outstation for low-cost carriers than a traditional hub. The single terminal structure emphasizes speedy, no-frills transfers but compensates with a surprisingly rich array of Turkish and international dining options, ensuring passengers can always find a taste of local cuisine amid the standard array of global fast-food brands. While long lines and crowded spaces are common here, there's always a way to upgrade your experience with over 36 dining outlets and 5 lounges, including pay-per-use options and sleep pods that can provide a comfortable respite. At a glance Handling over 37.1 million passengers annually, SAW is equipped with two runways and a single terminal identified simply as 'T'. It serves as a significant base for Pegasus Airlines and AJet. This airport is a lifeline for budget travelers wanting to explore Turkey and beyond on economical fares. Belying its reputation as a budget hub, the terminal… ## Terminals (1) - **Passenger Terminal** — airlines: Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, AnadoluJet URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/terminals/t ## Dining (36) - **40’s Bar** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/restaurants/40-s-bar - **Burger King** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/restaurants/burger-king - **Dominos Pizza** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/restaurants/dominos-pizza - **Efes Pub Gate** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/restaurants/efes-pub-gate - **Gate Cafe** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/restaurants/gate-cafe - **Grab & Fly** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/restaurants/grab-fly - **Happy Moon’s Cafe Restaurant** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/restaurants/happy-moon-s-cafe-restaurant - **HD Döner** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/restaurants/hd-doner - **Kara Fırın** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/restaurants/kara-f-r-n - **Karafırın** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/restaurants/karaf-r-n - **KFC** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/restaurants/kfc - **Kiosko** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/restaurants/kiosko - **Maca Cafe** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/restaurants/maca-cafe - **Mado** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/restaurants/mado - **Mado Cafe** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/restaurants/mado-cafe - **Marmaris Büfe** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/restaurants/marmaris-bufe - **McD Cafe** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/restaurants/mcd-cafe - **McDonald’s** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/restaurants/mcdonald-s - **Pidem** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/restaurants/pidem - **Plus Kitchen** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/restaurants/plus-kitchen - **Popeyes** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/restaurants/popeyes - **Puro Gusto** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/restaurants/puro-gusto - **Qfta Restoran** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/restaurants/qfta-restoran - **Refresh Turkish Ice Cream** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/restaurants/refresh-turkish-ice-cream - **Sbarro** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/restaurants/sbarro - **Secco Cafe Kiosk** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/restaurants/secco-cafe-kiosk - **Secco Kafe** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/restaurants/secco-kafe - **Simit&Çay** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/restaurants/simit-cay - **Simit Sarayı** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/restaurants/simit-saray - **Starbucks** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/restaurants/starbucks - **Subway** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/restaurants/subway - **Takamia** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/restaurants/takamia - **Take Off** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/restaurants/take-off - **Turkish Kitchen** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/restaurants/turkish-kitchen - **Usta Dönerci** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/restaurants/usta-donerci - **Usta Pideci** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/restaurants/usta-pideci ## Lounges (5) - **Flypoint Lounge** — .json · access: International departures, independent · day pass: .json · .json URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/lounges/flypoint-lounge - **ISG Airport Hotel Sleep Pods** — .json · access: Airside, hourly use · day pass: .json · .json URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/lounges/isg-airport-hotel-sleep-pods - **Plaza Premium Lounge** — .json · access: International departures, pay-per-use · day pass: .json · .json URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/lounges/plaza-premium-lounge - **Primeclass Lounge** — International · access: International departures, Priority Pass · day pass: .json · 24 hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/lounges/primeclass-lounge - **Turkish Airlines Lounge** — International · access: Domestic departures, airline status · day pass: .json · .json URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/lounges/turkish-airlines-lounge ## Shops (26) - **Airport Market** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/shops/airport-market - **Altis** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/shops/altis - **AVEC Car Rental** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/shops/avec-car-rental - **Avis** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/shops/avis - **Be Different** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/shops/be-different - **BJK Kartal Yuvası** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/shops/bjk-kartal-yuvas - **Blue Diamond** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/shops/blue-diamond - **Budget** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/shops/budget - **D&R** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/shops/d-r - **Duty Free** — T · Duty Free URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/shops/duty-free-t - **Fenerium** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/shops/fenerium - **GS Store** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/shops/gs-store - **Istshop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/shops/istshop - **Levent Shoeshine** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/shops/levent-shoeshine - **New Bazaar** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/shops/new-bazaar - **Nuray Pharmacy** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/shops/nuray-pharmacy - **Parfumarts** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/shops/parfumarts - **Portes Market** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/shops/portes-market - **Post Office PTT** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/shops/post-office-ptt - **Seyyah** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/shops/seyyah - **Super Store** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/shops/super-store - **Tobacco Market** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/shops/tobacco-market - **Toyzz Shop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/shops/toyzz-shop - **Türk Telekom** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/shops/turk-telekom - **Turkcell** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/shops/turkcell - **Vodafone** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/shops/vodafone ## Parking (5) - **ISG Long-Term Car Park** — Long-stay parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/parking/isg-long-term-car-park - **ISG Motorcycle Parking** — Dedicated motorcycle area URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/parking/isg-motorcycle-parking - **ISG Multi-Storey Car Park** — Covered parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/parking/isg-multi-storey-car-park - **ISG Open Car Park** — Short-term parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/parking/isg-open-car-park - **ISG Valet Service** — Valet parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/parking/isg-valet-service ## Ground transport (10) - **Airport-authorized Private Transfer** — Pre-booked car service URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/transport/airport-authorized-private-transfer - **Havabus Kadıköy** — Airport coach URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/transport/havabus-kad-koy - **Havabus Taksim** — Airport coach URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/transport/havabus-taksim - **Intercity Coach Connections** — Regional bus services URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/transport/intercity-coach-connections - **Marmaray Line** — Commuter rail connection via A URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/transport/marmaray-line - **Metro M4 Kadıköy–Sabiha Gökçen** — Metro line URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/transport/metro-m4-kad-koy-sabiha-gokcen - **Public IETT Buses E-10** — City bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/transport/public-iett-buses-e-10 - **Public IETT Buses E-11** — City bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/transport/public-iett-buses-e-11 - **VIP Shuttle** — Shared or private minivan serv URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/transport/vip-shuttle - **Yellow Taxis** — Metered taxi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/saw/transport/yellow-taxis ## Insider tips - _Insider_: Domestic departures feature 40’s Bar and Efes Pub Gate, a relaxed corner with local beers far from the main food court’s chaos. - _Time_: Threads consistently advise at least a 2-hour buffer for domestic-to-international transfers due to re-clearing security and passport control. - _Local_: Try Plus Kitchen in international departures for a lighter meal compared to the heavy offerings nearby; it’s a foodie favorite. - _Money_: Although prices at SAW are high for Turkey, they remain lower than comparable European airports; stock up on essentials in the city at local prices. - _Avoid_: Steer clear of crowded smoking terraces if on a tight schedule to avoid the 20-30 minute re-entry time from the terraces. - _Quiet_: Starbucks on domestic airside provides power outlets and decent seating where you can work undisturbed for the cost of a single coffee. - _Time_: The M4 metro is the quickest route to reach Istanbul city, acknowledged for its predictability compared to traffic-laden roads. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/SAW.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/saw/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/saw/departures — HTML page with live departures