There are 8 ways to get from Bucharest to Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) by plane, bus, night train, rideshare, or car
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Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best- Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane OTP - SAW
3h 46m₺4,143–15,246Night train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
10h 52m₺665–1,632Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul, bus
- Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Istanbul (IST)plane OTP - IST
- Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Sabiha Gokcen Airportbus
6h 18m₺3,103–8,726Bus
- Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1998
13h 45m₺3,169–5,155Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BBU - SAW
9h 41m₺3,975–18,075Bus via Shumen
- Take the bus from Bucharest Horoscop Hotel to Shumenbus
- Take the bus from Shumen to Instabulbus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Beyoğlu Abdülhak Hamit Caddesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airportbus
17h 44m₺2,306–3,750Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Bucharest to Sabiha Gokcen-SAW678.3 km
8h 40mDrive 678.3 km
- Drive from Bucharest to Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW)car 678.3 km
8h 40m₺5,195–7,503
Bucharest to Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) is to night train which costs 650 ₺ - 1.700 ₺ and takes 10h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs 4.100 ₺ - 16.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW). However, there are services departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Sabiha Gokcen Airport via İstanbul Esenler and Kemalpaşa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW). However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at Sabiha Gokcen Airport via Halkali and Ayrılık Çeşmesi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.
The distance between Bucharest and Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) is 505 km. The road distance is 678.3 km.
The best way to get from Bucharest to Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) without a car is to bus which takes 13h 45m and costs 3.100 ₺ - 5.500 ₺.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Bucharest to Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW), including transfers.
Bucharest to Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.
Bucharest to Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Bucharest station.
The best way to get from Bucharest to Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs 4.100 ₺ - 16.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 3.100 ₺ - 5.500 ₺ and takes 13h 45m.
What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW), Turkey?
Pegasus Airlines flies from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) 5 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus station once daily. Tickets cost ₺2,800–4,700 and the journey takes 11h 10m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,700–8,000
- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,700–8,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺1,800–12,000
Flights from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺6,500–28,000
Flights from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺6,000–26,000
Flights from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Bari, Tirana
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺3,900–18,000
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺7,000–22,000
Flights from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺6,000–20,000
- Website
- animawings.com
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺4,000–8,000
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Night train from Bucharest to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺550–1,481
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺550–750
- 1st Class
- ₺550–750
- Phone
- 0850 888 33 34
- [email protected]
- Website
- HAVAİST
Bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Sabiha Gokcen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺160–480
- Website
- HAVAİST
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,800–4,700
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +359 (0) 877 34 47 47
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pegasus
Bus from Bucharest Horoscop Hotel to Shumen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺900–1,600
- Website
- Pegasus
- Phone
- +359 82 82 81 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- avtogararuse.org
Bus from Shumen to Instabul
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺1,300–1,800
- Schedules at
- avtogararuse.org
- Phone
- +90 212 372 22 22
- [email protected]
- Website
- İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT)
Bus from Istanbul Beyoğlu Abdülhak Hamit Caddesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺27–370
- Website
- İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT)
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Bucharest to Sabiha Gokcen-SAW
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Bucharest to Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Bucharest to Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Halkali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) is 678 km. It takes approximately 8h 40m to drive from Bucharest to Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW).
There are 4317+ hotels available in Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bucharest and Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.