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Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

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About Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen faces similar weather to main Istanbul airport. Asian side location may see slightly different patterns.

Is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport turbulent?

Sabiha Gökçen, Istanbul's second airport, sits on the Asian side of the Bosphorus. It faces similar weather challenges to the new Istanbul Airport: winter storms from the Black Sea and occasional fog. The airport handles primarily low-cost carriers and sees similar weather patterns to other Marmara region airports.

  • Located on the Asian side of Istanbul
  • Faces Black Sea weather systems
  • Handles primarily low-cost carrier traffic
How does Sabiha Gökçen compare to Istanbul Airport?

Both airports face similar regional weather patterns. Sabiha Gökçen's location slightly inland may offer marginally less Black Sea wind exposure. During major weather events, both airports typically experience similar disruption levels. The choice between airports usually depends on airline and destination rather than weather.

When is the best time to fly from Sabiha Gökçen?

Late spring (May-June) and early autumn (September-October) offer the most stable conditions. Winter brings Black Sea storms and occasional snow. Summer is generally pleasant with occasional thunderstorms. Weather patterns mirror those at Istanbul's main airport.

Is turbulence at Istanbul dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Istanbul?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

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KSY 08:55 Local -- Forecast
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Pegasus
ESB 08:55 Local -- Forecast
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Pegasus
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Pegasus
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Pegasus
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Pegasus
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Pegasus
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Pegasus
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Pegasus
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Pegasus
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Pegasus
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Pegasus
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Pegasus
DUB 09:30 Local -- Forecast
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Pegasus
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Ajet
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Turkish Airlines
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Pegasus
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Ajet
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Pegasus
EDI 09:35 Local -- Forecast
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Pegasus
ECN 09:35 Local -- Forecast
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Pegasus
DLM 09:35 Local -- Forecast
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Pegasus
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Pegasus
AYT 09:40 Local -- Forecast
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Pegasus
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Pegasus
LJU 09:40 Local -- Forecast
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Pegasus
OTP 09:40 Local -- Forecast
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Pegasus
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Pegasus
DIY 09:45 Local -- Forecast
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Pegasus
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Ajet
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Ajet
AYT 09:45 Local b738 Forecast
PC1265
Pegasus
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VF273
Ajet
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TK3030
Turkish Airlines
AYT 09:45 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
PC955
Pegasus
GVA 09:45 Local -- Forecast
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Pegasus
SVQ 09:45 Local -- Forecast
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Pegasus
BER 09:50 Local -- Forecast
VF367
Ajet
TIA 09:50 Local -- Forecast
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Pegasus
FCO 09:50 Local -- Forecast
TK3030
Turkish Airlines
AYT 09:50 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
PC2004
Pegasus
AYT 09:50 Local -- Forecast
VF77
Ajet
HAM 09:50 Local -- Forecast
VF3030
Ajet
AYT 09:50 Local -- Forecast
07:55
Local
SAW BRE
PC PC1031
07:55
Local
SAW ECN
PC PC1914
07:55
Local
SAW RZV
VF3294
08:00
Local
SAW DNZ
PC PC11
08:00
Local
SAW ESB
VF3012
08:00
Local
SAW VKO
PC PC7386
08:00
Local
SAW AYT
PC PC4026
08:00
Local
SAW KSY
PC PC4590
08:00
Local
SAW HTY
PC PC4094
08:05
Local
SAW ERC
PC PC2520
08:05
Local
SAW BJV
PC PC2242
08:05
Local
SAW ATH
PC PC1191
08:05
Local
SAW AYT
PC PC2002
08:10
Local
SAW ERC
PC PC2520
airbus a321-251nx
08:10
Local
SAW OTP
PC PC7361
08:10
Local
SAW IKA
PC PC518
08:10
Local
SAW KSY
PC PC4335
08:15
Local
SAW COV
PC PC2082
08:15
Local
SAW SOF
PC PC271
08:15
Local
SAW BAL
VF3182
08:15
Local
SAW ESB
PC PC2664
08:15
Local
SAW DLM
PC PC2284
08:15
Local
SAW TZX
PC PC2816
08:20
Local
SAW ASR
VF5206
08:20
Local
SAW COV
PC PC2082
08:25
Local
SAW ASR
PC PC2732
08:25
Local
SAW ADF
PC PC2150
airbus a321-251nx
08:25
Local
SAW OGU
TK TK3280
08:25
Local
SAW CPH
PC PC1071
08:25
Local
SAW AYT
PC PC2006
08:25
Local
SAW ARN
PC PC1279
08:25
Local
SAW CRL
PC PC921
08:25
Local
SAW KSY
VF3250
08:25
Local
SAW KSY
PC PC2590
08:30
Local
SAW HTY
PC PC4114
08:30
Local
SAW AYT
FH FH764
08:30
Local
SAW ISL
VF9001
08:30
Local
SAW ARN
PC PC1279
08:30
Local
SAW KCM
PC PC4436
08:30
Local
SAW SOF
PC PC273
08:30
Local
SAW CGN
PC PC34
08:30
Local
SAW GNJ
VF313
08:30
Local
SAW ASR
PC PC2732
08:35
Local
SAW MQM
TK TK3264
08:35
Local
SAW RZV
TK TK3294
08:35
Local
SAW VIE
PC PC901
08:35
Local
SAW TZX
PC PC2816
08:35
Local
SAW SZF
VF3306
08:35
Local
SAW IGD
VF3246
08:35
Local
SAW ADB
PC PC2186
08:35
Local
SAW MUC
PC PC1019
airbus a321-251nx
08:40
Local
SAW VIE
PC PC901
08:40
Local
SAW TBS
PC PC7316
08:40
Local
SAW ZRH
PC PC947
airbus a321-251nx
08:40
Local
SAW STN
PC PC1169
08:45
Local
SAW PRG
PC PC303
08:45
Local
SAW CGN
PC PC1011
08:45
Local
SAW VAN
PC PC4500
08:45
Local
SAW RZV
B53294
08:50
Local
SAW MUC
PC PC1019
08:50
Local
SAW HAM
PC PC1043
08:50
Local
SAW CRL
PC PC921
08:50
Local
SAW CGN
PC PC1011
08:50
Local
SAW ZRH
PC PC947
08:55
Local
SAW KSY
B53250
08:55
Local
SAW ESB
PC PC4069
08:55
Local
SAW BJV
VF3092
airbus a321-231
08:55
Local
SAW ADB
PC PC2186
08:55
Local
SAW OGU
VF3280
08:55
Local
SAW ORY
PC PC1133
08:55
Local
SAW BJV
TK TK3092
08:55
Local
SAW MQM
VF3264
08:55
Local
SAW MQM
TK TK3264
09:00
Local
SAW NKT
VF3276
09:00
Local
SAW EDI
PC PC1187
airbus a320-251n
09:00
Local
SAW CGN
PC PC1667
09:00
Local
SAW NKT
TK TK3276
boeing 737-8f2
09:00
Local
SAW MAN
PC PC1179
09:00
Local
SAW AMS
PC PC1251
09:00
Local
SAW GZP
PC PC4070
09:00
Local
SAW COV
VF5310
09:00
Local
SAW BER
PC PC7285
09:05
Local
SAW ADB
VF3064
09:05
Local
SAW CPH
PC PC1071
09:05
Local
SAW MAN
PC PC1179
airbus a321-251nx
09:05
Local
SAW BAL
VF3182
airbus a321-231
09:05
Local
SAW AJI
TK TK3166
09:05
Local
SAW HAM
PC PC1043
09:05
Local
SAW ADB
TK TK3064
09:10
Local
SAW ADB
TK TK3064
09:10
Local
SAW HAM
PC PC1043
09:10
Local
SAW ADB
VF3064
airbus a321-231
09:10
Local
SAW MAN
PC PC1179
09:10
Local
SAW SVQ
PC PC1109
airbus a321-251nx
09:10
Local
SAW ADB
PC PC2186
09:10
Local
SAW HTY
VF6756
09:10
Local
SAW ERZ
PC PC4244
09:15
Local
SAW FRA
PC PC993
09:15
Local
SAW SKP
PC PC351
09:15
Local
SAW MAD
PC PC1099
09:15
Local
SAW DUB
PC PC1157
09:20
Local
SAW FRA
PC PC993
09:20
Local
SAW GRZ
PC PC909
09:20
Local
SAW BIO
PC PC1113
09:20
Local
SAW BUD
PC PC333
09:20
Local
SAW DUB
PC PC1157
airbus a321-251nx
09:20
Local
SAW GVA
PC PC955
airbus a321-251nx
09:25
Local
SAW EDI
PC PC1187
09:30
Local
SAW AJI
VF3166
09:30
Local
SAW BRS
PC PC1196
09:30
Local
SAW ERZ
PC PC4550
09:30
Local
SAW EBL
VF6652
09:30
Local
SAW ECN
PC PC1916
airbus a320-251n
09:30
Local
SAW DUB
PC PC1157
09:35
Local
SAW DTM
PC PC1051
09:35
Local
SAW RTM
VF301
09:35
Local
SAW MQM
TK TK3264
09:35
Local
SAW FCO
PC PC1223
09:35
Local
SAW MQM
VF3264
boeing 737 max 8
09:35
Local
SAW EDI
PC PC1187
09:35
Local
SAW ECN
PC PC1918
09:35
Local
SAW DLM
PC PC4044
09:40
Local
SAW BGY
PC PC1211
09:40
Local
SAW AYT
PC PC2004
09:40
Local
SAW GNY
PC PC4068
09:40
Local
SAW LJU
PC PC460
09:40
Local
SAW OTP
PC PC6907
09:40
Local
SAW BER
PC PC977
airbus a321-251nx
09:45
Local
SAW DIY
PC PC4075
09:45
Local
SAW ALG
PC PC750
09:45
Local
SAW TZX
VF3326
09:45
Local
SAW AYT
VF3030
09:45
Local
SAW EIN
PC PC1265
09:45
Local
SAW ALG
VF273
09:45
Local
SAW AYT
TK TK3030
airbus a320-232
09:45
Local
SAW GVA
PC PC955
09:45
Local
SAW SVQ
PC PC1109
09:50
Local
SAW BER
PC PC977
09:50
Local
SAW TIA
VF367
09:50
Local
SAW FCO
PC PC1223
09:50
Local
SAW AYT
TK TK3030
boeing 737 max 8
09:50
Local
SAW AYT
PC PC2004
09:50
Local
SAW HAM
VF77
09:50
Local
SAW AYT
VF3030