SAW - Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

Istanbul, Turkey

IATA Code: SAW · Istanbul, Turkey

The airport code SAW is the IATA identifier for Sabiha Gökçen International Airport. You may also find it referred to as Istanbul Airport (SAW).

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) serves Istanbul, Turkey, in the Europe fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.

SAW is the IATA airport code for Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, located in Istanbul, Turkey. The airport is situated at coordinates 40.8986°N, 29.3092°E. The current jet fuel price in the Europe region is $5.51/gallon as of 2026-05-16.

Current Jet Fuel Price (Europe)

$5.51/gallon

⚠️ Global Fuel Price Surge 2026: Prices affected by 108%

Airport Information

IATA Code
SAW
City
Istanbul
Country
Turkey
Timezone
Europe/Istanbul
Latitude
40.8986°
Longitude
29.3092°
Type
airport
Fuel Region
Europe

Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from SAW

Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.

Destination Distance Est. Fuel Cost Fuel Surcharge*
ISL - Istanbul 42 km $648 $1/passenger
IST - Istanbul 63 km $972 $2/passenger
KCO - Topel 68 km $1,049 $2/passenger
YEI - Yenisehir 75 km $1,157 $2/passenger
BTZ - Bursa 78 km $1,203 $2/passenger
TEQ - Çorlu 120 km $1,851 $4/passenger
BDM - Bandirma 130 km $2,006 $4/passenger
AOE - Eskissehir 159 km $2,453 $5/passenger
ESK - Eskisehir 164 km $2,530 $5/passenger
BZI - Balikesir 184 km $2,839 $6/passenger
KZR - Kutahya 210 km $3,240 $6/passenger
BOJ - Bourgas 238 km $3,672 $7/passenger
ONQ - Zonguldak 242 km $3,734 $7/passenger
EDO - Balikesir Korfez 246 km $3,795 $8/passenger
USQ - Usak 247 km $3,811 $8/passenger
CKZ - Canakkale 258 km $3,980 $8/passenger
AFY - Afyon 266 km $4,104 $8/passenger
AXD - Alexandroupolis 282 km $4,351 $9/passenger
VAR - Varna 287 km $4,428 $9/passenger
JAM - Yambol 300 km $4,628 $9/passenger
ANK - Ankara 305 km $4,706 $9/passenger
MJT - Mytilini 309 km $4,767 $10/passenger
ESB - Ankara 323 km $4,983 $10/passenger
IGL - Izmir 330 km $5,091 $10/passenger
ADB - Izmir 343 km $5,292 $11/passenger
SZR - Stara Zagora 345 km $5,323 $11/passenger
DNZ - Denizli 348 km $5,369 $11/passenger
ISE - Isparta 350 km $5,400 $11/passenger
LXS - Limnos 362 km $5,585 $11/passenger
KFS - Kastamonu 379 km $5,847 $12/passenger
GOZ - Gorna Orechovica 389 km $6,001 $12/passenger
CND - Constanta 391 km $6,032 $12/passenger
PDV - Plovdiv 393 km $6,063 $12/passenger
JKH - Chios 393 km $6,063 $12/passenger
KVA - Kavala 394 km $6,079 $12/passenger
SMI - Samos 412 km $6,356 $13/passenger
KYA - Konya 428 km $6,603 $13/passenger
BJV - Bodrum 430 km $6,634 $13/passenger
JIK - Ikaria 439 km $6,773 $14/passenger
BXN - Bodrum 441 km $6,804 $14/passenger
AYT - Antalya 463 km $7,143 $14/passenger
SKU - Skiros 464 km $7,159 $14/passenger
LRS - Leros 466 km $7,189 $14/passenger
TCE - Tulcea 466 km $7,189 $14/passenger
DLM - Dalaman 468 km $7,220 $14/passenger
BBU - Bucharest 479 km $7,390 $15/passenger
JKL - Kalymnos 483 km $7,452 $15/passenger
OTP - Bucharest 486 km $7,498 $15/passenger
KGS - Kos 495 km $7,637 $15/passenger
NOP - Sinop 495 km $7,637 $15/passenger

* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.

How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your SAW Flights

Jet fuel typically accounts for 25-35% of airline operating costs. When fuel prices rise due to global events like conflicts or supply disruptions, airlines pass these costs to passengers through fuel surcharges.

Currently, the Europe region has jet fuel priced at $5.51/gallon. This is approximately 108% higher than normal due to Brent crude elevated. EIA Gulf Coast jet fuel at $5.21/gal (2026-05-16). Airlines implementing surcharges globally. IATA reports $175/barrel global average.

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Climate & Weather at Istanbul

Istanbul experiences a temperate climate with distinct seasons. Summers are generally pleasant (18-28°C / 64-82°F), while winters can be cold and may bring snow or ice that occasionally affects flight schedules. Travelers arriving in winter should be prepared for potential weather-related delays and dress in warm layers.

Traveler Guide: Flying Through SAW

As a European airport, SAW falls within the Europe fuel pricing zone. European airports typically offer excellent rail and public transit connections to city centers. If traveling within the Schengen Area, border checks are minimal for intra-Schengen flights. Travelers from outside the EU/Schengen zone should ensure visa requirements are met before departure.

Planning Your Trip via SAW

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