Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Istanbul (SAW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,850
miles
2,977
kilometers
1,608
nautical miles

🕐 4h 1m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (314°)
Direction
🌍 -1h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,850 2,960
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,850 2,960
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,850 2,775
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,850 2,775
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,850 3,700
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,850 2,775
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

A round trip between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul earns you 3,700 base miles - that's 15% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The AUH to SAW route connects Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates with Istanbul, Turkey. This long-haul flight covers 1,850 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This international flight crosses from United Arab Emirates to Turkey. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 314° from Abu Dhabi. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About AUH

Abu Dhabi International Airport

Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) serves Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

🛬 About SAW

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 1,850 miles (2,977 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from AUH to SAW typically take around 4h 1m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,850 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.