Istanbul (IST) to Istanbul (SAW)
Flight Distance & Air Miles
✈️ 39
miles
63
kilometers
34
nautical miles
🕐 34 minutes
Flight Time
🧭 SE (132°)
Direction
🌍 0h
Time Difference
💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn
| Airline | Base Miles | Elite Total |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage | 39 | 62 Platinum |
| 🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles | 39 | 62 Gold Medallion |
| ⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus | 39 | 59 Premier Gold |
| ❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards | 39 | 59 A-List Preferred |
| 🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan | 39 | 78 MVP Gold |
| 🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue | 39 | 59 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?
Flights between Istanbul and Istanbul follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!
✈️ Flight Details
The IST to SAW route connects Istanbul, Turkey with Istanbul, Turkey. This short-haul flight covers 39 miles and typically uses regional jets or turboprops.
This is a domestic flight within Turkey. The flight follows a SE bearing of 132° from Istanbul.
🛫 About IST
Istanbul Airport
Istanbul Airport (IST) serves Istanbul, Turkey.
🛬 About SAW
Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) serves Istanbul, Turkey.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
The flight distance from Istanbul Airport to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 39 miles (63 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from IST to SAW typically take around 34 minutes. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 39 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.