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Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, one of the two international airports serving İstanbul, Turkey. This on the Asian side (the other on the European).

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Transit Visa. - Dammam? Istanbul? [duplicate]

I am travelling from Cologne (Germany) to Delhi (India) through Istanbul (Turkey) and Dammam (Saudi Arabia). I am an Indian Citizen. Do I need a transit visa? For both? I have no check-in bags.
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Travel with luggage via Metro or Bus from SAW Airport Istanbul to Europe Side of Istanbul

I will be arriving at SAW airport with 30kg luggage. I want to know if its possible to travel to Europe side from the airport using metro/bus? I am planning to buy Istanbulcard Anonymous Card from ...
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Arriving at SAW airport in Istanbul, Turkey 9-12 hours before flight departure

I'm scheduling a domestic flight from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) in Istanbul, Turkey. I'm looking to book a flight at 6:00 A.M. How early is it possible for me to go to the ...
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Arrival-side amenities at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport for waiting

I had seen more than a few airports having really meagre facilities landside, so I thought I will ask: I will land at 14:55 at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) from Zurich and will ...
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Istanbul: how long and complicated is it to go from ISL to SAW?

Edit: be aware that Istanbul now has a new airport, so what follows can be considered deprecated How long and complicated is it to go from Istanbul Atatürk Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen ...
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Where to ask Pegasus for a free earlier connection: transfer desk or gate?

We're two people going Zurich-Istanbul-Ercan with Pegasus and picked the second tightest connection, since if we miss the tightest connection and the next one is full (that specific flight is usually ...
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Getting to Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) airport early in the morning across Bosphorus [closed]

My flight departs at 8:30 from Sabiha Gokcen airport in Istanbul. Can there be any problems getting there in time from a hotel in Fatih? When should I depart from the hotel to get there in time for ...
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Is a 2 hour connection feasible at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen airport? [duplicate]

I am flying from Bucharest to Tirana, Albana, and will transit at the Sabiha Gokcen airport in Istanbul. I have a 2-hour layover before the connecting flight. Is this enough time to make it to my ...
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Are there long-term lockers near Istanbul's Sabiha Gökçen airport?

I'm flying via Sabiha Gökçen airport and would like to leave some luggage there for a week. Are there any long-term lockers inside the airport or somewhere nearby?
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Access to lounge facilities at Istanbul airports?

I have a nine hour layover and an Amex Gold Card. Does the card give me access to lounge facilities at Istanbul airports, even if I have to pay for the facilities?
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What is the best way to get from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to the Taksim Square by public transport?

I'm going to visit Istanbul in April, an I'm curious about the best way to get to the Taksim Square from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) by public transport.
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Is 1.25 hour layover in Turkey Sabiha airport suficient

I'm flying from Moscow to Antalia. There is a 1.25 hour layover in Sabiha airport. in general, would it be sufficient in case of picking up luggage? The air company is the same and I will travel with ...
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