Flights from Istanbul Airport (SAW) to Lisbon Airport Airport (LIS)
Getting to Sabiha Gokcen from Portela is very straight forward. There are 2 airliners who all offer direct flights several times a week. The flight time is approximately 4 Hours 39 Minutes.
The price of the flight is dependent on the time of the day you fly and the day of the week with weekends being normally a higher price. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. The ticket prices for most airliners will increase the closer you get the departure date, so as soon as you know the date you will travel you should book your flights.
When arriving at Portela don’t forget to set your watch to the local time!
If you are planning a trip to Portela Airport from Sabiha Gokcen Airport you can pre-arrange short or long term parking at Sabiha Gokcen Airport.
If you are renting a car at Portela Airport it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to Portela Airport in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.
We suggest pre-booking your transport to Sabiha Gokcen Airport. The following options are available:
- Private Transfers to Sabiha Gokcen Airport
- Buses to Sabiha Gokcen Airport
- Taxis to Sabiha Gokcen Airport
- Train Services to/near Sabiha Gokcen Airport
Ensure your arrival at Portela Airport is as stress-free as possible by pre-booking your onwards transport - booking early may also save you money:
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- Private transfers at Portela Airport
- Buses from Portela Airport
- Taxis from Portela Airport
- Train services at or near Portela Airport
Find hotels close to Portela Airport many hotels offer airport transfers directly from the airport to your hotel.
For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from Sabiha Gokcen to Portela, please see the table below.

Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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Pegasus | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 07:00 | 07:00 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Hi Fly | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:15 | 19:15 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Pegasus offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between 07:00 and 07:00.
You can find the latest flight availability and prices from Pegasus at www.google.com/search?q=Pegasus. You can also book direct and get their latest discounts.
Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||
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Thursday | 19:15
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Sunday | 07:00
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If you are flexible on the airport you depart from, then there are other airports that offer direct flights to Portela. You can see full details of these below.

Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
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Istanbul to Lisbon | 0 | 4 Hours 35 Minutes |
Whilst you will find a bureau de change at Portela, we recommend you change some money before you depart if you don’t have the local currency. The exchange rates within any airport are not very favorable, so exchanging money before hand is a good idea.
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