Travelling from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Brussels Airport (BRU): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Brussels Airport is 3 hours 55 minutes.
Brussels is two hours behind Istanbul and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
You can choose from 26 weekly Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Brussels Airport flights. The 09:20 departure with AJet is the earliest flight available. AJet operates the latest service of the day at 09:20.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your SAW to BRU flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
AJet is your ticket to exploring Brussels (and perhaps some other great parts of Belgium!). Browse the direct flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Brussels Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with AJet on this route.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Brussels Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SAW and BRU include:
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
Vienna International Airport
Franjo Tudman Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Brussels Airport (BRU)
RM233 is the best price for a one-way Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Brussels Airport flight. Return flights start at RM527. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Book six months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SAW to BRU.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Brussels Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from SAW to BRU is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Brussels Airport.
Handy information about Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, 76.93% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Sabiha Gokcen International Airport from central Istanbul, it takes about 55 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near SAW? If you're catching an early flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Brussels Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Brussels Airport (BRU)
Consider staying in a hotel near BRU if you have a late Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Brussels Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Explore without limits with a Brussels Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Alamo or Europcar and chase adventure across Brussels and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Brussels Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels
Brussels Airport to central Brussels has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Brussels Airport (BRU)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Brussels Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Brussels. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Brussels is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Brussels Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SAW to BRU in January. Temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of Belgium
Charleroi is just one of the many places in Belgium waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Brussels. Around 48 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Parc Gobbe, Maison Dermine (art déco — 1921) and Parc Ligny.
Liege is another must-experience destination in Belgium and is around 88 kilometres east of Brussels. No trip is complete without visiting Gare de Liege-Guillemins, Curtius Museum and Montagne de Bueren.