Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is a large airport serving Pendik, Istanbul, Türkiye. Its IATA code is SAW and its ICAO code is LTFJ. The airport lies at an elevation of 312 ft (95 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 06R/24L, 11,614 ft (3,540 m) long. Local time follows the Europe/Istanbul time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- SAW
- ICAO code
- LTFJ
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 312 ft (95 m)
- Coordinates
- 40.8986, 29.3092
- Time zone
- Europe/Istanbul
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06L/24R | 9,843 ft · 3,000 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Concrete | Yes |
| 06R/24L | 11,614 ft · 3,540 m | 197 ft · 60 m | Concrete | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| IST İstanbul Airport | Istanbul, Türkiye | 64 km · 40 mi |
| YEI Bursa Yenişehir Airport | Yenişehir, Türkiye | 75 km · 47 mi |
| TEQ Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport | Çorlu, Türkiye | 120 km · 75 mi |
| AOE Hasan Polatkan Airport | Eskişehir, Türkiye | 158 km · 98 mi |
| BZI Balıkesir Airport | Balıkesir, Türkiye | 184 km · 114 mi |
| KZR Zafer Airport | Altıntaş, Türkiye | 211 km · 131 mi |
| BOJ Burgas Airport | Burgas, Bulgaria | 238 km · 148 mi |
| EDO Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport | Edremit, Türkiye | 246 km · 153 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from SAW. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IST Istanbul | 64 | 40 | 35 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 1,901 | 1,181 | 1,026 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 2,275 | 1,414 | 1,228 | View route |
| LHR London | 2,551 | 1,585 | 1,378 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 2,968 | 1,844 | 1,603 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 4,517 | 2,807 | 2,439 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,042 | 4,375 | 3,802 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 7,455 | 4,632 | 4,025 | View route |
| JFK New York | 8,090 | 5,027 | 4,368 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 8,627 | 5,361 | 4,658 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 8,948 | 5,560 | 4,832 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 9,310 | 5,785 | 5,027 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 10,582 | 6,575 | 5,714 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 11,061 | 6,873 | 5,972 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 11,451 | 7,116 | 6,183 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 14,918 | 9,270 | 8,055 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| D-ATIS-ARR | D-ATIS for Arrivals | 130.250 |
| D-ATIS-DEP | D-ATIS for Departures | 128.200 |
| Gokcen DLV | Gokcen Delivery (Main) | 122.625 |
| Gokcen GND | Gokcen Ground (Main-2) | 121.580 |
| Gokcen GND | Gokcen Ground (Main-1) | 121.750 |
| Gokcen TWR | Gokcen Tower | 118.800 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport?
The IATA code of Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is SAW and its ICAO code is LTFJ.
Where is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport located?
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is in Pendik, Istanbul, İstanbul Province, Türkiye, at 40.8986, 29.3092.
What time zone is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport in?
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport uses the IANA time zone Europe/Istanbul. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 06R/24L, 11,614 ft (3,540 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is İstanbul Airport (IST), about 64 km (40 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.