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Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

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Current Conditions
LTFJ
MVFR
8°C
Mostly Cloudy • 6kt • 1013.00"
Observed: 21:20 UTC
MVFR — Marginal Visual: Reduced visibility, minor delays possible.
Cloud Forecast
12k 8k 4k 0
18:00
2.6k
00:00 TEMPO
1.2k
06:00 TEMPO
1.3k
09:00 BECMG
3k
12:00 BECMG
CLR
Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling
FM = From (abrupt change) BECMG = Becoming (gradual) TEMPO = Temporary PROB = Probability %
TAF valid until 18:00 local time
About Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen faces similar weather to main Istanbul airport. Asian side location may see slightly different patterns.

Is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport turbulent?

Sabiha Gökçen, Istanbul's second airport, sits on the Asian side of the Bosphorus. It faces similar weather challenges to the new Istanbul Airport: winter storms from the Black Sea and occasional fog. The airport handles primarily low-cost carriers and sees similar weather patterns to other Marmara region airports.

  • Located on the Asian side of Istanbul
  • Faces Black Sea weather systems
  • Handles primarily low-cost carrier traffic
How does Sabiha Gökçen compare to Istanbul Airport?

Both airports face similar regional weather patterns. Sabiha Gökçen's location slightly inland may offer marginally less Black Sea wind exposure. During major weather events, both airports typically experience similar disruption levels. The choice between airports usually depends on airline and destination rather than weather.

When is the best time to fly from Sabiha Gökçen?

Late spring (May-June) and early autumn (September-October) offer the most stable conditions. Winter brings Black Sea storms and occasional snow. Summer is generally pleasant with occasional thunderstorms. Weather patterns mirror those at Istanbul's main airport.

Is turbulence at Istanbul dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Istanbul?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

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LED 22:20 Local boeing 737-8f2 Forecast
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Pegasus
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VF257
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SSH 22:40 Local boeing 737-8f2 Forecast
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ESB 22:45 Local airbus a321-251nx Forecast
TK213
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RUH 22:45 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
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BGW 22:45 Local airbus a321-251nx Forecast
PC1029
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NUE 22:45 Local airbus a321-251nx Forecast
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GZT 22:50 Local airbus a321-251nx Forecast
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JED 22:50 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
PC620
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HRG 22:50 Local airbus a321-251nx Forecast
PC4056
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AYT 22:50 Local -- Forecast
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VF3284
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OGU 22:55 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
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EBL 22:55 Local airbus a321-251nx Forecast
PC2382
Pegasus
DIY 23:00 Local airbus a321-251nx Forecast
PC4775
Pegasus
AYT 23:00 Local -- Forecast
PC2264
Pegasus
BJV 23:00 Local airbus a321-251nx Forecast
PC604
Pegasus
DOH 23:05 Local airbus a321-251nx Forecast
PC212
Pegasus
GUW 23:05 Local boeing 737-82r Forecast
PC854
Pegasus
GYD 23:05 Local airbus a320-251n Forecast
PC2828
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PC2410
Pegasus
GZT 23:10 Local airbus a321-251nx Forecast
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ECN 23:10 Local airbus a321-251nx Forecast
PC590
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LXR 23:10 Local airbus a321-251nx Forecast
VF3284
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PC2740
Pegasus
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VF215
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RUH 23:15 Local b738 Forecast
PC604
Pegasus
DOH 23:15 Local airbus a321-251nx Forecast
PC4757
Pegasus
SZF 23:20 Local -- Forecast
PC582
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PC2942
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EDO 23:20 Local boeing 737-82r Forecast
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Pegasus
ISU 23:25 Local airbus a320-251n Forecast
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Ajet
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Ajet
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Pegasus
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Pegasus
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Pegasus
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Ajet
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VF3212
Ajet
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Pegasus
BEY 23:45 Local airbus a320-251n Forecast
TK3212
Turkish Airlines
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VF3254
Ajet
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Ajet
AYT 23:45 Local boeing 737-8f2 Forecast
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Ajet
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Ajet
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21:55
Local
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airbus a321-271nx
21:55
Local
SAW KUT
PC PC320
airbus a320-251n
21:55
Local
SAW HAJ
PC PC1035
boeing 737-82r
21:55
Local
SAW VKO
PC PC386
airbus a321-251nx
22:00
Local
SAW COV
PC PC2088
airbus a321-251nx
22:00
Local
SAW TIA
PC PC283
airbus a321-251nx
22:05
Local
SAW CGN
VF91
22:10
Local
SAW CGN
VF91
boeing 737 max 8
22:10
Local
SAW SHJ
VF221
airbus a321-271nx
22:10
Local
SAW AYT
PC PC2026
airbus a321-251nx
22:10
Local
SAW ADB
VF3070
22:10
Local
SAW PRN
PC PC341
airbus a321-251nx
22:10
Local
SAW CGN
PC PC1013
airbus a321-251nx
22:10
Local
SAW BSR
PC PC662
airbus a320-251n
22:10
Local
SAW HRG
VF251
airbus a321-271nx
22:15
Local
SAW MED
PC PC686
airbus a321-251nx
22:15
Local
SAW BSR
PC PC662
airbus a321-251nx
22:15
Local
SAW HAJ
PC PC1035
airbus a321-251nx
22:15
Local
SAW LEJ
ZS9407
airbus a300b4-605r(f)
22:20
Local
SAW ADB
VF3070
boeing 737 max 8
22:20
Local
SAW LED
VF291
boeing 737-8f2
22:20
Local
SAW SSH
VF255
airbus a321-271nx
22:20
Local
SAW CGN
PC PC1013
airbus a321-251nx
22:20
Local
SAW DMM
VF137
22:20
Local
SAW HRG
TK TK251
airbus a320-232
22:25
Local
SAW SHJ
VF221
airbus a321-271nx
22:30
Local
SAW IKA
PC PC512
airbus a321-251nx
22:30
Local
SAW SZF
PC PC2796
airbus a321-251nx
22:30
Local
SAW JED
VF189
airbus a321-271nx
22:30
Local
SAW LED
VF291
boeing 737-8f2
22:30
Local
SAW HRG
VF253
boeing 737 max 8
22:30
Local
SAW SSH
VF257
boeing 737 max 8
22:35
Local
SAW ECN
PC PC1934
airbus a320-251n
22:40
Local
SAW HRG
PC PC620
airbus a321-251nx
22:40
Local
SAW SSH
VF257
boeing 737-8f2
22:45
Local
SAW ESB
PC PC2686
airbus a321-251nx
22:45
Local
SAW RUH
TK TK213
airbus a321-271nx
22:45
Local
SAW BGW
PC PC656
airbus a321-251nx
22:45
Local
SAW NUE
PC PC1029
airbus a321-251nx
22:50
Local
SAW GZT
PC PC2410
airbus a321-251nx
22:50
Local
SAW JED
VF189
airbus a321-271nx
22:50
Local
SAW HRG
PC PC620
airbus a321-251nx
22:50
Local
SAW AYT
PC PC4056
22:55
Local
SAW TZX
VF3334
airbus a321-231
22:55
Local
SAW SHJ
PC PC746
airbus a321-251nx
22:55
Local
SAW OGU
VF3284
boeing 737 max 8
22:55
Local
SAW EBL
PC PC816
airbus a321-251nx
23:00
Local
SAW DIY
PC PC2382
airbus a321-251nx
23:00
Local
SAW AYT
PC PC4775
23:00
Local
SAW BJV
PC PC2264
airbus a321-251nx
23:05
Local
SAW DOH
PC PC604
airbus a321-251nx
23:05
Local
SAW GUW
PC PC212
boeing 737-82r
23:05
Local
SAW GYD
PC PC854
airbus a320-251n
23:05
Local
SAW TZX
PC PC2828
airbus a321-251nx
23:10
Local
SAW GZT
PC PC2410
airbus a321-251nx
23:10
Local
SAW ECN
PC PC1928
airbus a321-251nx
23:10
Local
SAW LXR
PC PC590
airbus a321-251nx
23:15
Local
SAW OGU
VF3284
boeing 737 max 8
23:15
Local
SAW ASR
PC PC2740
airbus a321-251nx
23:15
Local
SAW RUH
VF215
23:15
Local
SAW DOH
PC PC604
airbus a321-251nx
23:20
Local
SAW SZF
PC PC4757
23:20
Local
SAW SPX
PC PC582
airbus a321-251nx
23:20
Local
SAW EDO
PC PC2942
boeing 737-82r
23:25
Local
SAW KUT
PC PC320
airbus a321-251nx
23:25
Local
SAW MLX
VF3258
airbus a321-231
23:25
Local
SAW OGU
VF3284
23:25
Local
SAW EVN
PC PC550
boeing 737-82r
23:25
Local
SAW ISU
PC PC666
airbus a320-251n
23:25
Local
SAW TZX
VF3332
23:30
Local
SAW LGG
5H 5H4797
boeing 737-86n(bcf)
23:30
Local
SAW CDG
5H 5H4774
boeing 737-86n(bcf)
23:30
Local
SAW BSZ
PC PC704
airbus a320-251n
23:30
Local
SAW HRG
VF251
boeing 737 max 8
23:30
Local
SAW LGG
AG AG4797
23:30
Local
SAW LGG
5H 5H4725
boeing 737-86n(bcf)
23:35
Local
SAW ESB
PC PC2684
airbus a320-251n
23:40
Local
SAW ESB
PC PC2684
airbus a321-251nx
23:40
Local
SAW AMM
PC PC720
airbus a321-251nx
23:45
Local
SAW COV
VF3148
airbus a321-231
23:45
Local
SAW EZS
VF3212
23:45
Local
SAW BEY
PC PC754
airbus a320-251n
23:45
Local
SAW EZS
TK TK3212
airbus a320-232
23:45
Local
SAW KYA
VF3254
boeing 737 max 8
23:45
Local
SAW AYT
VF3042
boeing 737-8f2
23:45
Local
SAW MLX
VF3258
boeing 737-8f2
23:45
Local
SAW TZX
VF3332
airbus a320-232
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