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Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is an international airport serving Pendik, Istanbul (İstanbul Province), Turkey. Its IATA code is SAW and its ICAO code is LTFJ. It has 2 runways, the longest 3,540 m long.
- IATASAW
- ICAOLTFJ
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- SAW
- ICAO code
- LTFJ
- City
- Pendik, Istanbul
- Region / province
- İstanbul Province
- Country / territory
- Turkey
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 40.8986° N, 29.3092° E
- Elevation
- 95 m (312 ft)
- Time zone
- Europe/Istanbul (UTC+03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,540 m (11,614 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 06R/24L | 3,540 m11,614 ft | Concrete |
| 06L/24R | 3,000 m9,843 ft | Concrete |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
7,926 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 25 min
Hanoi (HAN)
7,375 km
Direct flight: ≈ 9 h 45 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
8,162 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 40 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| D-ATIS-ARR | 130.250 MHz |
| D-ATIS-DEP | 128.200 MHz |
| GOKCEN DLV | 122.625 MHz |
| GOKCEN GND | 121.580 MHz |
| GOKCEN GND | 121.750 MHz |
| GOKCEN TWR | 118.800 MHz |
Air freight to and from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Pendik, Istanbul through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Turkey
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| İstanbul Airport | IST | 64 km |
| Hasan Polatkan Airport | AOE | 158 km |
| Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport | EDO | 246 km |
| Esenboğa International Airport | ESB | 323 km |
| Adnan Menderes International Airport | ADB | 343 km |
| Süleyman Demirel International Airport | ISE | 350 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport?
The IATA code of Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is SAW and its ICAO code is LTFJ. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport located?
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is in Pendik, Istanbul, İstanbul Province, Turkey, at coordinates 40.8986° N, 29.3092° E and an elevation of 95 m (312 ft).
How far is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 8,162 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 7,375 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 7,926 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 10 h 40 min.
How long is the runway at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport?
The longest runway at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 3,540 m (11,614 ft) long, with a concrete surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.