Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06R/24L | 11,614 ft3,540 m | 197 ft60 m | concrete |
| 06L/24R 64° / 244° true |
9,843 ft3,000 m | 148 ft45 m | concrete · lit |
Runway numbers are the magnetic heading divided by ten, rounded; L, C and R mark parallel runways. Displaced thresholds shorten the usable length at some ends.
Location and time
| Coordinates | 40.9°N, 29.3°E (40.8986, 29.3092) |
|---|---|
| Region | İstanbul Province, Turkey |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul: UTC+3 all year (no daylight saving time) |
| Official site | www.sgairport.com/ |
Distances and flight times to world hubs
| Hub | Distance | From SAW | To SAW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul IST | 64 km40 mi | 1 h 10 min | 1 h 05 min |
| Frankfurt FRA | 1,901 km1,181 mi | 3 h 25 min | 3 h |
| Paris CDG | 2,275 km1,414 mi | 3 h 55 min | 3 h 25 min |
| London LHR | 2,551 km1,585 mi | 4 h 15 min | 3 h 45 min |
| Doha DOH | 2,694 km1,674 mi | 3 h 55 min | 4 h 20 min |
| Dubai DXB | 2,968 km1,844 mi | 4 h 10 min | 4 h 40 min |
| Delhi DEL | 4,517 km2,807 mi | 5 h 45 min | 6 h 45 min |
| Beijing PEK | 7,042 km4,375 mi | 8 h 20 min | 9 h 55 min |
| Johannesburg JNB | 7,455 km4,632 mi | 9 h 30 min | 9 h 30 min |
| Hong Kong HKG | 7,971 km4,953 mi | 9 h 20 min | 11 h |
| New York JFK | 8,090 km5,027 mi | 11 h 05 min | 9 h 30 min |
| Toronto YYZ | 8,235 km5,117 mi | 11 h 10 min | 9 h 45 min |
| Singapore SIN | 8,627 km5,361 mi | 10 h 20 min | 11 h 25 min |
| Chicago ORD | 8,848 km5,498 mi | 11 h 50 min | 10 h 30 min |
| Tokyo HND | 8,948 km5,560 mi | 10 h 25 min | 12 h 10 min |
| Atlanta ATL | 9,310 km5,785 mi | 12 h 35 min | 10 h 50 min |
| São Paulo GRU | 10,582 km6,575 mi | 13 h 30 min | 12 h 40 min |
| Los Angeles LAX | 11,061 km6,873 mi | 14 h 05 min | 13 h 10 min |
| Mexico City MEX | 11,451 km7,116 mi | 15 h 05 min | 13 h 10 min |
| Sydney SYD | 14,918 km9,270 mi | 17 h 15 min | 18 h 50 min |
Estimated scheduled flight times for a nonstop flight; whether one operates is not something we track. Linked hubs have a full route page.
Nearest airports with scheduled flights
| Airport | Distance |
|---|---|
| Istanbul IST İstanbul Airport | 64 km40 mi NW |
| Yenişehir YEI Bursa Yenişehir Airport | 75 km46 mi SSE |
| Çorlu TEQ Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport | 120 km74 mi WNW |
| Eskişehir AOE Hasan Polatkan Airport | 158 km98 mi SE |
| Balıkesir BZI Balıkesir Airport | 184 km115 mi SW |
| Altıntaş KZR Zafer Airport | 211 km131 mi SSE |
| Burgas BOJ Burgas Airport · Bulgaria | 238 km148 mi NW |
| Zonguldak ONQ Zonguldak Çaycuma Airport | 242 km150 mi ENE |
How far can you get?
Of the 265 airports with guides on this site, roughly this many are within a nonstop flight of:
283 hours
876 hours
1119 hours
20212 hours
Radio frequencies
| Service | 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 |
From OurAirports’ community-maintained list. Frequencies change; check the current official publication. Not for navigation.
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