Sabiha Gokcen Airport Live Departures

Checking in at Sabiha Gokcen Airport

From Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport departures, passengers can travel to over 150 international and domestic destinations, with the choice of more than 20 airlines. This modern and award-winning airport has more than a hundred check-in counters, as well as dedicated bag-drop lanes to support passengers who prefer to check in online. Alternatively, you can use one of the self-service kiosks to check yourself in on arrival, before printing off a boarding pass.

Main Terminal

The Check-in Hall is located on Level 1. Airline counters for domestic flights are located on the left, and airline counters for international flights are located on the right.

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When to arrive at Sabiha Gokcen Airport?

When planning your travels from the airport at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen departures, we recommend confirming the best time to arrive with your airline. Otherwise, a good rule of thumb is to allow 1.5 hours for domestic departures, and 2 hours for international departures. If you’re traveling during the holiday season, it’s wise to add on an additional 30 to 60 minutes. 

What’s next?

After you’ve checked in and collected your boarding pass, you can proceed to the Security gates to have your hand luggage screened by an x-ray machine. Note that all departures from Sabiha Gokcen Airport must pass through Security, regardless of destination.

Passengers will be asked to remove any liquid items which may also include creams, spreads, and aerosols. They should be kept in a container of no more than 100 milliliters and placed in a single transparent bag so they can easily be inspected. There are a few exceptions, such as medicines and baby food, so if this applies to you make sure you speak to one of the security officers on duty.

The security screening process at Sabiha Gokcen Airport is fairly fast and efficient, but if you’re in a hurry to reach your gate or simply want more time to browse and relax, you can purchase an All Ways fast-track pass to skip the queue. Otherwise, you should allow for a wait time of up to 30 minutes during peak travel periods.

What to do in Departures at Sabiha Gokcen Airport?

Sabiha Gokcen Airport offers the modern traveler all the services and facilities needed to prepare for a comfortable journey, as well as plenty of entertainment. In each terminal, there is free WiFi, toilets, ATMs, and currency exchange services, comfortable seating areas, and premium Lounges. 

Cafes and restaurants are also plentiful, as are convenience stores, and souvenir shops, and for international passengers, you’ll be able to grab a few duty-free* bargains before boarding your flight. To help you get your bearings or if you find yourself lost, refer to the interactive Sabiha Gokcen Airport departures map available after security or ask a staff member for assistance.

*Always check the duty-free regulations of the country you are traveling to before making any purchases.

For more details, see our complete Sabiha Gokcen Airport Guide.  

Frequently Asked Questions

How many terminals are in Sabiha Gökçen Airport?

There are two terminals at Sabiha Gökçen Airport, the Domestic and International Terminal. However, since they are housed within the same terminal building, they are interconnected and within easy walking distance of each other.

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