Turkey-istanbul-sabiha-gokcen-airport
Full Airport Name
(Istanbul) Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
Address
34912 Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey
Airport Code
SAW
Country Code
90
Telephone
(0216) 585 5000
Website
www.sgia.aero
Number of Terminals
2
Time Zone
GMT + 2 (GMT + 3 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October)
Location
The airport is situated 12km (7 miles) north of Pendik on the Asian side and 45km (28 miles) east of the European centre of Istanbul.
Transfer Between Terminals
The terminals are situated within walking distance of each other.
Information and Help Desks
There are two information desks in all the International Terminal and one in the Domestic Terminal. Staff can provide information on hotels and tourist attractions in Istanbul; they can also assist disabled passengers and those travelling with young children.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: There are ATMs located in both terminals. A bank is located in the Arrivals area in the International Terminal; and in the Arrivals area, there is a post office. Public telephones are available in both terminals.
Eating and drinking: There are restaurants, bars and cafés in the Departures and mezzanine areas of the international terminal, and a café in the departures lounge of the domestic terminal.
Shopping: There are duty-free shops available in the sectioned halls in the International Terminal. There is also a mini market, and a specialist shop offering electronic equipment.
Luggage: Trolleys are available free of charge.
Other facilities: There is a baby-care room in the Departures lounge on the International Terminal.
Conference and Business Facilities
A business centre is available in the CIP Lounge, which is located in Departures in the International Terminal. Passengers wishing to use the business service have access to two lounges, computers, telephones, fax machines and Internet services.
Facilities for Disabled Travellers
All facilities in the Arrivals hall are located on one level, meaning that disabled passengers can move easily around the Arrivals area. Disabled toilets are available in both terminals and there are lifts to the restaurants on the mezzanine level of the International Terminal. Passengers requiring assistance with boarding aircraft are advised to contact their airline in advance. Wheelchairs are available at the Domestic Terminal, free of charge; passengers should make advance arrangements with their airline. Disabled parking is available free of charge.
