Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is Istanbul's second airport, on the Asian side of the city, and a major base for low-cost and charter traffic. At peak hours the wait at security climbs quickly. Fast Track — access to a priority security lane — lets you clear that bottleneck in a few minutes, with exactly the same regulatory checks as the standard queue.

How Fast Track works at Sabiha Gökçen

Fast Track at SAW is access to a dedicated security lane, separate from the general queue. The screening itself is identical (bag scanner, body scanner): only the waiting time changes. You book online, choose your date, and receive a QR voucher by email to show at the entrance of the priority lane.

In Istanbul, access starts from €27 per person. The exact price and availability are shown live for your flight and time slot at the moment of booking.

Where to use it at SAW

Sabiha Gökçen operates from a single main passenger terminal handling both domestic and international flights, on the Asian (Anatolian) side of Istanbul. Departures are split between domestic and international areas, each with its own security checkpoint.

The Fast Track entry point therefore depends on whether you fly domestic or international. Check your flight on your boarding pass before booking, then head to the priority lane shown on your voucher. If in doubt, arrive with your usual margin: Fast Track cuts the wait at security, not the time needed for check-in or bag drop.

How much time you save

At peak departure times and in high season, the standard queue at SAW can be long — early mornings, late evenings and holiday periods are the busiest. With the priority lane, clearing security usually drops to just a few minutes. The gain is greatest on the days with the heaviest traffic, when the main queue backs up.

VIP lounges at Sabiha Gökçen

Beyond the priority lane, SAW offers VIP lounges you can access regardless of your airline or ticket class: a quiet space, wifi, drinks and food before your flight. It is the natural companion to Fast Track, turning dead time into useful time. Available lounges and their prices are shown with the other services at booking.

Meet & Greet and VIP assistance

For an even smoother passage, SAW also offers Meet & Greet — a personal assistant meets you at an agreed point and guides you through the airport formalities, including the priority lane, to your gate or the exit. It suits families, first-time visitors, tight connections, or anyone who simply wants a hands-off transit. Availability and pricing appear alongside Fast Track and lounges when you book.

Tips for your trip through SAW

• Allow extra travel time: SAW sits on the Asian side, so reaching it from the European side of Istanbul can take a while in traffic.
• Book ahead: priority slots are limited at peak hours.
• Keep your QR voucher available offline (screenshot): the network can be congested at the airport.
• Fast Track does not exempt you from security rules: liquids and electronics are presented as in the standard queue.

Flying elsewhere in the region? See also our guides to Istanbul Airport (IST), Yerevan (EVN) and Dubai (DXB), or read how Fast Track works in general.