This guide compares all available airport transfers at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and links to book or buy tickets.
Public and private transfers from the airport to the city
Istanbul-Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW), also known as Sabiha Gökçen Uluslararası Havalimanı, is the second largest airport in Istanbul and is located about 40 km east of the main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Istanbul by Taxi or Welcome Pickups (Private Transfer).Transfer comparison from SAW airport to downtown
Overview of all transfer options from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to the City Center (Taksim Square)
| Transport | Travel time | Cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Taxi | 45‑90 Min. | 30 $ | Details |
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Welcome Pickups |
45‑90 Min. | 45 $ | Details |
Notices:
• There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked transfer (e.g. via Welcome Pickups) is the more faster and comfortable option.
• The optimal transfer depends on the number of travelers, budget and available time.
Official local Taxis
Travel time:
45-90 minutesCost:
850 TL (around 30 $)Description:
Taxi from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Taxis in front of the arrival terminal) to central Istanbul, Taksim Square or directly to your accommodation in the city center
Book a Private Transfer ↗
Travel time:
45-90 minutesCost:
1300 TL (around 45 $)Description:
Comfortable private transfer (via Welcome Pickups) from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to central Istanbul, Taksim or to your accommodationRoute from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul (Taksim Square)
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