You can get a sense of both the city's history and its modernity in Istanbul. This metropolis does more than only connect continents; it also brings together people and cultures from all over the world. It has been at the core of international politics for many different civilizations throughout history, including Rome, Byzantium, and the Ottoman Empire. You may get a sense of the spiritual depth of the historical legacy of the culture in Istanbul even while you wander the ancient streets of the city, which stretch back some 7000 years.

About Sabiha Gokcen Airport

One of Istanbul's two major airports, Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, is one of the city's two international airports. It is situated on the Asian side of Istanbul, 35 kilometers to the southeast of the city's central district. Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines both use it as a major hub in their operations. This building honors Sabiha Gokcen, the adoptive daughter of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk and the first female fighter pilot in the airport's history. She was given her name by this facility. The Sabiha Gokcen Airport handles around 31 million people annually, with 20 million passengers traveling domestically and 10 million passengers traveling internationally.

It is now managed by Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport Investment Development and Operation Inc. (ISG), which was established in 2008 as a joint venture between Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB), GMR Infrastructure Limited (GMR), and Limak Holding (LIMAK). This division is in charge of administering the terminal buildings, the parking lots, the ground handling, cargo, and aircraft refueling activities, as well as the hotel and CIP amenities at the airport.

How to Get to and from Sabiha Gokcen Airport?

Taxis, shared or private shuttles, municipal public buses, and shuttles that are specifically routed for Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) are all viable options for traveling to and from the city center to Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW). Other viable options include taking a shuttle directly from the airport to the city center.

There is no metro line that would take you directly to Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW). Details and advice from our knowledgeable staff are provided below. There are public buses known as IETT (Municipal) and shuttles known as HAVABUS that run between many areas of Istanbul and the Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW).

By Airport Shuttles and Buses Operated By HAVABUS

There are regular shuttle services provided by HAVABUS Airport Shuttles between Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) and Kadikoy, Yenisahra (metro station), and Taksim. It takes around 45 minutes to go to Yenisahra, 1 hour to get to Kadikoy, and 1 and a half hours to get to Taksim, however, this time might vary depending on how much traffic there is.

Using either the Pendik Metro, the Sea Bus, or the Train

About 14 kilometers away from Sabiha Gokcen Airport can be found the Pendik Metro Station (coming from Kadikoy), the Pendik Sea Bus Port (coming from Yalova), and the Pendik Train Station (serving both the High-Speed Train and the Marmaray Gebze-Halkali Suburban Train).

You may use the Public Bus 132H route to reach Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) from Pendik. SAW stands for Sabiha Gokcen Airport. It is anticipated that the metro line will eventually reach SAW. Examine the Istanbul Railway Network Map to determine where each station is located.

By Taxi

The taxi stand at Sabiha Gokcen Airport often has a line of taxis waiting for clients (SAW). Before you get in the taxi, make sure you ask the driver how much the ride would cost. Taxi rides to and from the city center of Istanbul typically cost around 300 Turkish Lira (TL) for a distance of 45 kilometers. And takes from an hour and a half to two hours, depending on the amount of traffic.

Via Both Private and Public Shuttles

We highly recommend that you take private shuttle transfers to your hotel if you are traveling as a group, a family with children, or if you have a lot of luggage with you. These transfers offer a set rate, are comfortable and safe, and include meet-and-greet airport pickups and luggage assistance on the way to or from your hotel. If you are traveling from the airport to your hotel, these transfers can also be taken in the opposite direction.

You may take the IETT or HAVABUS airport shuttles, and they will drop you off in the city center. From there, you will need to take a cab or continue walking, which will be more difficult because you have children and bags. On the other hand, private transport will drop you off right at the lobby of your hotel

Frequently Asked Question

How do you get from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Istanbul?
Shuttle service is going to be your best bet for getting from Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Istanbul as quickly as possible. Choosing this course of action will require 31 minutes of your time and cost between 230 and 470.
Is there a metro station at Sabiha Gokcen Airport?
Unfortunately, no. There is no direct line from SAW to downtown.
What is the best way to get from one airport to another in Istanbul?
To go from one airport to the other at present, your options are to take an airport bus, book an Istanbul airport taxi or private transport, or take a private transfer between the two airports. In the meanwhile, it is anticipated that in the not-too-distant future, a high-speed rail will link the two landing fields.