I’ll tell you how to get from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport to the city and Ataturk Airport: complete instructions.

Istanbul Airports

How to get to Sabiha Gokcen Airport

How to get to Sabiha Gokcen Airport only by ground transport: taxi or bus. Unfortunately, there is no metro or light rail service to this airport. Due to heavy traffic jams in Istanbul and the inability to accurately calculate travel time, I advise you to leave for Sabiha Gokcen Airport in advance!

Taxi cost from the airport
You can get to Sabiha Gokcen Airport by bus from the Havatas company (now called Havabas)

I suggest watching a short video filmed at Sabiha Gokcen Airport, where I tell you how to get from the airport to the city

How to get from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Taksim

1. By taxi. The cost of the trip will be approximately 45 euros.

2. By express Hawabas company(formerly called Havatash). Havabus website: www.havabus.com. Havabas buses depart from the exit of the international terminal. They run every half hour from 4 am to 1 am. Travel time from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Taksim Square will be about 1.5 hours. The fare is 15 liras.

How to get from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Sultanahmet and other surrounding areas

To get from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Sultanahmet (historical city center) or other surrounding areas, for example Gulhane, Bayazit, Laleli, Aksaray, you can use:

1. Taxi. The cost of a taxi will be approximately 50 euros

2. Take a Havabus bus to Kadıköy pier. Hawabas buses run from 4 am to 1 am. The cost of travel from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Kadikoy is 10 liras, travel time is at least an hour (depending on traffic jams).

3. Kadikoy pier can also be reached by city ​​bus E10, which departs from Sabiha Gokcen Airport around the clock. Or bus E11(express). You can use it to pay for travel or buy a ticket at the box office.

City bus stop next to the Hawabas bus stop

From Kadikoy to Sultanahmet:

♦ By ferry to Eminonu. After getting off the ferry, immediately across the road there will be a high-speed tram stop of the same name. Literally three stops and you will be in the very center of Sultanahmet, where the main attractions of Istanbul are located:,. Taking the tram further you will get to the areas of Bayazit, Laleli and Aksaray.

Important: If you arrive at night, please note that ferries between “Europe” and “Asia” operate not 24/7. It might be worth spending the night in Kadikoy, there are many inexpensive hotels that can be booked in advance.

♦ After the opening of the Marmaray tunnel under the Bosphorus, from the E 10 bus stop, of course, you can get to the center of Istanbul not by ferry, but by metro to Sirkeci station, and from there on foot for about ten minutes to Hai Sophia.

4. Get from Sabiha Gokcen by Hawabas bus to Taksim Square, and then take the funicular down to Kabatas station, where at the terminus take the high-speed tram and get to Sultanahmet.

5. Get from Sabiha Gokcen by Hawabas bus to Taksim Square, and then take the M2 metro (green line), get to Vezneciler - Istanbul Universitesi Station and you will find yourself in the Laleli area. Then either walk or take the tram to the desired stop.

The Hawabas bus ticket office is located opposite the exit from the arrivals area
Bus schedule Hawabas (formerly Havatas) from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Taksim and Kadikoy
This is the same schedule in a larger view

How to get from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Sirkeci and Haydarpaş train stations

• Sirkeci railway station is located on European side Istanbul near Eminonu pier
• Haydarpaş railway station is located on Asian side of Istanbul near Kadikoy pier.

1. To get from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Sirkeci Station, you need to take the Hawabas or E10 bus to the Kadikoy pier, and then take a ferry to the European side to the Eminonu pier. From Eminonu to Sirkeci Station it is one stop by tram or a few minutes on foot. Or take the new Marmarayi metro line to Sirkeci stops right next to the station.

2. To get to Haydarpaş station, we simply take a bus from the airport to the Kadıköy pier, and then walk about a kilometer to the station.

How to get from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Adalar (Prince's Islands)

How to get from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ataturk Airport

To get from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ataturk Airport you can:

1. Take a taxi or order a transfer

2. Take the Havataş bus to Taksim, and then transfer to the bus of the same company to Ataturk Airport. The travel time will be at least 2.5 hours, and maybe longer, depending on traffic jams. In terms of money it will be 12+15 = 27 liras

3. A few more ways to get from Sabiha Gokcen to Ataturk (methods with a large number of transfers, but suddenly someone wants to try):

From Sabiha Gokcen Airport we take the Havabas or E10 bus to the Kadikoy pier, then take a ferry to Eminonu, there we take the T1 high-speed tram and go to the Zeytinburnu station, there we go to the metro station of the same name and go to the final 6 stops. The final stop will be Ataturk Airport. This route will also take about 2.5 hours.

At the end of E 10 we take the new line of the Marmaray metro, get to the Yenikapi station, go to the Yenikapı station of the red line of the M1 metro and go to the end.

We get to Taksim on Hawabas, take the green metro line M2 and go to Yenikapi Station, and then change to the red metro line M1 to Ataturk Airport.

Istanbul metro map

Istanbul metro map

Connection at Sabiha Gokcen

If you have a connection between flights in Sabiha Gokcen Airport less than 8 hours, traveling to the city is impractical and risky. We had a 5-hour layover and spent it at the airport: we stood in line at passport control for about an hour, sat on the lawn near the airport for an hour, drank coffee and went to boarding.

As an option: not far from the airport there is a large shopping center ViaPort, which, in addition to shops, has many restaurants and other entertainment. It is located just 3 km from the airport, but you can only get to it by taxi.

Order a transfer from the airport to anywhere in the city

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SABIHA GOKCEN AIRPORT

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport is located approximately 35 kilometers southeast of the city center.

Coordinates: 40°54′N; 29°19′ E

Code: SAW

Mailing address: ISG Yönetim Binası Pendik 34912 Istanbul, Turkey

Help desk phone number: +90 216 585 54 65

Sabiha Gokcen Airport official website: www.sabihagokcen.aero

Sabiha Gokcen Airport scoreboard online

Below is the schedule for Sabiha Gokcen Airport. On the display you will see a schedule of departures and arrivals according to local time, points of departure and destination, flight numbers and airline names.

In addition, you can get information about flight schedules and prices for flights either on the page about tickets to Istanbul, or using the search form (for this you will have to enter the required information in the required fields):

How to get from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Istanbul

You can get to different parts of the city on numerous bus routes.

Thus, Havataş buses depart every half hour to Taksim Square (ticket cost 12 Turkish lira; travel time is about an hour and a half) and the ferry terminal in Kadikoy (ticket costs 8 lira). City bus No. E3 goes along the route to 4.LEVENT; No. E10 - to KURTKOY and KADIKOY; No. 16S - to YENISEHIR and KOZYATAGI.

Taxi from the airport

A taxi ride to the center of Istanbul will cost about 100 liras. You can also order a taxi online - to do this, use the search form below:

Fill in the required fields and click Find. A list of transfer options from Sabiha Gokcen Airport will open on a separate page. Having chosen the one that suits you, you can immediately place and pay for your order.

For tourists who want to rent a car, car rental services are available right at the airport.

In the diagram below you will see a map of the airport surroundings. To zoom in on the image, double-click with the left mouse button, and to remove it, double-click with the right mouse button.

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There is a menu at the top right of the image. By default, the "Maps" item opens. The “Satellite” item will allow you to see photos of the airport’s surroundings taken from space.

Map of Sabiha Gokcen Airport

An interactive map of Sabiha Gokcen is available on the airport website.

Sabiha Gökçen havalimanı Airport is located on the Asian side of Istanbul, 35 kilometers from the historical center. It is considered the main airport in Istanbul; the main passenger flow passes through it, and Sabiha Gokcen Airport was built in addition to it when Ataturk Airport could no longer cope with a large number of passengers.

Many low-cost airlines fly to Sabiha Gokcen Airport, such as Air Arabia, Flydubai, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Wizz Air, Germanwings, and for the Turkish low-cost airline Pegasus Airlines, the airport is the main base.

From Sabiha Gokcen Airport to the center of Istanbul you can use the following types of public transport:

By Havatas bus

Comfortable Havataş express buses operate between Sabiha Gokcen Airport and Taksim and Kadikoy areas. This is the easiest way to get to the center of Istanbul. The bus stop is located at the exit from the arrivals area near the “HAVAS” sign. The ticket is purchased from the driver.

Airport (Sabiha Gökçen havalimanı) - Taksim


The fare is 15 liras. Travel time is about 1.5 hours. Buses run from 4:00 am to 1 am. The schedule to Taksim can be checked on the carrier’s website using the link.

Airport (Sabiha Gökçen havalimanı) - Kadıköy district


The fare is 10 liras. Travel time is about 1 hour. Runs from 4:00 am to 1 am. The schedule to Kadikoy can be checked on the carrier’s website using the link.

Alternatively, at the Kadıköy stop you can take a ferry to Eminonu station, which departs every 30 minutes and costs 1.95 liras and, having reached Eminonu station, transfer to the tram to Sultanahmet Square.

Metrobus

Metrobus is an inexpensive and fast option to get to the city center. These buses run along a dedicated road lane, stop only at rare stops, and the fare depends on the distance of the trip.

The metrobus itself does not go directly to Sabiha Airport. To get on this bus, you need to take the E10 or E11 bus at the airport and get to the Uzuncayir stop. Cross the road using the underground passage, which will take you directly to the metrobus stop.

Another option to get to the metrobuses is to take the KM22 bus at the airport, get to Kartal station, then change to the Kartal – Kadikoy metro station (pink line M4). Take the metro to Unalan station and go to the Uzuncayir metrobus stop.

To avoid getting confused by the names, look at the Istanbul metro map. You can find the train map and schedule on the official website of the Istanbul metro.

Metro Marmaray

« Marmaray"(Marmaray) is an underwater railway tunnel under the Bosphorus Strait. From Sabiha you take the KM22 bus and go to the Kartal metro station, then take the metro itself to the Ayrilikcesme station. There you change to Marmaray and go to Sirkeci railway station (located next to Eminonu pier).
Traveling by this type of metro will save you quite a lot of time (since it does not depend on traffic jams). You can pay for travel with a token or IstanbulKart.

Fare

The fare is 5 Turkish lira (2017). Cheaper trips 2.60 lira - when using IstanbulCard. If you plan to move around the city a lot, the IstanbulCard will allow you to travel on all types of public transport, except taxis and Havatash buses. Those. These cards are used to pay for the metro, trams, city buses, sea buses and funiculars. Electronic travel passes must be applied to the reading devices when entering the transport, and the money for the trip will be debited from the account. You can familiarize yourself with other types of tariffs.

Where to buy tokens and travel cards

You must purchase a token at the entrance to pay the fare. Tokens are purchased from machines called " Jetonmatik».
IstanbulCard can be purchased at the airport. It should be taken into account that the machine that sells IstanbulCard only accepts paper bills for payment. When purchasing a card, a security deposit of 6 liras is charged. You can replenish it in the same machines, in kiosks where they sell newspapers or tobacco, in stores - wherever there is an “IstanbulKart” designation.

By metro (opening in 2018)

In 2018, it is planned to launch a metro to Sabiha Airport. For this purpose, the pink metro line M4 Kartal - Kadikoy will be extended, which in turn is integrated with the Marmaray metro line.

From Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ataturk Airport

If you need to get to another Istanbul bus, then in Taksim you need to transfer to a bus from the same Havataş company. The second part of the journey to Ataturk will take about 40 minutes. The total cost of such a trip will be 27 liras.

By taxi

The official city taxi of Istanbul can be recognized very easily - these are yellow cars with a logo and the inscription “taxi”. The line of taxis ready to take you away is located after leaving the arrivals area.
A taxi is paid strictly according to the meter, there are no additional fees for landing or the number of people, just as there is no fixed fictitious tariff to the airport. However, if you are stuck in a traffic jam, the meter will still spin and you will be forced to pay for the delay. Also, night and day rates were recently abolished. You can calculate the approximate cost of travel on this website.
Make sure that the taximeter is reset to zero when boarding.

Order a transfer

You can also use a transfer to get from the airport to your desired location in Istanbul. We recommend using the services of the international car transfer booking service Kiwi Taxi. The driver will meet you right at the airport with a sign, take you to the car and drive you without stopping.

By rented car

Car rental can be arranged at the counters located on the ground floor of the airport terminal in the arrivals area of ​​international airlines. We recommend that you order a car in advance online. Choose a suitable car, and it will be waiting for you in the airport parking lot upon arrival. Please note that the earlier you decide to book a car, the more choices you will have when booking.

Using a rented car, you can get from the airport to Istanbul along the coast and the D-100 international highway.

Find cheap flights to Istanbul

If you have not purchased air tickets yet, you can use our convenient search form right now. All you need to do is enter your origin and destination and your expected travel dates, and then click “Find flights.” The air ticket search engine will select the optimal route for you and show the minimum price among airlines and air ticket sales agencies.

Sabiha Gokcen Airport: how to get to the airport, official website, telephone numbers, flights, taxis to the airport, Istanbul Airport services.

Sabiha Gokcen air harbor became international in 2009; previously, Istanbul airport only accepted domestic flights. His main task was to relieve the “big brother” - the airport. Ataturk, which could no longer cope with the growing passenger traffic. The air harbor successfully solves this problem, receiving about 30 million guests a year.

The airport is named after Turkey's first female pilot, is located in the southeastern (Asian) part of Istanbul, 35 km from the center, and is the main hub for Pegasus Airlines and Bora Jet, as well as an additional hub for " Turkish Airlines."

Terminal

The spacious airport terminal covers an area of ​​200,000 square meters. m, 16 telescopic gangways are available to passengers. International flights are received in the right wing, domestic flights - in the left. The location of the arrivals and departures area is traditional: arrivals are on the first floor, departures are on the second.

Infrastructure

Sabiha Gokcen passengers spend their time waiting for their flight in different ways. Shopaholics flock to duty-free, which has 3,300 sq. m. m in the arrivals area and 1200 sq. m in the departure area. The range of brands is dizzying, and so are the prices. Those who don't have time to shop here can stop by the Last Minute Shop at Gate 306. There are cafes and restaurants on both the first and second floors. Car rental points are open 24/7 on the ground floor, and there is a pharmacy in the departure area.

Services

The airport has several lounge areas: for passengers of international flights, Turkish Airlines flights and clients of companies and banks that have a special agreement with the airport. Groups of up to 200 people can be accommodated in the fully equipped conference room and must be booked in advance. Wi-Fi in Sabiha is fast, but paid. There is a lost and found office and a baggage packing unit. The ISG Airport Hotel is a three-minute walk from the terminal.

Turkey is a Muslim country, so it should not be surprising that there are separate mosques for men and women at the airport.

How to get to the airport

Taxi, bus, transfer, your own car - with their help you can get to Sabiha Gokcen from anywhere in Istanbul or vice versa. Traffic jams are worth taking into account.

By bus

City buses from the airport go in several directions: route E3 - to the Maslak and Levent districts, E9 - to Bostanci, E10-E11 - to Kadikoy, H18 - to Sultanbeyli, KM22 - to the Kartal metro station. However, much more popular among tourists are the shuttles of the Havatash company (office site in English), which go to the Kadikoy area/Taksim Square from 4:00 to 1:00, travel time is about 1.5 hours, cost is 14/ 16 TRY. Prices on the page are as of November 2018.

By taxi

The taxi rank, as well as the bus stop, are located opposite the exit from the first floor of the airport building. Yellow cars are waiting for passengers around the clock, ordering can be done in advance by phone or on the spot. The Turks will not offer a fixed tariff: time of day, distance, driver’s mood - anything can affect the cost.

It is strictly necessary to carefully look at the meter before and during the trip; the average price is 100 TRY.

So, how to get from Sabiha Airport to Istanbul? Let's find out the answer to this question that interests many tourists. This airport is in second place after Ataturk. Sabiha Gyonchen Airport is named after the famous female pilot. Many tourists ask questions about this airport, because it is located in the mysterious Asian part of the city. Now we will get acquainted with the main routes to Istanbul.

The air hub was opened back in 2001. The airport is equipped with a new terminal. In 2010, more than 10,000,000 passengers were served. The arrival area is on the first floor, and the departure area is on the second floor. This air harbor is very popular, so no one is surprised that the number of passengers is growing rapidly. The parking lot can accommodate more than 4,500 cars.

Sabiha International Airport

This question will affect you when you need to get into the city from Gyeongcheng Airport. There are several options to solve this problem. This airport is located near the metro, a bus and shuttle stop for Havantas, which provides transfers from Sabiha Airport to Istanbul. The company takes people to the largest areas of the city. Z It is not profitable to order a taxi from Sabiha Airport to Istanbul, because you will spend about 50 dollars on the road.

Getting to the right place by bus

The main part of the airport is suitable for various transport (taxis, buses and rental cars). There are several buses along this route that will help you get to the right place:

1. KM22. With this vehicle you can quickly get to the European part of the city.
2. E3. This bus will help you get to the business center of the city, as well as to the main transport hubs.
3. E10, E11. Taking these routes will take you to Kadikoy, which is considered the area with the largest population. From this place you can get absolutely anywhere in Istanbul, because there are many buses, ferries, metro and taxis.
4. E9. This route will take you to the most fashionable street in the country, lined with shops and restaurants. Here you can take ferries and go anywhere in the city.
5. 18H. Driving along the route, you will find yourself in a residential area of ​​Istanbul. Here you can see many shops, as well as highways that will allow you to get to the most beautiful places.
6. 132. The bus will take you to the exit of the city. You can easily reach the city of Tuzla.

Everyone has the opportunity to get acquainted with bus routes in more detail by going to the official website of the Havantas company. It contains all the data that will allow you to plan your own route around Istanbul.

Travel options into the city

All shuttles, described above, operate almost 24 hours a day. The interval between transport is approximately 30 minutes. You can get to the right place, but you need to take into account the time spent in traffic jams, because sometimes the journey takes only 45 minutes, but due to traffic jams you have to drive for more than an hour. The carrier immediately warns that if you do not make it to some event due to the bus being delayed in traffic jams, then he is not responsible for this.

You can ask the driver to stop at the place you want. The fare is low - only 14 liras. Payment is made in cash when boarding the bus. The parking lot for these shuttles is located at Kadikoy Square, which is located near the transport ring. The journey from the airport to the area takes only one hour, but traffic can cause significant delays.

Traveling around the city by metrobus

When wondering how to get to the center of Istanbul from Sabiha Gokcen Airport, pay attention to the metrobus. Metrobus is considered to be the most popular transport. He moves quickly and does not get stuck in traffic jams, because there are none at all - if you do not take into account the Bosphorus Bridge, then there are no other delays. The big advantage of this public transport is the cost of travel - the closer you go, the cheaper it is.