Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Istanbul (IST)

Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Istanbul (IST)

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Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Istanbul Destination Reviews

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Gazi Y
Organization isn’t gut, Bat driver and the car is excellently. Thank you
Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Istanbul, taxi Minivan 7pax, Travelium, Jul 19, 2025
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Noam
Need to wait 15-20 minutes for the vehicle so its not amazing
Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Istanbul, taxi Van 6pax, Transfer2Market (Transfer2Market), Sep 29, 2023
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Zafer E
Great car with great service.
Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Istanbul, taxi Van 6pax, Transfer2Market (Transfer2Market), Jun 13, 2023
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Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Istanbul Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Flight
Pegasus Airlines
Economy
00:00
07:55
€78.64
Flight
Pegasus Airlines
Economy
00:30
07:55
€67.47
Flight
Pegasus Airlines
Economy
00:55
07:55
€96.61
Flight
Pegasus Airlines
Economy
07:00
20:50
€96.99
Flight
Pegasus Airlines
Economy
08:50
20:50
€149.92
Flight
Pegasus Airlines
Economy
09:10
20:50
€210.51
Flight
Pegasus Airlines
Economy
10:45
20:50
€224.44
Flight
Pegasus Airlines
Economy
11:15
20:50
€149.22
Flight
Pegasus Airlines
Economy
11:55
20:50
€105.52
Flight
Pegasus Airlines
Economy
13:00
20:45
€184.33
Flight
Pegasus Airlines
Economy
13:55
20:50
€85.82
Flight
Pegasus Airlines
Economy
14:30
20:50
€193.55
Flight
Pegasus Airlines
Economy
15:45
20:50
€90.93
Flight
Pegasus Airlines
Economy
16:10
20:50
€90.93
Flight
Pegasus Airlines
Economy
16:30
20:50
€115.19
Flight
Pegasus Airlines
Economy
16:55
20:45
€105.73
Flight
Pegasus Airlines
Economy
17:15
20:50
€154.62
Flight
Pegasus Airlines
Economy
17:40
08:00
€116.36
Flight
Pegasus Airlines
Economy
18:15
07:55
€89.28
Flight
Pegasus Airlines
Economy
18:35
07:55
€101.00

How to get from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Istanbul

When you want to get from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Istanbul, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Bus
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Taxi. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus+taxi ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about EUR 27.88. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as EUR 1.79.

How far is Sabiha Gokcen Airport from Istanbul?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Istanbul. Your trip will be a total of 8 miles (12 km). The flying distance is 6 miles (9 km).

How long does it take to get from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Istanbul?

The travel time from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Istanbul can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 1 to 5 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Istanbul?

The cost of the trip from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Istanbul varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Vanyolu Seyahat: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as EUR 1.79 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as EUR 27.88.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Istanbul:

  • Bus tickets - EUR 1.79 to EUR 5.62;
  • taxi+Van price: EUR 2.96. From Istanbul to Istanbul starting from 00:00 Sultanahmet Hotel Transfer until 23:00 Sultanahmet Hotel Transfer
  • Bus+taxi price: EUR 3.90 - EUR 16.36. From Istanbul to Istanbul starting from 00:00 Kartal Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Kartal Hotel Transfer

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from EUR 4.19 to EUR 27.89.

How many trips per day are there between Sabiha Gokcen Airport and Istanbul?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Buses start plying the route from 04:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 12:30. There are 5 available bus trips every day.
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Istanbul to Istanbul any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Istanbul to Istanbul is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Istanbul to Istanbul. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as EUR 4.19.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator..

The most popular transport from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Istanbul

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Istanbul? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 48% decided to catch a taxi.
  • 45% chosen Bus+taxi
  • 7% chosen taxi+Van

Transportation from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Istanbul

Facts about the transport from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Istanbul

Cheapest Transport€2
Fastest Transport25m
Earliest Departure12:00 凌晨
Latest Departure11:00 晚上
Departures per day52
Distance12 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBoyabat Tur, Igdirli Turizm, Kahta Petrol, Sinop Birlik Turizm, Tokat Almus, Vanyolu Seyahat