Adalar is about 30 km by road from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW); a private transfer takes about 25 minutes without traffic and up to 50 minutes at peak times. 4 Seasons Transfer drives you in a non-shared vehicle: the price is per vehicle and fixed at booking, your flight is tracked and our team meets you at the TÜRSAB Meeting Point – just give the attendant your first and last name (name boards are not allowed at Istanbul's airports).
Key facts
- Distance: ~30 km by road
- Travel time: ~25 min without traffic, up to 50 min at peak times
- Pick-up: Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW)
- Meeting point: TÜRSAB Meeting Point (give your name to the attendant); no charge for delays
- Child seats: baby and child seats free of charge
- Service: 24/7, every flight
About Adalar
Adalar is a district on the Asian side of Istanbul. By road it is about 23 km from Taksim, 20 km from Sultanahmet and 10 km from Kadıköy; our nearest area pages are Ataşehir, Kadıköy. There is no motor traffic on the Princes' Islands (Büyükada, Heybeliada, Burgazada, Kınalıada); you reach them by ferry or sea bus from the Bostancı or Kabataş piers. Your transfer drops you at the pier you choose; distances on this page are to Bostancı pier.
The route
From the airport the route heads west along the Asian side on the TEM or D-100 (E-5) to Adalar; no bridge crossing is needed.
Arrival & departure tip
From the Asian side, Sabiha Gökçen is reached without crossing a bridge; for Istanbul Airport, plan the pick-up at least 3.5 hours before the flight because of Bosphorus bridge traffic.
Adalar – nearby districts and distances
Road distances from Adalar to other districts nearby (estimated time without traffic):
- Sabiha Gökçen distance chart (35 districts, times and prices) →
- Meeting point: TÜRSAB Meeting Point →
How it works
- Book online with date, flight number and hotel/address; the price is shown instantly and fixed.
- You receive a confirmation e-mail and driver details via WhatsApp.
- When you land, walk from the exit between platforms 9 and 10 to the TÜRSAB Meeting Point and give the attendant your first and last name; you will be directed to our team.
- You are driven directly to your hotel or address, with no stops on the way.
Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Adalar transfer: FAQ
How far is Adalar from Sabiha Gökçen Airport?
About 30 km by road.
How long is the transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Adalar?
About 25 minutes without traffic; up to 50 minutes at peak times.
How much is a transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Adalar?
The price depends on the vehicle class and is per vehicle, not per person. Current prices are in the table on this page; the price you see when booking is fixed.
What if my flight is delayed?
Your flight is tracked; the driver adjusts to the new landing time and there is no extra charge for delays.
Do you provide child seats?
Yes, baby and child seats are free; just state the ages when booking.
How far is Adalar from Taksim and Sultanahmet?
About 23 km by road to Taksim (~25 min without traffic) and about 20 km to Sultanahmet (~25 min).
Distances and times are estimates calculated from OpenStreetMap data.