Arnavutköy is about 72 km by road from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW); a private transfer takes about 55 minutes without traffic and up to 110 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: ~72 km by road
- Travel time: ~55 min without traffic, up to 110 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 Arnavutköy
Arnavutköy is a district in the west of the European side of Istanbul. By road it is about 34 km from Taksim, 37 km from Sultanahmet and 44 km from Kadıköy; our nearest area pages are Levent–Maslak, Bakırköy. Istanbul Airport lies within this district.
The route
From the airport the route heads west on the TEM or D-100 and reaches Arnavutköy via the Eurasia Tunnel and the coastal road or over the Bosphorus bridges.
Arrival & departure tip
The Bakırköy area connects relatively easily to both airports; still, in weekday evening traffic plan your return pick-up about 3 hours before the flight.
Arnavutköy – nearby districts and distances
Road distances from Arnavutköy to other districts nearby (estimated time without traffic):
| Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) | 72 km | ~55 min |
| Levent–Maslak | 32 km | ~30 min |
| Bakırköy | 33 km | ~30 min |
| Şişli | 34 km | ~35 min |
- Sabiha Gökçen distance chart (35 districts, times and prices) →
- Meeting point: TÜRSAB Meeting Point →
Transfers to hotels in Arnavutköy
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 Arnavutköy transfer: FAQ
How far is Arnavutköy from Sabiha Gökçen Airport?
About 72 km by road.
How long is the transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Arnavutköy?
About 55 minutes without traffic; up to 110 minutes at peak times.
How much is a transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Arnavutköy?
The price depends on the vehicle class and is per vehicle, not per person. The booking form at the top of this page shows the price for your exact pick-up and drop-off address instantly; the price you see when booking is fixed (if no online price can be shown, you can request a quote on WhatsApp).
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 Arnavutköy from Taksim and Sultanahmet?
About 34 km by road to Taksim (~35 min without traffic) and about 37 km to Sultanahmet (~35 min).
Distances and times are estimates calculated from OpenStreetMap data.