Bakırköy is about 50 km by road from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW); a private transfer takes about 45 minutes without traffic and up to 90 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: ~50 km by road
- Travel time: ~45 min without traffic, up to 90 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 Bakırköy
Bakırköy, Yeşilköy and Florya are districts in the west of the European side on the Sea of Marmara. The Florya and Yeşilköy waterfronts, Ataköy marina and large shopping centres are here, as are the hotels around the former Atatürk Airport. Marmaray rail links the area with Sirkeci and the Asian side.
Highlights
- Florya and Yeşilköy waterfronts
- Ataköy marina
- Marmaray rail link
The route
From the airport the route heads west on the TEM or D-100 and reaches Bakırköy 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.
Bakırköy – nearby districts and distances
Road distances from Bakırköy to other districts nearby (estimated time without traffic):
| Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) | 50 km | ~45 min |
| Laleli–Aksaray | 10 km | ~10 min |
| Sultanahmet | 12 km | ~15 min |
- Sabiha Gökçen distance chart (35 districts, times and prices) →
- Meeting point: TÜRSAB Meeting Point →
Transfers to hotels in Bakırköy
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Elite World Istanbul Florya Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Gorrion Hotel Istanbul Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Hampton by Hilton Istanbul Ataköy Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Hotel ibis Istanbul Zeytinburnu Transfer
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 Bakırköy transfer: FAQ
How far is Bakırköy from Sabiha Gökçen Airport?
About 50 km by road.
How long is the transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Bakırköy?
About 45 minutes without traffic; up to 90 minutes at peak times.
How much is a transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Bakırköy?
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 Bakırköy from Sultanahmet?
About 12 km along the coast road (~15 min); Marmaray trains also run to Sirkeci.
Distances and times are estimates calculated from OpenStreetMap data.
Day-trip transfers from Bakırköy
Private return transfer from your hotel; you choose the return time, prices on each page.
- Grand Bazaar – ~11 km
- Hagia Sophia & the Blue Mosque – ~12 km
- Süleymaniye Mosque – ~12 km
- Galata Tower – ~13 km
- Topkapı Palace – ~14 km
- Transfers to Istanbul sights (full list)