By road, Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) is about 41 km from Sultanahmet (~45 min without traffic), 44 km from Taksim, 47 km from Galata, 39 km from Beşiktaş, 40 km from Şişli, 36 km from Kadıköy and 36 km from Üsküdar. The table lists distance, travel time without traffic and at rush hour, and the private transfer price for 34 districts.
Sabiha Gökçen Airport – distance and travel time by district
| District | From the airport | Time (no traffic / rush hour) | Area | Private transfer (one way, per vehicle) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pendik | 14 km | ~10 / 20 min | Asian side | €35 |
| Tuzla | 18 km | ~15 / 30 min | Asian side | €35 |
| Kartal | 19 km | ~15 / 30 min | Asian side | see form |
| Ataşehir | 28 km | ~20 / 40 min | Asian side | €65 |
| Kadıköy | 36 km | ~30 / 60 min | Asian side | €65 |
| Üsküdar | 36 km | ~30 / 60 min | Asian side | €65 |
| Moda | 37 km | ~30 / 60 min | Asian side | €65 |
| Beşiktaş | 39 km | ~35 / 70 min | Bosphorus | €65 |
| Nişantaşı | 40 km | ~35 / 70 min | Şişli – Levent | €65 |
| Şişli (Mecidiyeköy) | 40 km | ~35 / 70 min | Şişli – Levent | €65 |
| Levent | 40 km | ~35 / 70 min | Şişli – Levent | €65 |
| Sultanahmet | 41 km | ~45 / 90 min | Historic Peninsula | €65 |
| Laleli | 42 km | ~35 / 70 min | Historic Peninsula | €65 |
| Aksaray | 42 km | ~35 / 70 min | Historic Peninsula | €65 |
| Cihangir | 42 km | ~35 / 70 min | Beyoğlu | €65 |
| Ortaköy | 42 km | ~35 / 70 min | Bosphorus | €65 |
| Bebek | 42 km | ~35 / 70 min | Bosphorus | €65 |
| Beyazıt (Grand Bazaar) | 43 km | ~35 / 70 min | Historic Peninsula | €65 |
| Eminönü | 44 km | ~40 / 80 min | Historic Peninsula | €65 |
| Sirkeci | 44 km | ~40 / 80 min | Historic Peninsula | €65 |
| Taksim | 44 km | ~50 / 100 min | Beyoğlu | €65 |
| Maslak | 44 km | ~35 / 70 min | Şişli – Levent | €65 |
| Zeytinburnu | 46 km | ~40 / 80 min | West Istanbul | see form |
| Galata | 47 km | ~40 / 80 min | Beyoğlu | €65 |
| Karaköy | 47 km | ~40 / 80 min | Beyoğlu | €65 |
| Fener-Balat | 48 km | ~40 / 80 min | Historic Peninsula | €65 |
| Bakırköy | 50 km | ~45 / 90 min | West Istanbul | see form |
| Sarıyer | 54 km | ~45 / 90 min | Bosphorus | see form |
| Yeşilköy | 54 km | ~45 / 90 min | West Istanbul | see form |
| Florya | 58 km | ~50 / 100 min | West Istanbul | see form |
| Başakşehir | 66 km | ~50 / 100 min | West Istanbul | see form |
| Şile | 66 km | ~50 / 100 min | Asian side | see form |
| Esenyurt | 73 km | ~60 / 120 min | West Istanbul | see form |
| Beylikdüzü | 77 km | ~60 / 120 min | West Istanbul | see form |
Distances and times are measured with OpenStreetMap data (OSRM); in Istanbul, rush-hour journeys can take twice as long as without traffic. Prices come from our live price list of 03.10.2026: one way, per vehicle (not per person), cheapest vehicle class. Where it says "see form", the exact price for your address appears instantly in the booking form.
District pages
Linked districts in the table have their own transfer page with vehicle options, prices, hotels in the area and distances to nearby places.
- Ataşehir – 28 km
- Kadıköy – 36 km
- Üsküdar – 36 km
- Beşiktaş – 39 km
- Şişli (Mecidiyeköy) – 40 km
- Levent – 40 km
- Sultanahmet – 41 km
- Laleli – 42 km
- Sirkeci – 44 km
- Taksim – 44 km
- Galata – 47 km
- Bakırköy – 50 km
Meeting point
Name boards are not allowed at Istanbul's airports. After the exit door, walk between platforms 9 and 10, cross the road and turn left: a few steps later you reach the TÜRSAB Meeting Point. Tell the attendant your first and last name and you will be directed to our team. Sabiha Gökçen meeting point (TÜRSAB) →
Roads and traffic
Sabiha Gökçen Airport is on the Asian side, in Pendik. Kadıköy, Üsküdar and Ataşehir are on the same side; the European side (Taksim, Beşiktaş, Şişli) is reached over one of the Bosphorus bridges, and the Historic Peninsula (Sultanahmet) via the bridges or the Eurasia Tunnel. On weekdays, traffic on the bridge approaches slows noticeably between 07:00–10:00 and 17:00–20:00.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Sultanahmet from Sabiha Gökçen Airport?
About 41 km by road; about 45 minutes without traffic, longer at weekday rush hours.
How far is Taksim from Sabiha Gökçen Airport?
About 44 km by road; about 50 minutes without traffic. Galata and Karaköy are about 47 km away.
How far is Kadıköy from Sabiha Gökçen Airport?
About 36 km by road; about 30 minutes without traffic. Üsküdar is about 36 km away.
How do I find my driver – will my name be on a sign?
Name boards are not allowed at Istanbul's airports. After the exit door, walk between platforms 9 and 10, cross the road and turn left: a few steps later you reach the TÜRSAB Meeting Point. Tell the attendant your first and last name and you will be directed to our team.
How is the transfer price calculated?
The price depends on the district and vehicle class and is per vehicle (not per person); it is fixed at booking and does not change with traffic, night hours or flight delays.