Fatih is about 42 km by road from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW); a private transfer takes about 35 minutes without traffic and up to 70 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: ~42 km by road
- Travel time: ~35 min without traffic, up to 70 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 Fatih
Fatih is the district covering the whole Historic Peninsula, Istanbul's historic centre. Sultanahmet, Eminönü, Sirkeci, Laleli, Aksaray, Beyazıt and Fener-Balat are all here, as are the city's most visited monuments such as Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace, the Grand Bazaar and the Süleymaniye Mosque. Accommodation ranges from boutique hotels to large city hotels.
Highlights
- Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque
- Topkapı Palace
- Grand Bazaar and Süleymaniye
The route
From the airport the route heads west on the TEM or D-100 and crosses to the European side via the Eurasia Tunnel or a Bosphorus bridge, reaching the Historic Peninsula and Fatih.
Arrival & departure tip
Some streets in the Historic Peninsula are narrow or pedestrianised; if the car cannot reach your hotel door, the driver stops at the nearest point and helps with your luggage. For the return, set off early on weekday evenings.
Fatih – nearby districts and distances
Road distances from Fatih to other districts nearby (estimated time without traffic):
| Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) | 42 km | ~35 min |
| Sultanahmet | 2 km | ~5 min |
| Sirkeci–Eminönü | 4 km | ~5 min |
| Galata–Karaköy | 4 km | ~5 min |
| Taksim | 5 km | ~5 min |
Area pages within Fatih
- Sabiha Gökçen distance chart (35 districts, times and prices) →
- Meeting point: TÜRSAB Meeting Point →
Transfers to hotels in Fatih
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Ahmet Efendi Evi Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Akgün Hotel Beyazit Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Albinas Hotel Old City Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Angel's Home Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Aspalace Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Aspen Hotel İstanbul Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Avicenna Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Azade Hotel Istanbul Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Barın Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Benler Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Best Town Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Best Western Amber Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Best Western Empire Palace Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Blue House Hotel & Rooftop – 360 Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Celal Sultan Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Dalan Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Dedem Boutique Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Diamond City Hotels Yenikapı Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Emin Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Ephesus Hotel İstanbul Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Erboy Hotel İstanbul Sirkeci Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Eyfel Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Gold Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Golden Crown Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Golden Horn Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Grand Emin Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Grand Liza Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Grand Sağcanlar Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Grand Vatan Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Grand Ünal Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Grand Ünal Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Green Anka Hotel İstanbul Old City Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Hagia Sofia Mansions Istanbul, Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Hagia Sop. Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Hotel Amira İstanbul Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Hotel Arcadia Blue Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Hotel Aziyadé Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Hotel Büyük Keban Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Hotel Evsen Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Hotel Grand Milan Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Hotel Grand Washington Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Hotel Nena Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Hotel Sapphire Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Hotel Tulip House Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Hotel Yüksel Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Hotel Zagreb Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Innova Sultanahmet Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Joyway Hotels Istanbul Sultanahmet Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Klas Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Küpeli Hotel Istanbul Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Lady Diana Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Levni Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Maya Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Mest Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Monaco Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Morava Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Mula Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Orient Mintur 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 Fatih transfer: FAQ
How far is Fatih from Sabiha Gökçen Airport?
About 42 km by road.
How long is the transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Fatih?
About 35 minutes without traffic; up to 70 minutes at peak times.
How much is a transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Fatih?
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.
Which part of Fatih should I stay in?
Sultanahmet for walking distance to the monuments, Sirkeci–Eminönü for the ferries and bazaars, Laleli–Aksaray for more affordable hotels; all are linked by the T1 tram.
Distances and times are estimates calculated from OpenStreetMap data.
Day-trip transfers from Fatih
Private return transfer from your hotel; you choose the return time, prices on each page.
- Grand Bazaar
- Süleymaniye Mosque – ~2 km
- Hagia Sophia & the Blue Mosque – ~3 km
- Galata Tower – ~4 km
- Topkapı Palace – ~5 km
- Transfers to Istanbul sights (full list)