Kadıköy is about 36 km by road from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW); a private transfer takes about 30 minutes without traffic and up to 60 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: ~36 km by road
- Travel time: ~30 min without traffic, up to 60 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 Kadıköy
Kadıköy is the cultural and nightlife centre of the Asian side. The historic Kadıköy market, the seaside Moda district, the shopping street Bağdat Caddesi and Haydarpaşa Station are here; frequent ferries run from Kadıköy pier to Eminönü, Karaköy and Beşiktaş. Sabiha Gökçen Airport is reached without crossing a bridge.
Highlights
- Kadıköy market
- Moda seafront
- Bağdat Caddesi shopping street
- Ferries to the European side
The route
From the airport the route heads west along the Asian side on the TEM or D-100 (E-5) to Kadıköy; 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.
Kadıköy – nearby districts and distances
Road distances from Kadıköy to other districts nearby (estimated time without traffic):
| Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) | 36 km | ~30 min |
| Üsküdar | 6 km | ~10 min |
- Sabiha Gökçen distance chart (35 districts, times and prices) →
- Meeting point: TÜRSAB Meeting Point →
Transfers to hotels in Kadıköy
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Aden Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul Moda Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Golden Siyav Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Grand AS Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to My Dora Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Parkhouse Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Sidonya 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 Kadıköy transfer: FAQ
How far is Kadıköy from Sabiha Gökçen Airport?
About 36 km by road.
How long is the transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Kadıköy?
About 30 minutes without traffic; up to 60 minutes at peak times.
How much is a transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Kadıköy?
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 do you get from Kadıköy to Sultanahmet?
By ferry to Eminönü in about 20 minutes; by road via the Eurasia Tunnel about 12 km.
Distances and times are estimates calculated from OpenStreetMap data.
Day-trip transfers from Kadıköy
Private return transfer from your hotel; you choose the return time, prices on each page.
- Grand Bazaar – ~12 km
- Süleymaniye Mosque – ~12 km
- Hagia Sophia & the Blue Mosque – ~13 km
- Dolmabahçe Palace – ~13 km
- Topkapı Palace – ~14 km
- Transfers to Istanbul sights (full list)