Kağıthane is about 45 km by road from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW); a private transfer takes about 40 minutes without traffic and up to 80 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: ~45 km by road
- Travel time: ~40 min without traffic, up to 80 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 Kağıthane
Kağıthane is a district on the European side of Istanbul. By road it is about 7 km from Taksim, 10 km from Sultanahmet and 18 km from Kadıköy; our nearest area pages are Şişli, Levent–Maslak.
The route
From the airport the route heads west on the TEM or D-100 and crosses one of the Bosphorus bridges (15 July Martyrs or Fatih Sultan Mehmet) to the European side and Kağıthane.
Arrival & departure tip
City traffic is heavy on weekday mornings and evenings; for your return transfer we recommend a pick-up at least 3–3.5 hours before the flight.
Kağıthane – nearby districts and distances
Road distances from Kağıthane to other districts nearby (estimated time without traffic):
| Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) | 45 km | ~40 min |
| Şişli | 6 km | ~10 min |
| Levent–Maslak | 7 km | ~10 min |
| Taksim | 7 km | ~15 min |
- Sabiha Gökçen distance chart (35 districts, times and prices) →
- Meeting point: TÜRSAB Meeting Point →
Transfers to hotels in Kağıthane
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Tempo Hotel 4. Levent Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Levent Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Tempo Hotel Çağlayan İSTANBUL 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 Kağıthane transfer: FAQ
How far is Kağıthane from Sabiha Gökçen Airport?
About 45 km by road.
How long is the transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Kağıthane?
About 40 minutes without traffic; up to 80 minutes at peak times.
How much is a transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Kağıthane?
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 far is Kağıthane from Taksim and Sultanahmet?
About 7 km by road to Taksim (~15 min without traffic) and about 10 km to Sultanahmet (~15 min).
Distances and times are estimates calculated from OpenStreetMap data.