Şişli is about 40 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: ~40 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 Şişli
Şişli is a business and shopping district in the centre of the European side, taking in Nişantaşı, Teşvikiye, Osmanbey, Mecidiyeköy and Bomonti. Nişantaşı is known for luxury boutiques and cafés, Mecidiyeköy for shopping centres and business hotels; the M2 metro line links directly to Taksim and Levent.
Highlights
- Nişantaşı boutiques
- Mecidiyeköy shopping centres
- M2 metro to Taksim and Levent
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 Şişli.
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.
Şişli – nearby districts and distances
Road distances from Şişli to other districts nearby (estimated time without traffic):
| Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) | 40 km | ~35 min |
| Levent–Maslak | 3 km | ~5 min |
| Beşiktaş | 5 km | ~10 min |
| Taksim | 8 km | ~10 min |
- Sabiha Gökçen distance chart (35 districts, times and prices) →
- Meeting point: TÜRSAB Meeting Point →
Transfers to hotels in Şişli
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Arcade Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Bc Burhan Cacan Hotel & Cafe Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Blisstanbul Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Business Life Hotel Şişli Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Gleam Collection Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Milord Hotel Istanbul Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Osmanbey Fatih Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Point Hotel Barbaros Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Radisson Hotel Istanbul Harbiye Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Semsan Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Style Hotel Şişli Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Sürmeli Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to The 22 Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to The Marmara Şişli Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Titanic Comfort Şişli 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 Şişli transfer: FAQ
How far is Şişli from Sabiha Gökçen Airport?
About 40 km by road.
How long is the transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Şişli?
About 35 minutes without traffic; up to 70 minutes at peak times.
How much is a transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Şişli?
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 Şişli from Taksim?
From Mecidiyeköy to Taksim about 8 km by road; a few stops on the M2 metro.
Distances and times are estimates calculated from OpenStreetMap data.
Day-trip transfers from Şişli
Private return transfer from your hotel; you choose the return time, prices on each page.
- Dolmabahçe Palace – ~5 km
- Galata Tower – ~8 km
- Topkapı Palace – ~10 km
- Grand Bazaar – ~10 km
- Süleymaniye Mosque – ~10 km
- Transfers to Istanbul sights (full list)