Laleli–Aksaray 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 Laleli–Aksaray
Laleli, Aksaray and Beyazıt form a lively shopping and hotel district in the western part of the Historic Peninsula, along Ordu Caddesi. Laleli Mosque, the Grand Bazaar and Beyazıt Square with Istanbul University are here; the T1 tram reaches Sultanahmet in a few stops. The area is known for budget and mid-range hotels.
Highlights
- Grand Bazaar
- Laleli Mosque
- Beyazıt Square
- Easy T1 tram link to Sultanahmet
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 Laleli–Aksaray.
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.
Laleli–Aksaray – nearby districts and distances
Road distances from Laleli–Aksaray 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 |
- Sabiha Gökçen distance chart (35 districts, times and prices) →
- Meeting point: TÜRSAB Meeting Point →
Transfers to hotels in Laleli–Aksaray
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Akgün Hotel Beyazit Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Aspalace Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Aspen Hotel İstanbul Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Barın Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Benler Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Best Western Amber Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Dalan 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 Eyfel Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Gold 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 Hotel Büyük Keban Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Hotel Grand Milan Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Hotel Grand Washington Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Hotel Yüksel Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Hotel Zagreb Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Klas Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Maya Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Monaco Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Morava Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Orient Mintur Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Otel Avlonya Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Otel Kaya Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Polat Demir Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Prestige Hotel Istanbul Old City Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Q Inn istanbul Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Samir Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Senator Hotel Istanbul Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Söğüt Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to The City Port Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to The Meretto Hotel Istanbul Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Vatan Asur 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 Laleli–Aksaray transfer: FAQ
How far is Laleli–Aksaray from Sabiha Gökçen Airport?
About 42 km by road.
How long is the transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Laleli–Aksaray?
About 35 minutes without traffic; up to 70 minutes at peak times.
How much is a transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Laleli–Aksaray?
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 Laleli from Sultanahmet?
About 2 km by road; a few stops on the T1 tram, or a 20–25 minute walk.
Distances and times are estimates calculated from OpenStreetMap data.
Day-trip transfers from Laleli–Aksaray
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)