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The historic peninsula and the Suleymaniye Mosque from the Golden Horn

Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) → Sultanahmet

From the Asian side to the historic peninsula: the bridge, not the distance, sets the time.

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From
SAW
Distance
about 50 km
Estimated time
1 – 1.5 hrs

The bridge matters more than the distance

Sabiha Gokcen is on the Asian side and Sultanahmet on the European one, so this route must cross the Bosphorus. Although most of the roughly 50 km is motorway, what sets the time is when you reach the bridge. The Kadikoy transfer, staying on the same side, ends in 40 minutes; this one runs between one and one and a half hours.

Getting out of the car in Sultanahmet

The streets of the historic peninsula are cobbled and steep; some are one-way and some hotels sit in lanes cars cannot enter. The driver brings you to the closest reachable point and carries the bags from there. For families arriving with luggage or a stroller, this is worth knowing when choosing the hotel.

If you are staying in this area

Sultanahmet sits on the T1 tram line with the Eminonu ferry pier within walking distance; Taksim is about 25 minutes away by tram and funicular. Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Topkapi are all walkable. After eight in the evening the streets quieten and restaurant choice narrows — guests who want late-night life are better placed around Taksim.

Common questions about this route

Distances and times are approximate and vary with traffic. Prices are per vehicle, not per person.

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The vehicles we use for transfers

Every transfer and tour runs with our own fleet, all of them the same model of Mercedes Vito. The car that meets you at the airport is the one you see here.

Mercedes Vito

6 passengers6 large suitcases

The vehicle families ask for most: six passengers with luggage in comfort, tinted windows and separate rear air conditioning.

Specs and comfort

  • Up to 6 people with luggage
  • Tinted windows, family privacy
  • Separate air conditioning in the rear
  • Free water on board, internet on request
  • Child seat at no extra charge
  • The same chauffeur throughout your trip
Starting from
35

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Every vehicle in our fleet is the same model: a black Mercedes Vito. For larger families more than one can go out at the same time, and we do not hire the second vehicle in from outside.

These photographs are of our own fleet, not stock images.

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Licence No: 12539

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Every transfer is licensed, insured and registered.

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