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Getting from Sabiha Gokcen to Istanbul

Getting from Sabiha Gokcen to Istanbul

Why crossing from the Asian-side airport to the European side needs its own plan.

3 min read
Side
Asian side, Pendik
To the European side
Requires a Bosphorus crossing
Airport
Sabiha Gokcen (SAW)

Two airports, two different journeys

Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) is on the Asian side near Pendik, which is a real advantage for districts like Kadikoy and Atasehir. But if your hotel is in Sultanahmet, Taksim or Besiktas you have to cross the Bosphorus, and that lengthens both distance and traffic-dependent travel time.

Late-night arrivals

A large share of flights into Sabiha Gokcen land late at night, when public transport thins out. With children in tow, a pre-arranged pickup becomes the easiest part of the trip. Getting the driver's name and plate number in advance is the detail that helps most while waiting at midnight in an unfamiliar city.

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From airport transfers to the Black Sea plateaus; for anywhere not listed, just write to us.

Prices are per vehicle, not per person. The final amount is confirmed on WhatsApp by date and party size.

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Every transfer is licensed, insured and registered.

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