There are 5 ways to get from Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Istanbul Airport by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Metro
best- Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain M4
- Take the train from Gayrettepe to Istanbul Airporttrain M11
2h 10m₺171–191Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Istanbul Airport Busbus HViST-13
2h 16m₺150–480Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sabiha Gokcen-SAW to Istanbul-IST74.8 km
52 min₺3,500–4,500Drive 74.8 km
- Drive from Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Istanbul Airportcar 74.8 km
52 min₺418–603Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Istanbul Airporttaxi 74.8 km
52 min₺3,000–3,600
Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Istanbul Airport by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Istanbul Airport is to Metro which costs 170 ₺ - 200 ₺ and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Istanbul Airport is to Airport Transfer which takes 52 min and costs 3.500 ₺ - 4.500 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sabiha Gokcen Airport and arriving at Istanbul Airport Bus. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.
No, there is no direct train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Istanbul Airport. However, there are services departing from Sabiha Gokcen Airport and arriving at Istanbul Airport via Ayrilikcesme, Yenikapi and Gayrettepe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
The distance between Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) and Istanbul Airport is 82 km. The road distance is 74.8 km.
The best way to get from Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Istanbul Airport without a car is to Metro which takes 2h 10m and costs 170 ₺ - 200 ₺.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Istanbul Airport, including transfers.
Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Istanbul Airport bus services, operated by HAVAİST, depart from Sabiha Gokcen Airport station.
Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Istanbul Airport train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, depart from Sabiha Gokcen Airport station.
The best way to get from Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Istanbul Airport is to Metro which takes 2h 10m and costs 170 ₺ - 200 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 150 ₺ - 480 ₺ and takes 2h 16m.
What companies run services between Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW), Turkey and Istanbul Airport, Turkey?
You can take a train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Istanbul Airport via Ayrilikcesme, Yenikapi, and Gayrettepe in around 2h 10m. Alternatively, HAVAİST operates a bus from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Istanbul Airport Bus hourly. Tickets cost ₺150–480 and the journey takes 2h.
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesi
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
Train from Gayrettepe to Istanbul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- istairport.com
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- Phone
- 0850 888 33 34
- [email protected]
- Website
- hava.ist
Bus from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Istanbul Airport Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺150–480
- Website
- https://hava.ist/?lang=en
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sabiha Gokcen-SAW to Istanbul-IST
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- ₺3,500–4,500
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- ₺3,000–3,600
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More Questions & Answers
Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Istanbul Airport bus services, operated by HAVAİST, arrive at Istanbul Airport Bus station.
Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Istanbul Airport train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, arrive at Ayrılık Çeşmesi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Istanbul Airport is 75 km. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Istanbul Airport.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) and Istanbul Airport. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.