There are 6 ways to get from Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Istanbul (State) by train, bus, rideshare, car, taxi, or shuttle
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Metro, train
best- Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain M4
- Take the train from Ayrilikcesme to Yenikapitrain Marmaray Banliyö Treni
1h 9m₺87–107Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Istanbul Beyoğlu Abdülhak Hamit Caddesibus Sg-2
2h 12m₺67–423Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sabiha Gokcen-SAW to Istanbul41.4 km
31 minDrive 41.4 km
- Drive from Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Istanbulcar 41.4 km
31 min₺233–337Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Istanbultaxi 41.4 km
31 min₺2,000–2,400Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Istanbul
41 min₺1,153
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Istanbul (State) is to Metro and train which costs 85 ₺ - 110 ₺ and takes 1h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Istanbul (State) is to drive which takes 31 min and costs 230 ₺ - 340 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Istanbul (State). However, there are services departing from Sabiha Gokcen Airport and arriving at İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi via Elmadağ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Istanbul (State). However, there are services departing from Sabiha Gokcen Airport and arriving at Yenikapi via Ayrilikcesme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
The distance between Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) and Istanbul (State) is 39 km. The road distance is 41.4 km.
The best way to get from Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Istanbul (State) without a car is to Metro and train which takes 1h 9m and costs 85 ₺ - 110 ₺.
It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Istanbul (State), including transfers.
Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Istanbul (State) bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), depart from Sabiha Gokcen Airport station.
Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Istanbul (State) train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, depart from Sabiha Gokcen Airport station.
The best way to get from Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Istanbul (State) is to Metro and train which takes 1h 9m and costs 85 ₺ - 110 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 65 ₺ - 430 ₺ and takes 2h 12m.
What companies run services between Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW), Turkey and Istanbul (State), Turkey?
You can take a train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Yenikapi via Ayrilikcesme in around 1h 9m. Alternatively, İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT) operates a bus from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Istanbul Beyoğlu Abdülhak Hamit Caddesi every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₺27–370 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
- 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
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- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Ayrilikcesme to Yenikapi
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺45–65
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- +90 212 372 22 22
- [email protected]
- Website
- İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT)
Bus from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Istanbul Beyoğlu Abdülhak Hamit Caddesi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺27–370
- Website
- İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT)
- Phone
- +44 1273 828200
- [email protected]
- Website
- holidaytaxis.com
Shuttle from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- ₺1,153
- Schedules at
- holidaytaxis.com
- Shuttle
- ₺1,153
- Phone
- +90 532 777 02 64
- [email protected]
- Website
- TTG Travel
Shuttle from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Website
- TTG Travel
- Phone
- +905383991618
- Website
- ozmutluturizm.com
Shuttle from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Schedules at
- findtransfers.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sabiha Gokcen-SAW to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- ₺2,000–2,400
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More Questions & Answers
Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Istanbul (State) bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), arrive at Istanbul Beyoğlu Abdülhak Hamit Caddesi station.
Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Istanbul (State) train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, arrive at Ayrılık Çeşmesi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Istanbul (State) is 41 km. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Istanbul (State).
There are 4443+ hotels available in Istanbul (State).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) and Istanbul (State). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.