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How to Get from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Bakırköy

Sabiha Gökçen Airport is on Istanbul's Asian side, about 48.5 km east of Bakırköy district. Door-to-door trips take roughly 50 minutes by car, while public transport takes around 1 hour 40 minutes.

✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026 • 48.5 km road distance

Private Transfer

Most Comfortable
50 mins •On Request
€50 - €60 (Per Vehicle)
Luggage: 2 Pieces Free
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Meet your driver at the Sabiha Gökçen arrivals hall; look for a name board after baggage claim.
  2. Load luggage and board the private vehicle; confirm the Bakırköy address with the driver.
  3. Use the Bosphorus bridge or Eurasia Tunnel; your driver handles the toll.
  4. Relax; the route is about 48.5 km and roughly 50 minutes without heavy traffic.
  5. Ask to stop at your hotel or exact Bakırköy address.
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Official Metered Taxi

Door-to-Door
60 mins •On Demand
€45 - €55 (Per Vehicle)
Luggage: 2 Pieces Free
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Follow signs to the official taxi rank outside the arrivals floor.
  2. Join the official queue; ignore touts inside the terminal.
  3. Ask the driver to use the meter before departing.
  4. The route is about 48.5 km and crosses to the European side; the bridge or tunnel toll is added to the meter.
  5. Pay by cash or card at the end; use BiTaksi or İTaksi if you need a licensed taxi.

M4 Metro + Metrobüs via Zeytinburnu

Cheapest
100 mins •See Timetable
€1.40 / Person
Luggage: Limited Space
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Buy or top up an Istanbulkart at the M4 Sabiha Gökçen station machines in the terminal.
  2. Board the M4 metro towards Kadıköy and get off at Ünalan (about 45 minutes).
  3. Transfer to the Metrobüs at Ünalan and ride westbound to Zeytinburnu.
  4. From Zeytinburnu, take a city bus, taxi or about a 25–30 minute walk to Bakırköy centre.
  5. Keep the Istanbulkart; the M4 fare is about 46 TRY and the Metrobüs transfer is about 31 TRY.

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⚠️ Important Local Taxi & Arrival Tips

  • Use the official taxi rank outside the arrivals hall and always make sure the meter is running; ignore touts inside who offer cheap taxis.
  • Do not accept a fixed fare; the meter must be on and any Bosphorus bridge or Eurasia Tunnel toll is added on top.
  • Only use BiTaksi or İTaksi apps to hail licensed taxis, and beware of people selling pre-loaded Istanbulkart outside the metro machines.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a taxi from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Bakırköy?

A standard metered taxi for the 48.5 km trip costs about €43 in fares, but allow €45–€55 with the Bosphorus bridge or Eurasia Tunnel toll and light traffic.

What is the cheapest way from SAW to Bakırköy?

The cheapest way is the M4 metro from Sabiha Gökçen to Ünalan, then the Metrobüs to Zeytinburnu, costing about €1.40 per person; from Zeytinburnu you still need a city bus, taxi or about a 25-minute walk.

Is there a direct bus from Sabiha Gökçen to Bakırköy?

No, there is no direct airport coach to Bakırköy. Use the M4 metro and Metrobüs to get near Bakırköy, then a short taxi or walk, or book a private transfer.

Does the Istanbulkart cover the M4 and Metrobüs?

Yes, Istanbulkart or contactless bank cards can pay; the M4 metro fare is about 46 TRY and the Metrobüs transfer is about 31 TRY. Buy or top up the card at the metro station machines.

How long does the journey take from SAW to Bakırköy?

By car about 50 minutes without heavy traffic; by M4 metro and Metrobüs typically 1 hour 40 minutes including the last transfer.

Which option is best for families with luggage?

A pre-booked private transfer is best for families with luggage because it is door-to-door, includes a fixed price, and you avoid changing trains and walking with bags.

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