How to Get from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Beylikdüzü
Sabiha Gökçen Airport is 73 km east of Beylikdüzü, across the Bosphorus on Istanbul's Asian side. Door-to-door car options take about 72 minutes in light traffic, while the M4 metro plus Metrobüs takes around 120 minutes and costs just €1.40 with an Istanbulkart.
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- Only use official taxi ranks outside arrivals; ignore touts offering fixed-price rides.
- Insist the meter is on and confirm the Bosphorus bridge toll before departing.
- Buy Istanbulkart only at official machines in the metro station; avoid people selling 'skip the line' cards.
- If a taxi quotes a flat fare in euros, it is likely overpriced.
Frequently Asked Questions
The M4 metro to Ünalan plus the Metrobüs to Beylikdüzü costs about €1.40 per person with an Istanbulkart and takes around 120 minutes.
A metered yellow taxi costs about €64 to €70 for the 73 km distance, plus the Bosphorus bridge toll and any traffic waiting time.
No, there is no direct airport bus. You must take the M4 metro to Ünalan and change to the Metrobüs, or use a taxi/private transfer for a direct ride.
Metro and Metrobüs require an Istanbulkart, which can be loaded with cash at machines in the airport metro station. Taxis usually accept cash, and many accept card but confirm before the trip.
Allow about 120 minutes in total: roughly 40 minutes on the M4 metro to Ünalan, a short transfer, and about 70–80 minutes on the Metrobüs to Beylikdüzü.
A pre-booked private transfer is usually best for families: door-to-door service, fixed price, and space for luggage without handling transfers on public transport.
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