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

Bostancı lies about 26.7 km west of Sabiha Gökçen Airport on the Asian side of Istanbul, with a direct M4 metro stop. Journeys take roughly 29 minutes by road in light traffic and around 40–45 minutes by direct M4 metro.

✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026 • 26.7 km road distance

Private Airport Transfer

Recommended
29 mins •On Demand (24/7)
€30 - €40 (Per Vehicle)
Luggage: 2 Pieces Free
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Exit the arrivals hall and look for your pre-booked driver at the meet-and-greet area with your name on a board.
  2. Load your luggage into the private vehicle at the designated pick-up zone outside the terminal.
  3. Ride directly along the D100/E-5 corridor towards Bostancı; the journey normally takes about 29 minutes in light traffic.
  4. Ask the driver to drop you at your hotel or address in Bostancı.
  5. Confirm the fixed price before departing; no taxi meter or bridge toll applies.
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Official Taxi

On Demand
29 mins •On Demand (24/7)
€24 - €30 (Per Vehicle)
Luggage: 2 Pieces Free
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Exit the arrivals hall and enter the official taxi queue outside the terminal, ignoring anyone who approaches you inside.
  2. Check that the yellow taxi meter is running and starts at about 72 TRY (2026 tariff).
  3. Ask the driver to take the E-5/D100 south-west towards Kadıköy and exit at Bostancı.
  4. Pay the metered fare, expect about €24-€30 for the 26.7 km ride; it takes about 29 minutes without heavy traffic.
  5. No Bosphorus bridge toll is charged because both SAW and Bostancı are on the Asian side.

M4 Metro (Direct)

Cheapest
40 mins •Runs 06:00-00:00
€0.80 / Person
Luggage: Limited Space
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Follow signs for the M4 metro from the arrivals hall; the Sabiha Gökçen station is connected to the terminal.
  2. Buy or top up an Istanbulkart at the metro station machines; a single metro fare is about €0.80.
  3. Board any M4 train towards Kadıköy from the airport terminus and ride to Bostancı station.
  4. Exit at Bostancı and follow the signs to Bostancı Ferry Pier or Bağdat Caddesi; the centre is a short walk.
  5. Trains run roughly 06:00-00:00; no night service.

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⚠️ Important Local Taxi & Arrival Tips

  • Use only the official taxi rank or BiTaksi/İTaksi apps; touts inside the terminal usually charge inflated fixed prices.
  • Insist the meter is switched on and starts at about 72 TRY; if the driver refuses, take another taxi.
  • SAW to Bostancı is entirely on the Asian side, so no Bosphorus bridge or Eurasia tunnel toll should be added to the meter.
  • Have small notes or a topped-up Istanbulkart for the metro; card payment machines at the airport can be unreliable.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest way from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Bostancı?

The M4 metro is the cheapest option: buy or top up an Istanbulkart at the airport station and ride directly to Bostancı for about €0.80 per person.

How long does it take from SAW to Bostancı?

By taxi or private transfer the drive is about 29 minutes in light traffic. The M4 metro takes roughly 40 minutes including the walk to the station.

Is there a direct bus from SAW to Bostancı?

No direct airport coach or city bus on the verified lines stops at Bostancı. The M4 metro is the only direct public-transport line with a Bostancı station.

What should I do if I arrive late at night?

The M4 metro closes around midnight, so late arrivals should use an official taxi or a pre-booked private transfer, both available 24/7 from the terminal.

Can I pay for the M4 metro with a credit card?

Istanbulkart machines at the station accept cash and sometimes cards; it is safer to carry Turkish lira to top up the card, as card acceptance varies.

Is a taxi from SAW to Bostancı expensive?

A metered yellow taxi costs about €24-€30 for the 26.7 km ride, with no bridge toll because it is an Asian-side journey.

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