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

Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) is 54 km southeast of Sarıyer on the Asian side of Istanbul, and you must cross the Bosphorus to reach Sarıyer. Depending on traffic and mode, plan for about 1–2.5 hours door to door.

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Private door-to-door transfer

Recommended

56 mins •On request (24/7)

€60 - €75 (Per Vehicle)

Luggage: 2 suitcases + hand luggage

How to take it step-by-step:

Exit arrivals into the terminal forecourt and look for the driver holding a name board at the kerbside (pre-booked vehicles often meet at the VIP/private pickup lane).
Confirm with the driver the destination Sarıyer and the fixed price before leaving.
Board the vehicle and store your luggage in the boot.
The driver will take the bridge or Eurasia Tunnel; stay on board until your hotel or address in Sarıyer.

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Official airport taxi

Metered taxi

60 mins •24/7

€48 - €55 (Per Vehicle)

Luggage: 2 pieces

How to take it step-by-step:

Exit the arrivals hall and follow the taxi sign to the official İBB/UKOME taxi rank.
Join the queue and state 'Sarıyer' to the driver; ask them to start the meter.
Make sure the meter is on and the toll for the bridge/Eurasia Tunnel is added at the end.
Get out at your address in Sarıyer and request a receipt.

Havabüs coach to Taksim + onward bus/taxi

Best direct shuttle

120 mins •See Havabüs timetable

€8.50 + local bus/taxi

Luggage: 2 pieces free

How to take it step-by-step:

Exit arrivals and locate the Havabüs stop outside the terminal (coach to Taksim).
Buy a ticket at the Havabüs desk or from the driver; board the coach to Taksim (Abdülhak Hamit Caddesi).
At Taksim, use an Istanbulkart for an İETT city bus along the Bosphorus toward Sarıyer (check the bus stop displays) or take a short taxi from the Taksim rank.
Get off at your stop in Sarıyer and walk to your hotel.

M4 Metro + Marmaray + M2 via Levent + local bus

Cheapest public transport

130 mins •See timetable

€2.80 (Istanbulkart)

Luggage: Limited

How to take it step-by-step:

Follow metro signs in the terminal to the M4 Sabiha Gökçen station; buy or top up an Istanbulkart at the machines.
Ride the M4 to Ayrılık Çeşmesi and transfer to the Marmaray (follow Marmaray signs).
Take the Marmaray to Yenikapı, then change to M2 metro toward Levent; get off at Levent.
At Levent, board an İETT city bus along Büyükdere Caddesi toward Sarıyer (check the stop signs); get off near your hotel.

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⚠️ Important Local Taxi & Arrival Tips

Use the official taxi rank outside Arrivals; ignore touts offering cheap taxis inside the terminal.
Insist the meter is on: the 54 km ride to Sarıyer should be around 48-55 EUR plus bridge toll; drivers who refuse the meter often quote double.
Remember the Bosphorus bridge/Eurasia Tunnel toll is added to the meter—ask the driver to show the receipt at the end.
Only pay in lira if given a choice; card readers in taxis are not always working.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

A licensed yellow taxi costs about €48–€55 on the meter for 54 km, plus the Bosphorus bridge or Eurasia Tunnel toll. The ride takes at least 56 minutes without traffic.

What is the cheapest way to get from SAW to Sarıyer?

Take the M4 metro to Ayrılık Çeşmesi, transfer to Marmaray to Yenikapı, then M2 metro to Levent and a city bus to Sarıyer. The Istanbulkart fare is about €2.80, but it takes over two hours.

Are there direct buses from SAW to Sarıyer?

No direct bus serves Sarıyer from Sabiha Gökçen. The closest direct coach is Havabüs to Taksim for about €8.50, then a local bus or taxi along the Bosphorus.

What about late night arrivals at SAW?

M4 metro stops around midnight and Havabüs night trips depend on flight schedules. Pre-booked private transfers and licensed taxis operate 24/7, making them the safest late-night choices.

Can I pay with card for transport from SAW?

Airport coaches and city transport use Istanbulkart or cash; taxis may have card terminals but they are not guaranteed. Private transfers can be pre-paid online by card.

Which option is best for families with luggage?

A private door-to-door transfer is best for families because it avoids transfers, has fixed pricing, and provides space for suitcases.

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