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

Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) lies 60 km southeast of Sultangazi on Istanbul's Asian side. The journey takes about 53 minutes by taxi or private transfer, but public transport via Taksim usually takes 2 hours or more.

✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026 • 60 km road distance

Private Door-to-Door Transfer

Recommended

53 mins •On Request (24/7)

€65 - €85 (Per Vehicle)

Luggage: 2 Pieces Free

How to take it step-by-step:

Exit the arrivals hall and meet your pre-booked driver at the designated meeting point.
Confirm the fixed price and vehicle registration before boarding.
Drive via the Bosphorus bridge or Eurasia Tunnel; the driver will choose the fastest route.
Arrive directly at your Sultangazi address with no extra charge for tolls or traffic.

Kiwitaxi

✓ Fixed Price • Meet & Greet at Exit

Book Fixed-Price Transfer

Official Airport Taxi

Metered Door-to-Door

53 mins •Always Available

€53 - €60 (Per Vehicle)

Luggage: 2 Pieces Free

How to take it step-by-step:

Use the official taxi rank outside the arrivals floor and ignore touts inside the terminal.
Insist the driver starts the meter; the standard yellow taxi starts at about €1.29 and adds €0.86/km.
The Bosphorus bridge or Eurasia Tunnel toll will be added to the meter.
Expect 53 minutes without traffic, up to 90 minutes at rush hour; take a receipt.

Havabüs Coach to Taksim + Local Bus/Taxi

Closest Coach Stop

125 mins •See Havabüs timetable

€8.50 / Person

Luggage: 2 Pieces Free

How to take it step-by-step:

Exit arrivals and follow Havabüs signs to the coach stop outside the terminal.
Buy a Havabüs ticket to Taksim (about 485 TRY) at the desk or from staff.
Ride about 90 minutes to the Taksim stop on Abdülhak Hamit Caddesi.
From Taksim, take a licensed taxi or a local city bus for the final 15 km to Sultangazi.

M4 Metro + Marmaray + M2 via Taksim

Budget Rail Route

120 mins •Roughly 06:00-00:00

€0.80 + Istanbulkart transfers / Person

Luggage: Limited

How to take it step-by-step:

Follow 'Metro' signs to the Sabiha Gökçen M4 station inside the terminal.
Buy or top up an Istanbulkart and pass the turnstile (M4 fare about 46 TRY).
Take M4 towards Kadıköy and exit at Ayrılık Çeşmesi, then transfer to Marmaray towards Yenikapı.
At Yenikapı, change to M2 towards Taksim and get off at Taksim.
From Taksim, take a local city bus or taxi to Sultangazi.

Sabiha Gökçen Airport Deals

Compare all terminal car rental desks with free 48h cancellation.

Small Medium Large

Compare Terminal Car Prices

Landing in Turkey?

Skip expensive airport SIM kiosks. Activate a 5G eSIM on your phone in 2 minutes before takeoff.

Get Turkey eSIM

Was your flight delayed or cancelled?

In some cases passengers are entitled to compensation. AirHelp checks your flight for free and only charges a fee if they win your claim.

Check my rights for free

⚠️ Important Local Taxi & Arrival Tips

Ignore touts inside the arrivals hall who offer unofficial taxis; use the official rank or BiTaksi/iTaksi apps.
Always make sure the taxi meter is running before you leave; fixed-price offers for 60 km are usually more expensive.
The Bosphorus bridge or Eurasia Tunnel toll is added to the meter; drivers sometimes try to charge it separately off-meter.
Top up your Istanbulkart only at official yellow machines; do not buy pre-loaded cards from street sellers.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Use the M4 metro to Ayrılık Çeşmesi, Marmaray to Yenikapı, M2 to Taksim, then a local bus or taxi. The M4 fare is about €0.80, with extra transfer fares; the full journey takes over 2 hours.

How long does it take from SAW to Sultangazi?

A taxi or private transfer takes about 53 minutes without traffic, but Bosphorus crossings can add 30-60 minutes at rush hour. Public transport usually takes 2 hours or more.

Are taxis from Sabiha Gökçen safe and metered?

Yes, official taxis are metered and safe; use the official rank or apps like BiTaksi and iTaksi. Insist the meter is on: the standard yellow taxi starts at about €1.29 and adds €0.86 per km.

Is there a night bus or metro from SAW to Sultangazi?

The M4 metro closes around midnight, so there is no night metro. Havabüs runs extra night trips depending on flights; otherwise a taxi or pre-booked private transfer is the only 24/7 option.

Can I pay for the airport coach with a card?

Havabüs usually accepts card and cash, but cash is safer. The fare to Taksim is about €8.50 per person; Istanbulkart machines for the metro accept cash.

Which option is best for a family with luggage?

A private door-to-door transfer is best for families: fixed price, direct route, space for luggage, and no dragging bags through metro transfers.

More transfers from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW)

Pendik · 9.5 km Sultanbeyli · 13 km Tuzla · 13.1 km Kartal · 15.1 km Sancaktepe · 19.6 km Adalar (Princes' Islands) · 20 km Maltepe · 20.6 km Ataşehir · 27.9 km