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

Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) is about 31.7 km southeast of Ümraniye on the Asian side of Istanbul. Travel times range from 33 minutes by private transfer or taxi to around 80 minutes by metro and Marmaray.

✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026 • 31.7 km road distance

Private Transfer (Door to Door)

Top Pick
33 mins •As Booked (24/7)
€35 - €45 (Per Vehicle)
Luggage: 2 Pieces Free
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. After baggage claim, exit arrivals and look for your driver holding a name sign at the pre-booked pickup area.
  2. Meet your driver outside the arrivals hall; confirm the destination as Ümraniye.
  3. Board the vehicle; the driver loads your luggage.
  4. The driver takes the D-100/E-80 highway towards Ümraniye; no bridge toll applies.
  5. Arrive at your Ümraniye address in about 33 minutes.
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Official Airport Taxi

Metered
35 mins •As Hailed (24/7)
€28 - €34 (Per Vehicle)
Luggage: 2 Pieces Free
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Exit the arrivals hall and follow signs to the official taxi rank outside.
  2. Queue at the official yellow or turquoise taxi stand; ignore anyone offering a taxi inside the terminal.
  3. Tell the driver 'Ümraniye' and insist the meter is turned on before moving.
  4. The route uses D-100/E-80 highway; expect 33-50 minutes depending on traffic.
  5. Pay by cash or card; use BiTaksi or İTaksi if you need a licensed taxi.

Metro M4 + Marmaray + M5

Cheapest
80 mins •Daytime Only; No Night Service
€1.90 / Person
Luggage: Limited Space
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Follow signs from arrivals to the Sabiha Gökçen metro station (M4) connected to the terminal.
  2. Buy or load an Istanbulkart at the machines and tap in; first ride costs about 46 TRY.
  3. Take M4 towards Kadıköy and get off at Ayrılık Çeşmesi.
  4. Transfer to Marmaray and ride one stop to Üsküdar.
  5. At Üsküdar, transfer to M5 metro towards Çekmeköy/Sultanbeyli and get off at an Ümraniye station; walk or take a local taxi to your final address.

Havabüs to Kadıköy + Taxi

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85 mins •See Havabüs Timetable
€5.50 + Taxi (About €10-€15)
Luggage: 2 Pieces Free
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Exit arrivals and find the Havabüs stop outside the terminal; follow signs for airport coaches.
  2. Buy a Havabüs ticket to Kadıköy from the official counter or online.
  3. Board the coach and ride about 60 minutes to Kadıköy Rıhtım İETT stops.
  4. At Kadıköy, take a licensed taxi to Ümraniye (about 15-20 minutes) or use public transport.
  5. Arrive in Ümraniye; total journey around 85 minutes.

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⚠️ Important Local Taxi & Arrival Tips

  • Only use the official taxi rank outside arrivals; ignore touts inside the terminal offering 'cheap taxi' to Ümraniye, as they often charge inflated flat rates.
  • Always insist the taxi meter is turned on before moving; some drivers may quote a fixed price for Ümraniye that is higher than the metered fare (about €28-€34).
  • Buy Havabüs tickets from official counters or the Havabüs website; avoid sellers in the arrivals hall offering overpriced private coaches.
  • At the metro station, use official Istanbulkart machines; do not accept help from strangers at machines who may try to skim card details or ask for cash.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest way from SAW to Ümraniye?

The metro M4 + Marmaray + M5 route using an Istanbulkart costs about €1.90 per person and takes around 80 minutes with transfers.

How much is a taxi from SAW to Ümraniye?

A metered taxi costs roughly €28-€34 for the 31.7 km trip and takes 33-50 minutes. No bridge toll applies because both points are on the Asian side.

Is there a night service from SAW to Ümraniye?

The M4 metro does not run at night (roughly 06:00-00:00). Taxis and private transfers operate 24/7; Havabüs may have limited night departures depending on flights, so check the timetable.

Can I pay with credit card?

Taxis often accept cards but some drivers prefer cash; Istanbulkart can be topped up with cash and sometimes card at machines. Havabüs tickets can be bought by card online or at official counters.

Which option is best for families with luggage?

A private transfer is best for families: door-to-door, fixed price, and room for luggage. A taxi is also door-to-door but metered; the metro has limited luggage space.

How long does the metro take from SAW to Ümraniye?

The full M4 ride is about 52 minutes to Kadıköy; adding Marmaray and M5 transfers to Ümraniye takes about 80 minutes total.

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