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Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Istanbul (Sabiha Gökçen) — Transport Guide 2026

Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) is 40 km east of central Istanbul, on the Asian side. Havabus + HAVAİST shuttle TRY 65-140 to European Istanbul. Metro M4 opened 2022 direct to airport — TRY 27 to Kadıköy. Taxi TRY 600-1000.

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Last updated: 2026-08

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Cheapest
Metro M4 (TRY 27)
Fastest
HAVAİST H-3 — 90 min direct to Taksim

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Metro M4 (Pendik-Sabiha Gökçen) to Kadıköy

metro · Best for: Cheapest — then M4 → Marmaray to European side
Cost
TRY 27 (~€0.75)
Time
55 min to Kadıköy
Frequency
Every 8-15 min · 06:00-24:00

HAVAİST H-3 to Taksim / Sultanahmet (Euro side)

bus · Best for: Direct to Euro side hotels
Cost
TRY 140 (~€3.90)
Time
90-120 min
Frequency
Every 30-60 min · 24/7

Havabus to Kadıköy / Taksim

bus · Best for: Best-value direct
Cost
TRY 65-90 (~€1.80-2.50)
Time
60-90 min
Frequency
Every 30 min · 04:00-01:00

Metered taxi

taxi · Best for: Direct + groups + late arrivals
Cost
TRY 600-1000 (~€17-28)
Time
45-120 min traffic
Frequency
On-demand

BiTaksi / Uber (limited)

ride share · Best for: App-based (Turkey has limited Uber)
Cost
TRY 500-900
Time
45-120 min
Frequency
On-demand

Scam warning

ISTANBUL TAXI SCAMS: Verify meter starts at "day" rate (not overnight "night" rate at 08:00-24:00). Insist on meter, never negotiate a flat rate. If driver refuses meter, get out. AVOID taxi touts approaching you inside terminal.

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Frequently asked

How far is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport from Istanbul (Sabiha Gökçen)?
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is 40 km from Istanbul (Sabiha Gökçen) city centre.
What is the cheapest way from SAW to Istanbul (Sabiha Gökçen)?
Metro M4 (TRY 27)
What is the fastest way from SAW to Istanbul (Sabiha Gökçen)?
HAVAİST H-3 — 90 min direct to Taksim