Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Istanbul City Centre transfer
40.8 km by road about 44 min without traffic from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
See transfer prices for your datePrivate transfers booked with Welcome Pickups. Distance and drive time: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data, 10 October 2026.
The trip
Istanbul City Centre is 40.8 km from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport by road. With no traffic the drive takes about 44 min; allow more at rush hour and, on arrival, for passport control and baggage. A pre-booked transfer is the door-to-door option: you book before you fly and see the price for your date and group size before you pay.
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FAQ
How far is Istanbul City Centre from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport?+
40.8 km by road from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW), about 44 min of driving without traffic (OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data, 10 October 2026).
How do I get from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Istanbul City Centre?+
A private transfer goes door to door: book it before you fly and the price for your date is shown before you pay.
Where else can I book a transfer to from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport?+
Other places with pre-booked transfers from SAW: Sultanahmet (41.1 km).
Also for this trip
- → Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport lounges
- → Luggage storage in Istanbul
- → Hagia Sophia tickets
- → Basilica Cistern tickets
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