How to travel from İstanbul to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), Turkey
The distance between İstanbul and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is around 40km (25 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 31min.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from İstanbul to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) → İstanbul if you're planning a return trip.
Train
Take the train to Ayrilikcesme and then to Sabiha Gokcen Airport.
- Duration1hr
- Departsevery 15 mins
- Typical cost$2($2)
Multiple train operators
Taxi
Take a taxi to Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW).
- Duration31min
- Departson demand
- Typical cost$11($11)
Yesilpinar Taxi
+ 3 othersDrive
Drive to Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW).
- Duration31min
- Distance43km (27 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between İstanbul and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from İstanbul to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $2 and will take around 1hr. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 31min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $11.
The distance between İstanbul and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is around 40km (25 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 31km (19 miles)
It takes around 1hr to get from İstanbul and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 31min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from İstanbul to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is to take a taxi which takes around 31min and will set you back approx $11.
The cheapest way to travel between İstanbul and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $2 for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between İstanbul and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). It typically takes around 1hr and departs every 15 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from İstanbul to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Ayrilikcesme. These services run every 15 mins and will take a minimum of 1hr.
Turkish Railways (TCDD) and Istanbul Ulasim run train services between İstanbul and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Trains depart every 15 mins and will take around 1hr, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between İstanbul and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). We recommend that you take a taxi to Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW). instead which will take 31min.
Flights and Airlines
The easiest way to get to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) from İstanbul is to take a taxi which will take 31min and cost around $11.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from İstanbul to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). We recommend that you take the train to Ayrilikcesme and then to Sabiha Gokcen Airport. instead which will take 1hr.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from İstanbul and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). The distance is around 43km (27 miles) by road and it will take around 31min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from İstanbul to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is to take the train which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around $2.
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Compare travel optionsbetween İstanbul and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 1hr | $2($2) | every 15 mins | 40km (25 miles) |
Taxi | 31min | $11($11) | on demand | 43km (27 miles) |
Drive | 31min | $5($5) | on demand | 43km (27 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between İstanbul and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
Train operators
Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Istanbul Ulasim
Bus companies
İETT