Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Istanbul City Center transfer
Istanbul's business and shopping districts — including Levent, Beşiktaş and Şişli — sit on the European side of the Bosphorus, around 40 km from Sabiha Gökçen Airport on the Asian side. The route crosses one of the Bosphorus bridges or the Eurasia Tunnel, so this is a natural choice for business travellers heading to İstinye Park, Zorlu Center or the city's modern commercial core.
- Distance
- 40 km
- Journey time
- approx. 60 min
- From
- €65
Sabiha Gökçen to Istanbul City Center prices
A fixed price for the whole vehicle, not per person. Paid by card, arranged before you travel.
The journey
Istanbul City Center lies around 40 km from the terminal, typically about 60 minutes by private transfer, including the crossing to the European side over one of the Bosphorus bridges or through the Eurasia Tunnel. Istanbul's traffic and bridge congestion vary significantly through the day, so journey times can extend well beyond this at rush hour — since we track your flight, a late landing simply moves your pickup rather than costing you the ride.
Flight tracking
We watch your actual landing time. If you are late, your driver waits — at no extra charge.
Met with a name board
Your driver is in the arrivals hall after baggage reclaim, holding a board with your name on it.
Pay by card
Payment is by card, arranged with you before you travel. Nothing is charged when you book.
About Istanbul City Center
From here it's an easy onward hop to the historic peninsula, the Bosphorus waterfront, or Taksim and İstiklal Street for shopping and nightlife.
Hotels in Istanbul City Center
We serve every hotel and private address in Istanbul City Center, including InterContinental Istanbul, ABELİA MANSİON OTEL, ACTÜEL LİFE HOTEL, AKDENİZ OTEL, AKKA LUSH HOTEL — and many more. If your hotel is not listed, just name it when you book.
Questions about the Istanbul City Center route
How long does the transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to the city center take?
Istanbul's business and shopping districts are around 40 km from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) — typically about 60 minutes by private transfer, including a bridge or tunnel crossing to the European side, and traffic dependent.
How much does a Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Istanbul City Center transfer cost?
A private transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Istanbul City Center is a fixed €65 one-way for a VIP Van (1–6 passengers) or €80 for a Minibus (7–14 passengers) — per vehicle, not per person. A Midibus (15–24 passengers) is €225. Return trips are double the one-way fare. Coach for larger groups is quoted on request — choose the route and passenger count in the booking form and we will send you the price by email.
Do you transfer to every hotel in Istanbul City Center?
Yes — we cover the main business and shopping districts door-to-door, including The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul, InterContinental Istanbul, CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel Istanbul and other hotels in the area.
Which vehicle fits?
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Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Istanbul City Center transfer
We check your request and confirm it by email, usually within the hour. Your transfer is booked once we confirm. Nothing is charged now.