Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Taksim transfer
Taksim sits in the Beyoğlu district on the European side, around 45 km from Sabiha Gökçen Airport on the Asian side. Centred on Taksim Square and İstiklal Street, it's the city's best-known hub for shopping, restaurants and nightlife, and a popular base for travellers who want to be within walking distance of both entertainment and easy transport connections — the route in crosses one of the Bosphorus bridges or the Eurasia Tunnel.
- Distance
- 45 km
- Journey time
- approx. 65 min
- From
- €65
Sabiha Gökçen to Taksim prices
A fixed price for the whole vehicle, not per person. Paid by card, arranged before you travel.
The journey
Taksim lies around 45 km from the terminal, typically about 65 minutes by private transfer — the longest of our three Sabiha Gökçen routes, since it includes 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 Taksim
From Taksim, the historic peninsula and the Bosphorus waterfront are both a short ride or metro trip away.
Hotels in Taksim
We serve every hotel and private address in Taksim, including CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel Istanbul, AVANTGARDE TAKSİM OTEL, ELİTE WORLD COMFY İSTANBUL -TAKSİM, HOTEL VPLUS TAKSİM, LİNA HOTEL TAKSİM PERA — and many more. If your hotel is not listed, just name it when you book.
Questions about the Taksim route
How long does the transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Taksim take?
Taksim is around 45 km from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) — typically about 65 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 Taksim transfer cost?
A private transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Taksim 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 Taksim?
Yes — we cover the whole Taksim / Beyoğlu area door-to-door, including The Marmara Taksim, CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel Istanbul, Gezi Hotel Bosphorus and other hotels in the area.
Which vehicle fits?
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Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Taksim 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.