Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

Taxi from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Istanbul, fare, estimate & time

Reviewed & updated by יהב עטיה · About the team

Insist the driver runs the meter ('taksimetre'). BiTaksi and Uber (which dispatches a yellow taxi) avoid a price argument. The estimated fare to Istanbul is ₺639-₺1015. The official taxi rank is just outside arrivals, don't go with anyone offering a ride inside the terminal.

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is about 35 km southeast of Istanbul from Istanbul.

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From Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to other towns

Bursa · 81 km, ~85 min · ₺1540-₺2446

Estimates based on distance and the local tariff. Booking ahead is usually cheaper.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

How much is a taxi from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Istanbul?

Roughly ₺639-₺1015 at the local tariff. Many airports run a flat fare to zones, ask at the taxi desk first.

Can I get Uber / Bolt from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport?

Insist the driver runs the meter ('taksimetre'). BiTaksi and Uber (which dispatches a yellow taxi) avoid a price argument.

Taxi or a pre-booked transfer?

A taxi is cheaper for a short ride and one or two people. A pre-booked transfer is worth it for a late arrival, heavy bags, kids, or when you don't want to haggle, the price is fixed upfront.

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Sources: Distances & fares: distance calc + local tariff · Official airport site: https://www.sabihagokcen.aero/homepage

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