Private transfer
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) transfer
Private transfer from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) at a fixed price per vehicle. Your driver meets you with a name sign, helps with your luggage and takes you straight to your address.
- Distanceabout 90 km
- Driving time75–120 min
- Free waiting90 min
- PaymentCash: TL, € or $
Prices for this route
Prices are per vehicle, not per person, and stay the same in traffic.
What's included
- Fixed price, no meter
- Meet & greet with a name sign
- Free waiting time
- Help with your luggage
- Child seats on request
- Pay cash to the driver
- Free cancellation and full refund up to 24 hours before pickup
What our guests say
Overall rating
4.9 (90 reviews)
- Spyros Kousi · Google
★★★★★
Ercan Erbay organised everything exactly how we wanted. Enis Erbay was our driver. He was very professional and very friendly. He helped us with everything and gave us some info about the city. Exceptional people and amazing service. We will definitely choose them again next time.
Read on Google → - Mario Ivanov · Google
★★★★★
Самая лучшая компания для трансферам. Машины люкс, каждым раз приезжают во время. Водители очень любезные. И цены тоже хорошие. Рекомендую .
Read on Google → - Nur Sahin · Google
★★★★★
Enis Erbay ile gerçekleştirdiğimiz transfer oldukça keyifli ve konforluydu. Kendisi son derece nazik, samimi ve profesyonel bir yaklaşım sergiledi. Yol boyunca geçtiğimiz yerler hakkında bilgilendirici paylaşımlarda bulundu ve İstanbul’da yapılabilecek aktiviteler konusunda değerli öneriler sundu. İlgi ve nezaketi için kendisine tekrar teşekkür ederiz.
Read on Google → - Angela Tudor · Trustpilot
★★★★★
Thanks a lot for providing during a business trip to Istanbul
Thanks a lot for providing during a very short time a very comfortable and clean car. Driver arrived in advance and was waiting in front of the hotel. I did the car reservation just few hours before the flight, so appreciate that owner has texted me on Whatsupp to receive my details. My husband and son appreciate the car comfort and the stars on the car ceiling. I would definitely recommend this car service.
Read on Trustpilot → - Denada Latifi · Trustpilot
★★★★★
Excellent
The taxi service from the airport to the hotel was excellent and very smooth. The driver arrived on time, was friendly, and helped us with our luggage without any issues. The car was clean and comfortable, which made the ride really relaxing after a long flight. The journey was quick and stress-free, and everything was exactly as expected.
Read on Trustpilot → - Arlinda Lekaj Jusufi · Trustpilot
★★★★★
In my case they went above and beyond on providing a service
Read on Trustpilot → - Villa Fjorentin Berat · Google
★★★★★
Enis was our personal Vito driver who picked us up directly from the airport, and from the very first moment everything was perfectly organized. He arrived on time with a clean and comfortable Mercedes Vito, making our transfer smooth and stress-free. Beyond just the ride, Enis went the extra mile and organized a beautiful evening for us on a cruise ship, creating an unforgettable experience. Everything was arranged professionally and with great attention to detail.
Read on Google → - Hannes Van Velden · Trustpilot
★★★★★
Enis was not only efficient but so welcoming and friendly. He made our transfers very enjoyable and was full of handy hints for our trip. It was very smooth and we would recommend him to anyone
Read on Trustpilot → - Bujar Jakupi · Trustpilot
★★★★★
During my stay in Istanbul, I had the opportunity to travel from the hotel to the airport. The company was very professional, the vehicle was ultra-modern, and the driver was very polite. Erxhani was also very cooperative. Everything was simply perfect. I travel to Istanbul often, and I will not change this service anymore.
Read on Trustpilot → - Karthik M · Google
★★★★★
Very smooth experience. Will recommend to others. I booked a minivan for my family. We had small kids. I got quick replies via email. Once I landed in Istanbul, I was reached out via whatsapp. The WhatsApp responses were in English and prompt. I booked them again for my return to the airport. Strongly recommend this company for your travel needs.
Read on Google → - ArmyNurseElPaso_TX · Tripadvisor
★★★★★
Highly recommend this company.
The company picked us up at 0425 with a last minute booking due to our other booking falling through. The driver was on time, helpful, a good driver, and the car was very nice. I highly recommend them.
Read on Tripadvisor → - Pasquale C · Tripadvisor
★★★★★
Qualità/price _ highly recommend
Our transfer from the airport to the hotel was very comfortable and the driver advised us what to see in Istanbul and very helpful was the advice for the tour with dinner on the Bosphorus. We highly recommend
Read on Tripadvisor → - Venture45463812071 · Tripadvisor
★★★★★
Istanbul Transfer
Before the pickup they shared a tutorial video which made pickup process very swift. Also the car was clean and has good chauffeur. It was a good experience.
Read on Tripadvisor → - Carlitos Kanas · Tripadvisor
★★★★★
Fast, reliable, stress free
Reliable, hospitable, good driving. Show up on time for pickup, found a way to smoothly avoid all congregations in Istanbul traffic.
Read on Tripadvisor → - Vanessa · Tripadvisor
★★★★★
Great service, made everything easy
Really great transfer service. Easy communication, pick ups on time, clean, comfy cars, everything went smoothly, even accomodating change to flight schedule. I was travelling solo to a part of Istanbul I hadnt been before, so this service was perfect. Good value too.
Read on Tripadvisor → - Anna · Tripadvisor
★★★★★
Your safe and comfortable transfer 😇
We ordered transfer from Bodrum hotel to Efes town. The driver arrived on time and was polite, intelligent and took us to the place very safe. The car itself (Mercedes Vito) was clean and modern and comfortable. We highly recommend this company for your travels.
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The drive from Istanbul Airport to Sabiha Gökçen Airport
Istanbul's two airports are about 90 km apart, on either side of the Bosphorus: Istanbul Airport near the Black Sea on the European side, Sabiha Gökçen near Pendik on the Asian side. The quickest road is usually the Northern Marmara Motorway over the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge, which bypasses the city; when the traffic suits it better, the driver takes the TEM motorway and the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge instead. The drive takes about 75 minutes in light traffic and up to two hours on weekday evenings.
Bridge and motorway tolls are included in our price. Most passengers on this route are changing planes, so we track your arriving flight and the driver waits for you if it lands late.
How you meet your driver
Five steps from the plane to the car.
- We follow your flightWith the flight number in your booking we watch your arrival time. If you land early or late, the driver adjusts; delays of up to 6 hours cost nothing extra.
- You get the meeting detailsBefore you arrive we confirm the meeting details on WhatsApp. Switch your phone on after landing so the driver can reach you.
- Passport control and baggageGo through passport control, collect your bags and walk through customs. Your 90 minutes of free waiting are counted from the moment your plane lands.
- Look for your nameYour driver waits in the arrivals hall on the ground floor with a sign showing your name or the 3E logo.
- To the carThe driver helps with your luggage and walks you to the car. You pay at the end of the ride, in cash, in Turkish lira, euros or dollars.
Can't see your driver, or still waiting for a bag? Stay where you are and message us on WhatsApp at +90 541 334 2102. We answer around the clock and will guide you to each other.
Istanbul Airport to Sabiha Gökçen: your options
There are four ways to get from Istanbul Airport to Sabiha Gökçen. This is how they compare.
| Option | Price | Time | Door to door | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private transfer | Fixed per vehicle, see prices above | 75–120 min | Yes | Driver meets you in arrivals; tolls included, the price stays the same in traffic |
| Taxi | Meter: about 4,400 TL, plus tolls | 75–120 min | Yes | Price rises in traffic; queue at the rank |
| Havaist bus | 530 TL per person | About 2 hours | No | Platform 13 on the transportation floor (-2); about once an hour |
| Metro and Marmaray | Lowest, İstanbulkart fares | About 2½ hours | No | M11 to Halkalı, Marmaray to Ayrılık Çeşmesi, then the M4 to the airport |
Fares checked in October 2026: taxi tariff of 20 July 2026, Havaist fare published in September 2026, İstanbulkart fare of July 2026. They change during the year.
Between two flights, time matters most. The Havaist bus runs about once an hour and takes around 2 hours, and the train about 2½ hours, with two changes and your luggage; Marmaray does not take bank cards, so you need an İstanbulkart. A taxi drives straight there, but its meter keeps running in traffic and the tolls come on top. With a transfer, the price is fixed and includes the tolls, and if your first flight lands late, the driver waits for you.
Arriving at Sabiha Gökçen Airport for your flight
The driver drops you at the departures level of the terminal and helps you with your bags. There is a security check at the terminal entrance, before check-in, so allow time for the queue, and be at the airport about 3 hours before an international flight.
Domestic and international flights have separate check-in halls, so tell the driver which kind of flight you are taking. If you are changing planes, go straight to your airline's check-in desk: your bags are checked in again here.
Questions about this transfer
How long does the transfer from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) take?
About 75–120 minutes for roughly 90 km, depending on traffic.
Is the price per person?
No. The price is per vehicle and fixed when you book, so traffic does not change it.
Where does the driver meet me?
In the arrivals hall, holding a sign with your name. We follow your flight, so the driver is there even if you land late.
How much time do I need between my flights?
Leave at least 5 hours between landing at Istanbul Airport and taking off from Sabiha Gökçen, more if you drive in the weekday evening rush. Passport control and baggage claim take 30 to 60 minutes, the drive 75 minutes to 2 hours, and you should be at Sabiha Gökçen about 3 hours before an international flight. Airlines rarely protect a connection between two airports, so do not cut it fine.
Do I need a visa to change airports?
Changing airports means passing passport control and entering Turkey, so if your nationality needs a visa or e-Visa for Turkey, you need one for this transfer too. Your bags do not travel between the airports on their own: collect them at Istanbul Airport and check them in again at Sabiha Gökçen.
How much is a taxi between the two airports?
On the Istanbul meter, 71.94 TL to start plus 47.92 TL per kilometre since July 2026, the 90 km come to roughly 4,400 TL in normal traffic, plus the bridge and motorway tolls and more in a jam. Our price is fixed per vehicle, with tolls included.
Is there a bus between Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gökçen?
Yes. Havaist's Sabiha Gökçen line costs 530 TL per person and leaves from platform 13 on the transportation floor (-2), which you reach by the lifts in front of the arrival hall doors. It runs about once an hour and takes around 2 hours, more in heavy traffic, so between two flights, check its departure times before you rely on it.
Can you also take me from Sabiha Gökçen to Istanbul Airport?
Yes. Book a pickup at Sabiha Gökçen, and the driver meets you in its arrivals hall; see our Sabiha Gökçen Airport transfer page.