Private transfer
Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Beşiktaş transfer
Private transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Beşiktaş 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 45 km
- Driving time50–90 min
- Free waiting90 min
- PaymentCash: TL, € or $
Prices for this route
Economy
3 passengers · 3 bags
€55≈ $62
Standard Van
7 passengers · 7 bags
€60≈ $67
First Class Van
6 passengers · 6 bags
€80≈ $90
Minibus
16 passengers · 16 bags
€85≈ $95
Prices are per vehicle, not per person, and stay the same in traffic. Prices checked on November 3, 2026.
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
A local, licensed transfer company
- Licensed travel agency: TÜRSAB no. 12556 (Shqiptar Travel).
- In business since 2019, with an office in Pendik, Istanbul.
- Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 148 reviews on Google, Tripadvisor and Trustpilot.
- The same terms on every booking: 90 minutes of free waiting at the airport, free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup, payment to the driver in cash (TL, euro or dollars).
- You deal with us directly, not with a booking platform: one phone and WhatsApp number, +90 541 334 21 02, day and night.
What our guests say
Overall rating
4.9 (148 reviews)
Google rating
4.9 (58 reviews)
Tripadvisor rating
5.0 (51 reviews)
Trustpilot rating
4.8 (39 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 →
The drive from Sabiha Gökçen to Beşiktaş
Sabiha Gökçen is on the Asian side of Istanbul and Beşiktaş on the European shore of the Bosphorus, so this transfer crosses one of the Bosphorus bridges. The drive is about 45 km. Late at night it takes about 50 minutes; on weekday mornings and evenings, when the bridge approaches are at their busiest, allow up to 90. The bridge toll is included in our price.
Beşiktaş runs along the European shore from Dolmabahçe Palace past Ortaköy and Kuruçeşme to Bebek, and up the hill to Levent and Etiler. We drive to every hotel in the district, and to Nişantaşı and Şişli nearby.
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, which is enough for most passport queues.
- Look for your nameYour driver waits in the arrivals hall of your flight, international or domestic, 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.
Sabiha Gökçen to Beşiktaş: your options
There are four ways to get from Sabiha Gökçen to Beşiktaş. This is how they compare.
| Option | Price | Time | Door to door | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private transfer | Fixed per vehicle, see prices above | 50–90 min | Yes | Driver meets you in arrivals; bridge toll included |
| Taxi | Meter: about 2,200 TL, plus the bridge toll | 50–90 min | Yes | Price rises in slow traffic on the bridge approaches |
| Havabüs to Taksim | 485 TL per person | About 1½ h, then onward | No | No Havabüs goes to Beşiktaş; from Taksim, a taxi or the funicular down to Kabataş |
| Metro M4 and ferry | Lowest, İstanbulkart fares | About 1½–2 h | No | M4 to Kadıköy, then a ferry across the Bosphorus to Beşiktaş |
Fares checked in October 2026: taxi tariff of 20 July 2026, Havabüs fare from its own site, bridge toll of 2026 (59 TL), İstanbulkart fare of July 2026. They change during the year.
The ferry route is the cheapest and the most scenic: the M4 metro runs from the airport to Kadıköy in about 50 minutes, and from Kadıköy pier ferries cross the Bosphorus to Beşiktaş. With suitcases it means stairs, a walk to the pier and a wait for the boat. The Havabüs goes only to Taksim. A car is simpler: the driver meets you in the arrivals hall and takes you to your hotel's door, the price does not change in traffic, and the bridge toll is included.
Arriving in Beşiktaş
The market streets of the Beşiktaş Çarşı, by the ferry pier, are narrow and crowded, as is the cobbled square by the mosque in Ortaköy. The driver takes you to your hotel's door wherever a car may stop; elsewhere they stop at the nearest point and help you with your bags. Hotels in Akaretler and on the slopes above the shore sit on steep one-way streets, so add your hotel's exact name when you book.
Most waterfront hotels between Dolmabahçe and Bebek stand on the shore road, which is slow at rush hour, around sunset and at weekends. From the pier in Beşiktaş, ferries cross to Üsküdar and Kadıköy on the Asian side.
Questions about this transfer
How long does the transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Beşiktaş take?
About 50–90 minutes for roughly 45 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.
Which bridge does the driver take?
The quicker one at the time: usually the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge or the 15 July Martyrs Bridge. The toll is included in our price. If you would rather take the Eurasia Tunnel, ask when you book; it costs 10 euros extra.
How much is a taxi from Sabiha Gökçen to Beşiktaş?
On the Istanbul meter, 71.94 TL to start plus 47.92 TL per kilometre since July 2026, the 45 km come to roughly 2,200 TL in normal traffic, plus the bridge toll, more in a jam. Our price is fixed per vehicle and shown before you book.
Is there a Havabüs from Sabiha Gökçen to Beşiktaş?
No. The Havabüs goes to Taksim (485 TL, about 1½ hours) and to Kadıköy. From Taksim, Beşiktaş is a short taxi ride, or take the F1 funicular down to Kabataş and walk along the shore.
Can you take me from Beşiktaş back to Sabiha Gökçen?
Yes. Book a pickup from your hotel. For an international flight we suggest leaving about 4 hours before departure, as the bridges can be slow at rush hour.