Private transfer
Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Üsküdar transfer
Private transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Üsküdar 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 35 km
- Driving time35–60 min
- Free waiting90 min
- PaymentCash: TL, € or $
Prices for this route
Economy
3 passengers · 3 bags
€50≈ $56
Standard Van
7 passengers · 7 bags
€55≈ $62
First Class Van
6 passengers · 6 bags
€70≈ $78
Minibus
16 passengers · 16 bags
€75≈ $84
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.
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The drive from Sabiha Gökçen to Üsküdar
Sabiha Gökçen and Üsküdar are both on the Asian side of Istanbul, so this transfer does not cross the Bosphorus and pays no bridge toll. The drive is about 35 km, mostly on the motorway towards the city. Late at night it takes about 35 minutes; on weekday mornings and evenings allow up to an hour.
Üsküdar is the Asian shore of the Bosphorus facing the old city: the square by the ferry pier and the Mihrimah Sultan Mosque, Kuzguncuk, Beylerbeyi and Çengelköy along the water, and Altunizade, Acıbadem and Bağlarbaşı up the hill. We drive to every hotel and address in the district.
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 Üsküdar: your options
There are four ways to get from Sabiha Gökçen to Üsküdar. This is how they compare.
| Option | Price | Time | Door to door | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private transfer | Fixed per vehicle, see prices above | 35–60 min | Yes | Driver meets you in arrivals and drives to your hotel |
| Taxi | Meter: about 1,750 TL | 35–60 min | Yes | Price rises in slow traffic; queue at the rank |
| Havabüs to Kadıköy | 300 TL per person | About 1 h, then onward | No | No Havabüs goes to Üsküdar; from Kadıköy, a bus, taxi or the Marmaray |
| Metro M4 and Marmaray | Lowest, İstanbulkart fares | About 1–1¼ h | No | M4 to Ayrılık Çeşmesi, then the Marmaray one stop to Üsküdar |
Fares checked in October 2026: taxi tariff of 20 July 2026, Havabüs fare from its own site, İstanbulkart and Marmaray fares of summer 2026. They change during the year.
By rail, take the M4 metro from the airport towards Kadıköy and get off at Ayrılık Çeşmesi, one stop before the end, then the Marmaray one stop to Üsküdar, a 4-minute ride. Pay with an İstanbulkart: the Marmaray does not take bank cards. With suitcases it means stairs and a change of train. A car is simpler: the driver meets you in the arrivals hall and takes you to your hotel's door, and the price does not change in traffic.
Arriving in Üsküdar
The square by the ferry pier is busy, and the shore road through Kuzguncuk, Beylerbeyi and Çengelköy is narrow and slow at weekends and around sunset. The driver takes you to your hotel's door, or to the nearest point where a car may stop, and helps you with your bags. Add your hotel's name and address when you book.
From the pier in Üsküdar, ferries cross to Eminönü, Karaköy and Beşiktaş in about 15–20 minutes, and the Marmaray goes under the Bosphorus to Sirkeci, the station for Sultanahmet, in 4 minutes.
Questions about this transfer
How long does the transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Üsküdar take?
About 35–60 minutes for roughly 35 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 hotels in Üsküdar do you drive to?
All of them: by the square and the pier, along the shore in Kuzguncuk, Beylerbeyi and Çengelköy, and up the hill in Altunizade, Acıbadem and Bağlarbaşı. Add your hotel's name when you book, and the driver takes you to its door.
How much is a taxi from Sabiha Gökçen to Üsküdar?
On the Istanbul meter, 71.94 TL to start plus 47.92 TL per kilometre since July 2026, the 35 km come to roughly 1,750 TL in normal traffic, more in a jam. Our price is fixed per vehicle and shown before you book.
Is Sabiha Gökçen or Istanbul Airport better for Üsküdar?
Sabiha Gökçen. It is on the same side of the Bosphorus, about 35 km away, while Istanbul Airport is on the European side and the drive crosses a bridge. If you can choose your flight, Sabiha Gökçen is usually the shorter and cheaper transfer.
Can you take me from Üsküdar back to Sabiha Gökçen?
Yes. Book a pickup from your hotel. For an international flight we suggest leaving about 3½ hours before departure.