ShuttleIST · Istanbul

Istanbul Airport ↔ Sabiha Gokcen

Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) is on Istanbul's Asian side, approximately 80 km from Istanbul Airport (IST). HAVAİST HVL-11 provides the direct airport-to-airport connection for 515 TRY, with a listed journey time of 120 minutes. Allow extra margin for traffic and check both flight terminals carefully when transferring between separate tickets.

Route Stops
  1. İstanbul HavalimanıDeparture: Airport
  2. Sabiha Gökçen HavalimanıTerminal stop

Return: Sabiha Gokcen to Istanbul Airport

Travelling from Sabiha Gokcen back to the airport? Switch to the "City → Airport" tab in the schedule above; the same operators run return services. Fares and journey times are identical in both directions.

HAVAİST Airport Shuttle · 515 · 120 min

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sabiha Gökçen (SAW)?

HAVAİST HVL-11 connects IST directly to SAW for 515 TRY, with a listed journey time of 120 minutes.

How much time should I allow between flights at IST and SAW?

Allow at least 3–4 hours for an IST–SAW transfer. The shuttle takes 90–120 minutes and you need check-in time at SAW. If traffic is heavy, 4–5 hours is safer.

Is there a cheaper way to travel between Istanbul's two airports?

The Havaist shuttle is the most cost-effective direct option. A cheaper but slower alternative is public transport: M11 metro to Gayrettepe, M2 to Kadıköy, then a bus or taxi to SAW, but this takes over 2.5 hours and is impractical with checked luggage.