Sabiha Gökçen Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Airport Transport Guide

To reach Kadıköy, Taksim, Üsküdar and the Anatolian side of Istanbul from Sabiha Gökçen Airport you can use the M4 metro, the HAVABUS shuttle, İETT city buses, a taxi or a private transfer. Below is the price, departure point, journey time and best use case for each. The fastest route in rush hour is the metro, while a taxi or private transfer is best late at night.

Metro (M4)

The M4 metro line is the cheapest and most frequent way from the airport to Kadıköy. The fare is 46.20 TRY and the journey takes about 52 minutes. Normal operating hours are 06:00–00:00; check Night Metro service for your travel date. The Sabiha Gökçen station connects directly to the terminal; towards Kadıköy it calls at interchanges such as Tavşantepe, Pendik, Bostancı and Ayrılık Çeşmesi. For Taksim or the European side, change at Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Marmaray or other metro lines. Payment is by İstanbulkart.

HAVABUS Shuttle

HAVABUS runs from outside the terminal to Taksim for 485 TRY (90 min), Kadıköy 300 TRY (60 min) and Sakarya/Adapazarı 500 TRY (120 min). Buses leave according to flight arrivals, no booking needed; buy tickets onboard or at the desk. It is practical for travellers with heavy luggage or those who want to get straight to Taksim. For current times see the Sabiha Gökçen shuttle page.

İETT City Buses

İETT city buses are among the most affordable options; payment is by İstanbulkart only and cash is not accepted. Fares on the main lines: Kadıköy 92.40 TRY, Taksim 138.60 TRY, 4. Levent 138.60 TRY, Uzunçayır/Harem 92.40 TRY. You will need to get the card in advance. The journey can take longer than the metro depending on traffic.

Taxi

Taxis wait outside the terminal around the clock and the fare is calculated by the meter. Approximate estimated fares: Kadıköy 1,285 TRY (28 km), Üsküdar 1,590 TRY (35 km), Taksim 2,026 TRY (45 km), Ataşehir 937 TRY (20 km), Bostancı 937 TRY (20 km), Pendik 414 TRY (8 km). For late-night arrivals or heavy luggage, a private transfer to the door can also be arranged in advance at a fixed price.

Parking

The airport has the ISG terminal multi-storey car park (740 TRY per day) and the more economical İSPARK open car park (300 TRY per day). For the full hourly tariff, covered/open parking options and current prices, see the Sabiha Gökçen parking page.

Distances

Approximate road distances and times from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to the main points (they vary with traffic and time of day):

Terminal

Sabiha Gökçen Airport brings domestic and international flights together in a single terminal building, with domestic and international flights served in separate sections of the same building. The terminal has food and drink outlets, duty free, ATMs, a pharmacy, car rental offices and an information desk. The metro station and the shuttle/taxi ranks connect directly to the terminal.

Sabiha Gökçen Airport Flight Times — Arrivals & Departures

As Pegasus's main hub, Sabiha Gökçen handles heavy year-round domestic and international traffic. The main routes and approximate flight times are below; check the current time and status of your flight (on time, delayed, landed) with your airline before departure.

Check the current status of arrivals and departures (on time, delayed, landed) with your airline or Sabiha Gökçen Airport information. The route network varies by season and day, with frequent domestic services all day and extra charter flights in summer.