Sabiha Gökçen Airport Shuttle & Metro Schedule 2026
Getting from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Istanbul is easy — and now even faster thanks to the M4 metro, which runs directly from the terminal to Kadıköy in 52 minutes for just 42 TRY (student: 20.50 TRY). Trains run every 5 minutes during peak hours, 06:00–midnight daily, and 24 hours on Friday and Saturday nights. For the Asian side, M4 is by far the best option. For Taksim and the European side, HAVABUS runs a direct coach for 440 TRY (~90 min) — no transfers. The İETT E-3 line to 4.Levent Metro (126 TRY, ~90 min) and E-10 bus to Kadıköy (84 TRY, ~60 min) are also available as bus alternatives. After midnight on weeknights, the İETT SG-1 night bus covers the Kadıköy route (4 departures: 23:40, 01:05, 02:25, 03:30; does not run Saturdays). No advance booking required.
En-route Stops on Sabiha Gökçen Airport Shuttle Lines
The stops below are served en-route on lines to terminal destinations. Click a stop to see which lines pass through it and how to connect to the airport.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Istanbul city center?›
The most popular options are the İETT E-10 bus to Kadıköy (84 TRY with İstanbulkart, ~60 min) and HAVABUS direct to Taksim (440 TRY, ~90 min). Both depart from outside the arrivals terminal. For the European side, HAVABUS is the most convenient as it requires no transfers.
What is the cheapest way from SAW airport to Istanbul?›
The cheapest way is the İETT public bus. The E-10 line runs to Kadıköy for 84 TRY (2 İstanbulkart credits at 42 TRY each) in around 60 minutes. For Taksim and the European side, the E-3 line costs 126 TRY (3 İstanbulkart credits) and takes about 90 minutes, with an M2 metro connection at 4.Levent.
How long does it take from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Taksim?›
HAVABUS runs directly from SAW to Taksim in approximately 90 minutes for 440 TRY. Alternatively, the İETT E-3 bus to 4.Levent Metro takes about 90 minutes (126 TRY), followed by the M2 metro to Taksim. Total journey time via E-3 is roughly 2 hours.
Is there a direct bus from SAW to Taksim?›
Yes. HAVABUS operates a direct airport coach from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Taksim. Departures run roughly every 30–60 minutes throughout the day and cost 440 TRY. No advance booking is required.
How much is the bus from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Kadıköy?›
The İETT E-10 bus costs 84 TRY with an İstanbulkart (2 credit deductions of 42 TRY each) and reaches Kadıköy in approximately 60 minutes. HAVABUS also serves Kadıköy for 270 TRY with around 29 daily departures.
Is there a night bus from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Kadıköy?›
Yes. The İETT SG-1 line runs between SAW and Kadıköy through the night, with 4 departures in each direction (from SAW at 23:40, 01:05, 02:25 and 03:30). The SG-1 operates on weekdays and Sundays but not on Saturdays. Cost is 84 TRY with an İstanbulkart — the same as the daytime E-10. HAVABUS also runs overnight coaches to both Kadıköy (270 TRY) and Taksim (440 TRY).
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