Sabiha Gökçen Airport
Sabiha Gökçen Airport Shuttle Schedule & Ticket Prices
Getting from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Istanbul city centre is straightforward. The most affordable option is the İETT E-10 public bus to Kadıköy (84 TRY with İstanbulkart, ~60 min), which runs frequently throughout the day. After midnight, the İETT SG-1 covers the same Kadıköy route with 4 night departures from SAW (23:40, 01:05, 02:25, 03:30) — same İstanbulkart fare of 84 TRY; note it does not run on Saturdays. For those heading to Taksim and the European side, HAVABUS operates a direct coach service in approximately 90 minutes for 440 TRY — no transfers needed. The İETT E-3 line to 4.Levent Metro costs 126 TRY (3 İstanbulkart credits) and takes around 90 minutes; from 4.Levent you can connect to the M2 metro line. All bus services depart from directly outside the arrivals terminal. No advance booking is required — simply purchase an İstanbulkart from the machines inside the terminal or pay on board HAVABUS.
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HAVABUS: HAVABUS shuttles run regularly from Sabiha Gökçen to both the European and Asian sides of Istanbul. Tickets available at HAVABUS desks inside the terminal or at havabus.com.tr.
İETT Airport Lines: İETT airport lines use İstanbulkart. Full fare applies. Transfer rights may be used.
Prices and schedules may change. Visit havabus.com.tr for current information.
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).