SAW Airport ↔ Taksim Square: HAVABUS
SAW to Taksim Square HAVABUS Timetable & Fare
HAVABUS runs directly from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Taksim Square for 485 TRY. The scheduled journey time is 90 minutes and no transfer is required. From SAW, the current timetable starts at 06:30 and ends at 01:30, with departures every 30 minutes.
For the return trip from Taksim to Sabiha Gökçen Airport, select City → Airport in the timetable below. Current departures from Taksim run every 30 minutes from 03:00 to 22:00. The Taksim stop is at the Gezi Parkı Metro Exit. The airport-to-city route serves Kavacık, 1.Levent, Zincirlikuyu Metrobus and Dolapdere before Taksim.
The HAVABUS ticket is available at the airport desk or online at havabus.com. A public-transport alternative is the İETT E-3 bus to 4.Levent Metro for 138.60 TRY, followed by the M2 metro to Taksim; E-3 has a listed journey time of 120 minutes before the metro connection. The estimated metered taxi fare from SAW to Taksim is 2,228 TRY.
Taksim
Departure and arrival points
City → Airport
Airport → City
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 Bus Lines: İETT airport lines connect Sabiha Gökçen to various Istanbul destinations. İstanbulkart required. E-3: SAW↔4.Levent Metro (3 credits, 138.60 TRY). E-10/SG-1: SAW↔Kadıköy (2 credits, 92.40 TRY). SG-2: SAW↔Taksim (Special Fare). 16S: SAW↔Uzuncayir Metrobus/Harem. 122H: SAW↔4.Levent (via Yenişehir). 132H/MR60: SAW↔Pendik YHT. 130H: SAW↔Naval Academy. 133Ü: SAW↔Pendik Metro (via Gazi Bulvarı). 133K: SAW↔Kartal/Kavakpınar. KM24/UM73: Metro-integrated lines (separate pricing).
Prices and schedules may change. Visit havabus.com.tr for current information.
- Sabiha Gökçen HavalimanıDeparture: Airport
- Kavacık
- Zincirlikuyu Metrobüs
- Taksim (Gezi Parkı Metro Çıkışı)Terminal stop
- Sabiha Gökçen HavalimanıDeparture: Airport
- Levent
- Zincirlikuyu Metrobüs
- Taksim (Abdülhak Hamit Caddesi)Terminal stop
Return: Taksim to Sabiha Gökçen Airport
Travelling from Taksim 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Taksim?▾
Take the direct HAVABUS coach from SAW to Taksim Square. The fare is 485 TRY and the listed journey time is 90 minutes. No transfer is required.
What is the HAVABUS timetable from SAW to Taksim Square?▾
The current airport-to-Taksim timetable runs every 30 minutes from 06:30 to 00:30. Check the Airport → City direction in the table and confirm the latest schedule with HAVABUS before travel.
What is the HAVABUS timetable from Taksim to Sabiha Gökçen Airport?▾
The current Taksim-to-SAW timetable runs every 30 minutes from 03:00 to 22:00. Select City → Airport in the table for all listed departures.
How much is HAVABUS from Sabiha Gökçen to Taksim?▾
The current adult fare is 485 TRY. Buy the separate HAVABUS ticket at the airport desk or online at havabus.com.
Where is the HAVABUS stop at Taksim Square?▾
The listed Taksim arrival and departure point is the Gezi Parkı Metro Exit. Confirm the stop information on the operator link before travel.
Can I travel from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Taksim by metro?▾
There is no single direct metro ride from SAW to Taksim. One public-transport option is the İETT E-3 bus to 4.Levent Metro for 138.60 TRY, then the M2 metro to Taksim.
Does HAVABUS run all night between SAW and Taksim?▾
The current timetable is not continuous through every hour. From SAW, listed departures run from 06:30 to 00:30. From Taksim, they run from 03:00 to 22:00. Check the direction-specific table for your travel date.