Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Taksim
Sabiha Gökçen Airport Taksim Shuttle Schedule & Ticket Prices
The most direct way from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Taksim Square is the HAVABUS airport coach, which departs from outside the arrivals terminal and reaches Taksim in approximately 90 minutes for 440 TRY — no transfers required. HAVABUS runs around the clock with departures roughly every 30–60 minutes. A budget alternative is the İETT E-3 bus to 4.Levent Metro (126 TRY with İstanbulkart, ~90 min), from where you can take the M2 metro directly to Taksim in around 10 minutes. By taxi, the journey from SAW to Taksim is approximately 45–60 minutes and costs around 2,026 TRY on the meter.
Taksim
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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 Taksim?▾
The easiest option is HAVABUS, which runs a direct coach from SAW to Taksim Square in approximately 90 minutes for 440 TRY. Buses depart from outside arrivals and run 24 hours. A cheaper alternative is the İETT E-3 bus to 4.Levent Metro (126 TRY), then the M2 metro to Taksim — total around 2 hours.
How long does it take from SAW to Taksim?▾
HAVABUS takes approximately 90 minutes directly from SAW to Taksim. Via İETT E-3 to 4.Levent plus the M2 metro, allow around 2 hours total. By taxi, the journey is 45–60 minutes depending on traffic.
What is the HAVABUS fare from Sabiha Gökçen to Taksim?▾
The HAVABUS fare from SAW to Taksim is 440 TRY per adult. Tickets are purchased on board by card or cash. No advance booking is needed.
Does HAVABUS run at night from SAW to Taksim?▾
Yes. HAVABUS operates overnight coaches from SAW to Taksim. Services run throughout the night — check the schedule table above for exact departure times.
What is the cheapest way from SAW to Taksim?▾
The cheapest option is İETT E-3 bus to 4.Levent Metro (126 TRY with İstanbulkart, ~90 min from SAW), then the M2 metro to Taksim (~10 min). Total cost is around 150–170 TRY depending on your metro fare.