Sabiha Gökçen Airport taxi
Book your taxi from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to the city, or from the city to the airport, in advance. The fare is what the taximeter shows.
Where is Sabiha Gökçen and how long is the ride?
Sabiha Gökçen Airport is on the Asian side of Istanbul. Kadıköy and other Asian-side districts are closer.
Taksim, Sultanahmet and other European-side areas are about 40–55 km away and the route crosses the Bosphorus. In traffic the ride can take over an hour, and over two hours at rush hour.
- Sabiha Gökçen to Taksim by taxi
- Sabiha Gökçen to Sultanahmet by taxi
- Sabiha Gökçen to districts: distance and fare
Bridge and tunnel tolls
Crossing to the European side uses a bridge or a tunnel. These tolls are not included in the taximeter and are paid separately.
How is the fare calculated?
The fare is the amount on the taximeter under Istanbul's official tariff: an opening fee, a rate per kilometre and a time rate in slow traffic. The amount on this site is an estimate.
How the Istanbul taxi fare works
Why book in advance?
- We confirm your request on WhatsApp; the ride is final once confirmed.
- Add your flight number and it helps us follow delays.
- Tell us the number of passengers and suitcases before you land.
- Licensed taxi and municipal driver card.
FAQ
Where do we meet at the airport?
We agree on the meeting point with you on WhatsApp when we confirm your request.
Who pays the bridge toll?
Bridge, tunnel and motorway tolls are not included in the taximeter and are paid by the passenger.
Is there a fixed price?
No. The fare is the amount on the taximeter. The amount on this site is an estimate.