Sabiha Gökçen to Sultanahmet by taxi
Book your taxi from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Sultanahmet and the old city, or the other way round, in advance. The fare is what the taximeter shows.
Distance and travel time
The road from Sabiha Gökçen to Sultanahmet is about 41 km. In light traffic the ride takes about 43 minutes; at busy times it can take much longer. Hotels around the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Topkapı Palace are in the same area.
The route crosses the Bosphorus, so a bridge or tunnel toll may apply. Tolls are not included in the taximeter and are paid by the passenger.
Where we drop you in Sultanahmet
Some streets around Sultanahmet and Sirkeci are closed to cars or very narrow. If your hotel is on such a street, the car stops at the nearest suitable point.
Write your hotel name and address in the request form and we will plan the drop-off point.
Public transport
Havabüs runs from Sabiha Gökçen towards Taksim. Getting to Sultanahmet by public transport may need several changes; check current options with the official operators. With luggage or a group, a taxi is more practical.
Fare
The fare is the amount on the taximeter under the official Istanbul tariff: an opening fee, a rate per kilometre and time in slow traffic.
FAQ
How long is the taxi ride from Sabiha Gökçen to Sultanahmet?
About 43 minutes in light traffic. At rush hour it can take over an hour.
Who pays the bridge toll?
Bridge and tunnel tolls are not included in the taximeter and are paid by the passenger.
Can you take me to my hotel door?
Where cars can enter, yes. For hotels in pedestrian streets we stop at the nearest suitable point.