Transfer to/from - Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen airport (SAW)

Transportation

Ride-sharing

You can request Uber vehicles once at the airport. Departure points may change without prior notice, so it is always advisable to follow the instructions directly from the app to find your driver.

Bus

There are regular IETT services (Tel +90 212 372 2222).

In front of the Arrivals level, there are also Havabus vehicles (Tel +90 212 444 2656) bound for Yenisahra (45 min. trip), Kadiköy (60 min.) and Taksim (90 min.), operating every 30 min. from 6:30 am to 0:30 am.

Line IST-13 from Havaist (Tel +90 850 888 3334) runs to Kadiköy, Acibadem Metro, Yenisahra, Tepeüstü ve Kavacik and Istanbul International Airport from 1:40 am to 11:50 pm, with a journey time of approximately 2 hours.

The Kocaeli public service (Tel +90 262 321 6809) operates line 250 to Körfez, Derince and Izmit from 5:00 am to 1:00 am.

Burulas buses (Tel +90 850 850 9916) travel to Bursa.

Metro

Line M4 from Metro Istanbul (Tel +90 850 252 8800) runs to Kadiköy, with stops at Kurtköy, Pendik, Kartal, Esenkent, Huzurevi, Küçükyali, Kozyatagi, Göztepe, Acibadem and Ayrilik Cesmesi.

Taxi

Vehicles from SAWKOOP (Tel +90 216 588 1235 / 552 552 4552) are available 24 hours a day outside the terminal. The journey to the city centre takes approximately 45 minutes.

Rent a Car

Public buses

E3 - Teknopark, Kavsagi, Harmandere, Tepe Ustü, Levent.
E9 - Kaynarca, Mostar Köprüsü, Yunus, Kumcular, Yapi Market, Trabzonspor, Istasyon Yolu, Idealtepe, Bostanci.
E10 - Teknopark, Akkaya Sokak, Kurtköy, Ucevler, Keresteciler, Esenkent Metro, Huzurevi, Altintepe, Bostanci, Kadiköy.
E11 - Teknopark, Harmandere, Hastane, Isfalt, Kadiköy.
16S - Teknopark, Hakis Sitesi, Ugetam, Piri Reis, Gül Sokak, Turna Sokak, Kartal Köprüsü, Soganlik Metro, Esenkent Metro, Bostanci, Uzuncayir.
MR60 - Pendik YHT.
130H - Teknopark, Engin Sitesi, Cam Evleri, Karayollari, Deri Sanayi, Cakiraga, Yeni Camii, Gülistan, Cicekciler, Kalekapi, Deniz Harp Okulu.
132H - Teknopark, Kurtköy, Seyhli, Ucevler, Pendik Istasyonu.
131C - Sultanbeyli/Necip Fazil Metro.
122H - Teknopark, Engin Sitesi, Kasem Sokak, Gölet, Dumlupinar, Samandira, Camlik, Levent.

Further information

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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