Istanbul Airport to Sabiha Airport

Istanbul Airport to Sabiha Airport
Istanbul Airport to Sabiha Airport
Istanbul Airport to Sabiha Airport

Overview

Connecting between Istanbul's two airports means crossing the entire city, from the new terminal on the European side, over the Bosphorus, to Sabiha Gökçen on the Asian shore, and our Istanbul Airport to Sabiha Airport transfer is built for exactly that link. A driver is at arrivals with your name on a board, follows your inbound flight ahead of touchdown, and watches your onward departure so the drop-off leaves a comfortable margin. Missing a connection carries real weight, so this crossing gets the same attention as any airport pickup, with the Mercedes V-Class or Sprinter loaded and on the move the moment your bags clear. One fixed figure covers the private car for this crossing, confirmed in writing over WhatsApp ahead of your flight.

Highlights

  • Crosses the full city, linking the European and Asian sides directly
  • Route passes over the Bosphorus between the two Istanbul airports
  • Departure time at Sabiha Gökçen is factored into the drop-off plan
  • Viaport Marina and Outlet Center sit close to the Sabiha Gökçen side
  • Pendik Marina lies near the route on the approach to Sabiha Gökçen
  • Inbound flight tracked so the driver is ready when you land
  • One fixed price whatever time your connecting flight departs

Route details

About the destination

Sabiha Gökçen is Istanbul's airport on the Asian side, a busy hub for domestic routes and a growing list of regional and low-cost international connections. It sits near Pendik and Kurtköy, an area of coastline, marinas and the large Viaport shopping and outlet complex just outside the terminal, so a short wait between flights need not mean sitting still inside the building. Compared with the newer mega-airport on the European shore, Sabiha Gökçen keeps a more compact, easier-to-navigate layout, which suits travellers making a quick connection or catching an early departure after a night nearby. For anyone routing through Istanbul on the way to or from the Gulf, it is often the more convenient of the city's two airports to reach from the Asian side.

Hotels nearby

  • Hilton Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
  • Green Park Airport Hotel Istanbul
  • Radisson Blu Hotel, Istanbul Pendik
  • IC Hotels Airport Istanbul

Landmarks nearby

  • Viaport Marina Shopping and Outlet Center
  • Pendik Marina
  • Aydos Forest

Good to know

  • Share both your inbound and onward flight numbers with us when you book
  • Keep boarding passes and passports easily reachable for a smooth handover between flights
  • Traffic across the Bosphorus crossing can vary, so allow a comfortable buffer before your next flight
  • Note that Sabiha Gökçen's check-in halls sit a short walk from the drop-off point
  • Charge your phone in case the driver needs to reach you about timing
  • Ask about a Sprinter in advance if your connecting group is larger than seven
  • Keep some Turkish lira on hand for a coffee while you wait at Sabiha Gökçen

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do we meet the driver for the transfer to Sabiha Gökçen?
Your driver for the crossing to Sabiha Gökçen waits inside Istanbul Airport's arrivals area holding a board printed with your name, at whichever spot we confirm with you on WhatsApp once you land.
How does the driver know when our onward flight from Sabiha Gökçen departs?
We ask for your departure flight details when you book, and the driver plans the drop-off around that time so you reach check-in with room to spare.
Does a late-arriving inbound flight put our connection at risk?
We track your inbound flight in real time, so the driver adjusts automatically to a late landing and gets you moving toward Sabiha Gökçen without delay.
How much luggage can we bring on a transfer between the two airports?
Both vehicle options on this cross-city route take a full suitcase per seat, useful for a family or group carrying connecting-flight luggage in a single car.
For a transfer that crosses the whole city, is a child seat still an option?
Yes. Once the child's age is passed on at booking, the seat is fitted into whichever Mercedes is assigned to this cross-city connection long before your inbound flight touches down at either terminal.
How is the fare for this airport-to-airport transfer paid?
One figure for crossing between Istanbul's two airports is written down over WhatsApp before the day itself, and settling it happens directly with the driver, whether in cash or by card.
Is there time to stop for food between the two airports?
The default plan is a direct run to Sabiha Gökçen, but a brief stop can be built in beforehand if the gap between your two flights leaves room for it.
How long should we allow between flights when booking this transfer?
We recommend a generous gap between your inbound and onward flights, and our team can advise a sensible connection time when you share your itinerary.
Is Sabiha Gökçen easy to navigate once we are dropped at departures?
Sabiha Gökçen has a more compact layout than the newer European-side airport, so check-in and security are usually a short walk from where the driver leaves you.
Can the same service run in reverse, from Sabiha Gökçen to Istanbul Airport?
Yes, we run this transfer in both directions, so a connection from Sabiha Gökçen to Istanbul Airport is booked the same way, with the same fixed pricing.