Sabiha Airport to Arnavutkoy

Distance: 69.5 kmTravel time: 50-60 minsNearest metro: Arnavutköy Hastane Metro Station (M11)
Sabiha Airport to Arnavutkoy
Sabiha Airport to Arnavutkoy
Sabiha Airport to Arnavutkoy

Overview

Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Arnavutköy covers around 69.5 km and takes roughly 50 to 60 minutes, crossing from the Asian side over the Bosphorus to one of Istanbul's oldest waterfront neighbourhoods. Inside arrivals your Haqqi Tours driver waits with your name held up, timing the walk to the car against your actual landing time at Sabiha Gökçen rather than the printed schedule, and the V-Class or Sprinter that meets you carries no other booking that day. The fare for this Arnavutköy crossing is fixed in writing over WhatsApp beforehand, in Arabic or English, so once the bridge is behind you there is nothing left to negotiate. It suits visitors drawn to the wooden Ottoman mansions and seafood restaurants lining the water, rather than a quick airport-district stop, so settle in for a scenic crossing before dinner by the Bosphorus.

Highlights

  • Cross-Bosphorus journey from Sabiha covering roughly 69.5 km.
  • Drive takes about 50 to 60 minutes including the bridge crossing.
  • Ends in one of Istanbul's oldest waterfront neighbourhoods.
  • Wooden Ottoman mansions line streets close to the water.
  • Seafood restaurants sit right along the Bosphorus shoreline.
  • Driver tracks your Sabiha landing before the bridge crossing begins.
  • One fixed WhatsApp fare covers the entire cross-city drive.

Route details

About the destination

Arnavutköy is a historic Bosphorus neighborhood in Istanbul, renowned for its 19th-century wooden Ottoman mansions, colorful Art Nouveau architecture, and vibrant waterfront seafood restaurants.

Hotels nearby

  • Hampton by Hilton Istanbul Airport, Arnavutkoy
  • Ramada by Wyndham Istanbul Airport Arnavutkoy
  • Menalo Hotel Premium Istanbul Airport

Landmarks nearby

  • Historic Ottoman Wooden Mansions (Yalılar)
  • Aya Strati Taksiarhi Greek Orthodox Church
  • Tevfikiye Mosque
  • Akıntıburnu Coastline

Restaurants nearby

  • Sur Balık
  • Adem Baba
  • Antica Locanda
  • Arnavutköy Balıkçısı

Nearest metro

Arnavutköy Hastane Metro Station (M11)

Good to know

  • Head for the far end of arrivals at Sabiha, where drivers gather away from the taxi queues.
  • Exchange a little cash before this longer cross-city drive to the Bosphorus side.
  • Book an evening table at a waterfront restaurant ahead, since Arnavutköy gets busy at sunset.
  • Wear comfortable shoes for the cobbled streets around the historic wooden mansions.
  • Allow extra time for the bridge crossing during Istanbul's evening rush hour.
  • Confirm your exact hotel or restaurant address with the driver before leaving Sabiha.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do we meet our driver at Sabiha Gökçen Airport?
Look along the far side of the exit doors in arrivals for a driver holding your printed name, ready the moment your luggage comes off the belt.
Is an evening transfer available for dinner in Arnavutköy?
Yes, the service runs at all hours, and drivers regularly take guests across for evening seafood dinners, tracking your flight so timing works smoothly around your plans.
How much luggage suits a trip crossing to Arnavutköy?
Both the V-Class and the larger Sprinter hold a full suitcase per seat, so a message about your numbers on WhatsApp lets us send the vehicle sized for the Bosphorus crossing.
Can a child seat be arranged for the crossing to Arnavutköy?
Yes, note the child's age while you confirm the Arnavutköy booking on WhatsApp, and the seat will already be secured in the car before the driver reaches you.
How long does the drive from Sabiha to Arnavutköy take?
The distance is around 69.5 km and usually takes 50 to 60 minutes, depending on traffic on the bridge crossing from the Asian side.
How is payment handled for this cross-city transfer?
Our WhatsApp desk confirms one fixed amount for the Sabiha to Arnavutköy crossing well ahead of departure, and you finalise it with the driver in person after the Bosphorus crossing ends, whichever payment method suits you.
What if our flight into Sabiha lands later than scheduled?
Your flight number is tracked from the moment of booking, so a late touchdown at Sabiha only moves the pickup time, never the price for crossing to Arnavutköy.
Will other passengers share the car on the way to Arnavutköy?
No, this crossing is reserved for one party at a time, carrying your group over the Bosphorus to Arnavutköy without a single stop for anyone else.
Can the driver recommend a stop near the wooden mansions?
Drivers can point out the best streets for the historic Ottoman mansions on arrival, though a longer walking stop is best arranged once you are settled.
Are the seafood restaurants within walking distance of drop-off?
Yes, the waterfront restaurants sit along the same stretch the driver uses for drop-off, so an evening meal by the Bosphorus needs no further transport.
From $85