Sabiha Airport to Bagcilar

Overview

Reaching Bagcilar from Sabiha Airport means crossing the whole city from the Asian side to the European side, and the drive covers around 52 kilometres, usually taking 50 to 60 minutes. Bagcilar remains one of Istanbul's key trading districts, with wholesale textile markets and malls such as Mall of Istanbul drawing regular business visitors from across the region. Our team follows the flight status and has a driver waiting by the gate with a name board, so there is no delay finding your transport after a long flight. For the hour-long crossing between continents, the choice between the compact V-Class and the roomier Sprinter comes down to group size, though either way the car answers to nobody but your own party.

Highlights

• Cross-city route from Sabiha Airport to Bagcilar, roughly 52 kilometres.
• Bagcilar's wholesale textile markets draw regular business visitors from the Gulf.
• Passes near Mall of Istanbul on the approach into the district.
• Bagcilar Meydan on the M1B line connects onward toward the old city.
• One of the longer transfers we run, crossing between the two continents.
• Your vehicle is reserved solely for your group, V-Class or Sprinter.
• Common choice for weekday business trips tied to the wholesale trade.

Route details

Good to know

• Give yourself time after landing at Sabiha Airport before your driver meets you in the arrivals hall.
• The crossing to the European side can slow considerably during the afternoon rush into the city.
• Keep the exact wholesale market hall or building number ready, since Bagcilar addresses can be dense.
• Currency exchange near arrivals is worth using if you prefer lira in hand for the markets.
• Mall of Istanbul makes a useful landmark when arranging to meet local contacts.
• Weekday mornings suit business visits, since the markets are quieter later in the afternoon.