Sabiha Airport to Beykoz
Overview
Sabiha Airport to Beykoz stays entirely on the Asian side, so there is no bridge crossing to plan around, just a coastal run north along the Bosphorus toward the fishing village of Anadolu Kavagi and the wooded slopes near Yoros Castle. At Sabiha Gökçen a name board marks your driver, whose flight tracking begins well before touchdown, and who then follows the coastal road north instead of threading through the city, making the Beykoz run one of our straightest paths from the airport. It suits travellers planning a quieter few days away from the airport bustle, whether that means a waterfront hotel or a family home further along the coast. Whether the vehicle assigned is the V-Class or the larger Sprinter, the fare toward Beykoz is settled and put in writing on WhatsApp days before you fly, unaffected by how the coast road runs that day.
Highlights
- Around 38.1 km from Sabiha Airport, roughly 35 to 45 minutes by road
- Stays on the Asian side throughout, with no bridge crossing needed
- Follows the shore road north toward Anadolu Kavagi fishing village
- Near Uskudar metro station for onward travel down the coast
- Yoros Castle overlooks the water at the mouth of the Bosphorus
- One of the more direct routes we run from Sabiha Airport
- Your driver is waiting inside arrivals with your name shown
- The agreed WhatsApp fare stays the same regardless of the route taken
Route details
About the destination
Beykoz is a scenic, green district on Istanbul's Asian side along the Bosphorus and Black Sea, famous for its lush forests, historic waterfront mansions, Anadolu Kavağı fishing village, and Yoros Castle.
Hotels nearby
- Limak Eurasia Luxury Hotel
- Park Inn by Radisson Istanbul Asia Kavacik
- A'jia Hotel
Landmarks nearby
- Anadolu Kavağı
- Yoros Castle
- Beykoz Grove
- Küçüksu Pavilion
- Beykoz Mecidiye Pavilion
Restaurants nearby
- Lacivert
- Balıkçı Abdullah
- Bayramoğlu Döner
- Uskumru
Nearest metro
Üsküdar Metro Station (M5)
Good to know
- Sort a SIM or exchange currency inside Sabiha Gökçen itself, since the small coastal settlements around Beykoz offer far fewer such shops
- Message the desk your flight number the moment you land at Sabiha so the Beykoz driver's live tracking begins right away
- The shore road can be busy near Uskudar during the morning commute, so allow a little extra time if arriving then.
- If Anadolu Kavagi is your first stop, mention it when booking so the driver takes the most direct coastal approach.
- Bring a light jacket for the waterfront even in summer, as the coast road catches a breeze off the strait.
- Confirm your exact village or address with the driver in advance, since several coastal settlements sit close together.