Sabiha Airport to Beylikduzu
Overview
Sabiha Airport to Beylikduzu is the longest drive we run across the city, stretching from the Asian side all the way to the marina and coastline at the western edge of the European side. The driver assigned to this crossing has your flight tracked before landing and is positioned in arrivals with your name board, then pulls onto the motorway for the long westward run to the coast. This is exactly where a private Mercedes V-Class or Sprinter earns its place, with proper seating and air conditioning for the full crossing rather than a cramped ride shared with other passengers. Given how far this Beylikduzu run stretches across the city, our desk settles the fare on WhatsApp days before the flight lands, a single figure that stands whatever the motorway looks like that afternoon.
Highlights
- Marina-side Beylikduzu sits at the far end of our longest transfer route
- The longest cross-city route we run from Sabiha Airport
- Ends at West Istanbul Marina on the far western coast
- A private car matters more over this distance than on shorter runs
- Quieter coastal evenings than districts closer to the Bosphorus
- Marmara Park and the Gurpinar coast sit within the district
- A name board is ready for you the moment you land at Sabiha
- Fixed price agreed once on WhatsApp before you travel
Route details
About the destination
Beylikduzu is one of the newest districts on Istanbul's European side, developed largely over the past two decades along a long stretch of Marmara coastline west of the city. It is known for West Istanbul Marina, wide planned streets and shopping centres such as Marmara Park, rather than any historic core, which gives it a noticeably different feel from central Istanbul. Many residents moved here for space and sea air within commuting distance of the city, and that same appeal now draws business travellers and families looking for a calmer, more modern base. Evenings along the coast tend to be quiet compared with the Bosphorus districts further east, making it a practical choice for a longer stay.
Hotels nearby
- Hilton Garden Inn Istanbul Beylikduzu
- Expoist Hotel
- Gardan Hotel
Landmarks nearby
- West Istanbul Marina
- Beylikdüzü Valley of Life (Yaşam Vadisi)
- Endem TV Tower
- Sahil Park
Restaurants nearby
- Köşebaşı Beylikdüzü
- Özikizler Künefe
- Nuar Restaurant
- Bi Dünya Meyhane
Nearest metro
Beylikdüzü Metrobüs Station
Good to know
- Handle SIM cards and currency needs before leaving Sabiha Gökçen's terminal, since the drive west leaves fewer such stops along the way.
- Confirm your landing time over WhatsApp promptly, since this crossing's driver has been following your flight for the longest lead time of any of our routes.
- Use the washroom and stretch before leaving the terminal, since this crossing runs longer than most of our other transfers.
- Traffic on the motorway can build during the evening commute, so allow extra time if travelling then.
- If your hotel sits near West Istanbul Marina, mention it when booking so the driver takes the coastal approach.
- Bring something to keep children occupied for the drive, given the length of this particular crossing.