Sabiha Airport to Bursa

Distance: 118 kmTravel time: 1 hr 20 minsNearest metro: Şehreküstü Metro Station
Sabiha Airport to Bursa
Sabiha Airport to Bursa
Sabiha Airport to Bursa

Overview

Sabiha Gökçen to Bursa is one of the quickest ways to reach the city, a route of around 118 km that typically takes about 1 hour 20 minutes, often including a short car ferry crossing that saves time compared with driving the long way around the gulf. Rather than a plain name board, the driver here tracks your flight before you land, later steering the same Mercedes off the ferry into Bursa's old quarter near the covered silk market. Since the Mercedes V-Class or Sprinter belongs to your family alone, the ferry crossing folds naturally into the drive instead of becoming a separate stage you have to manage. Confirmed with you over WhatsApp before your flight, the fare covers everything from the airport to Bursa, ferry crossing included, as a single settled amount for the day.

Highlights

  • Around 118 km from Sabiha Gökçen, typically about 1 hour 20 minutes.
  • Often includes a short car ferry crossing, quicker than the long land route.
  • Koza Han's silk market sits an easy walk from many old-quarter hotels.
  • Close to Koza Han's silk market and the Green Tomb in the old quarter.
  • Bursa's mineral hot springs make a relaxing stop after a long travel day.
  • One settled fare, ferry included, confirmed on WhatsApp beforehand.
  • Mount Uludağ is an easy onward trip once you are settled in Bursa.
  • A private car keeps the ferry stage simple for families with luggage.

Route details

About the destination

Bursa, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire, is renowned for its rich historical landmarks, iconic Ottoman architecture, historic silk markets like Koza Han, thermal baths, and nearby Mount Uludağ ski resort.

Hotels nearby

  • Almira Hotel
  • Hilton Bursa Convention Center
  • Kitapevi Special Class Hotel

Landmarks nearby

  • Grand Mosque of Bursa (Ulu Cami)
  • Green Tomb (Yeşil Türbe)
  • Koza Han
  • Mount Uludağ

Restaurants nearby

  • Kebapçı İskender
  • Uludağ Kebapçısı
  • Zennup 1844
  • Fikret Balıkçılık

Nearest metro

Şehreküstü Metro Station

Good to know

  • Have your documents ready, as this route includes a short ferry crossing.
  • Keep young children entertained for the drive plus the crossing itself.
  • Ferry queues can build at weekends, so factor in a little flexibility if travelling then.
  • Koza Han's silk market gets busiest around midday, so morning visits are quieter.
  • Confirm your hotel's location in the old quarter for a precise final drop-off.
  • Şehreküstü metro is handy once settled, for short trips around central Bursa.
  • Pack a light layer for the open-air part of the ferry crossing if it is breezy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this route include a ferry crossing?
Often yes, the Sabiha Gökçen to Bursa route uses a short car ferry across the gulf, which is part of why the roughly 118 km journey runs faster than driving the whole way by road.
Where do we find the driver at Sabiha Gökçen?
Right after customs and the baggage belt, look for your driver in the arrivals hall holding a name board, set to begin the road-and-ferry route to Bursa.
How long does the whole trip to Bursa usually take?
Expect around 1 hour 20 minutes in total, though ferry queues at peak times can occasionally add a little extra.
Can you fit a child seat for a journey with a ferry stage?
Child seats can be arranged for this trip; just share the children's ages at booking and the seat is ready for both the road stretch and the ferry crossing.
Does bad weather ever affect the ferry crossing on this route?
Winter storms occasionally suspend the car ferry for a short period, and if that happens your driver simply continues by road around the gulf instead, so the transfer still reaches Bursa, only with a little more time added to the journey.
Is the ferry fare included in the price we agree?
One figure covers the entire journey to Bursa, ferry crossing included, confirmed with you on WhatsApp ahead of travel so nothing extra appears on the day.
Do we need to get out of the car for the ferry?
No, the vehicle stays with you on board, so your family and luggage remain together for the whole crossing.
Is the car private for our group the entire way?
Across the whole journey, road and ferry included, the vehicle assigned to your booking carries nobody but your own group until you step out at your Bursa hotel.
Can we reach Mount Uludağ's cable car easily from central Bursa?
Yes, the cable car station lifting up to Uludağ sits a short distance from the old quarter, so once your private transfer has dropped you at your hotel, a short onward taxi ride is all that is needed to continue up the mountain.
Can the driver stop near the old quarter before the hotel?
Requesting it at booking time lets the driver build in a brief stop near the old quarter, handy for a first glimpse of the silk market before you check in.
From Price on request