Sabiha Airport to Catalca

Distance: 93 kmTravel time: 1 hour 10 minsNearest metro: Arnavutköy Hastane Metro Station (M11)
Sabiha Airport to Catalca
Sabiha Airport to Catalca
Sabiha Airport to Catalca

Overview

Sabiha Gokcen sits on the Asian side of the city, so reaching Catalca on the far side of the Bosphorus is the longest transfer we run to this particular district, roughly 93 kilometres and just over an hour depending on the crossing. Your Haqqi Tours driver is waiting at arrivals with your name clearly displayed, flight already tracked, so the pickup time matches your actual landing. The drive gives you a proper look at the city before the road opens into Catalca's farmland, forests and Black Sea villages. Because the car and driver are yours alone for the whole crossing, it suits families who would rather settle into the vehicle once and relax than change transport partway. Before you even board your Sabiha Gokcen flight, the total for this Bosphorus crossing to Catalca has already been agreed with you in writing.

Highlights

  • Longest of our Catalca routes, crossing from the Asian to European side
  • About 93 kilometres, so settle in for just over an hour
  • One vehicle and driver for the whole Bosphorus crossing, no transfers
  • Catalca's rural scenery is a striking change after landing at a busy airport
  • Incegiz caves and Cilingoz nature park sit within easy reach on arrival
  • Name-board meeting point inside the Sabiha Gokcen arrivals hall
  • Infant and booster seats arranged on request for the youngest travellers
  • Sprinter option available for larger family groups with more luggage

Route details

About the destination

Çatalca is the largest district of Istanbul by area, situated on the European side along the Black Sea coast and known for its peaceful rural landscape, expansive nature parks, and rich history.

Hotels nearby

  • Villa Fe
  • Yalıköy Deniz Otel
  • Gardan Bungalov Çatalca

Landmarks nearby

  • İnceğiz Caves
  • Çilingoz Nature Park
  • Anastasius Wall
  • Yalıköy Beach
  • Çatalca Exchange Museum

Restaurants nearby

  • Antik Köy
  • Kervan Kasap Restaurant
  • FlamingoKöy
  • Çatalca Park Restaurant

Nearest metro

Arnavutköy Hastane Metro Station (M11)

Good to know

  • Sabiha Gokcen's arrivals hall has currency exchange and SIM desks near the exit.
  • Allow extra minutes after landing for the walk from certain gates to arrivals.
  • The bridge crossing toward the European side can slow midweek during afternoon traffic.
  • Keep your Catalca address and any gate code ready to hand to the driver.
  • A light jacket helps if you plan to walk around Catalca's coastal villages.
  • Village restaurants in Catalca often close earlier than city venues, so plan dinner ahead.
  • Confirm your pickup time again by WhatsApp if your flight schedule changes before departure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where exactly do we meet the driver at Sabiha Gokcen Airport?
A driver holding a Haqqi Tours board with your name waits beyond the customs exit, and because he has been following your flight rather than the timetable, the meeting time simply reflects the moment your wheels actually touch down.
How long is the drive from Sabiha Airport to Catalca?
The crossing covers about 93 kilometres and usually takes just over an hour, since the route runs from the Asian side across to Catalca on the far European side, depending on bridge traffic.
Why is this route longer than other Sabiha Gokcen transfers?
Catalca sits on the opposite side of the city from Sabiha Gokcen, so the drive includes a Bosphorus crossing that shorter Asian-side transfers do not need, adding to both distance and time.
Does the price change if traffic on the bridge is heavy?
No, the fare you agree with us before travel is fixed regardless of traffic conditions on the day, so a slower crossing because of congestion never changes what you pay.
Can we request a rest stop during such a long drive?
Tell the WhatsApp desk you would like a pause on the way to Catalca and the driver will work one into the crossing, a detail many parents with young children ask for on a drive of this length.
Do we share the vehicle with any other family on this transfer?
No other passengers ever join the ride: the Mercedes assigned to your booking stays with your party alone from the Sabiha Gokcen terminal until it reaches your address in Catalca.
What if our flight lands late at night?
Night arrivals are picked up in exactly the same way, with your driver waiting in the arrivals hall regardless of the hour and the fare already fixed, so a late landing changes nothing about the booking.
Do you offer child seats for a drive of this length?
Let us know the ages of your children when you book the Catalca crossing and the correctly sized seat will already be fitted in the car before your flight into Sabiha Gokcen touches down.
Can the driver take us straight to a farmhouse or guesthouse in Catalca?
Give us the exact address when you book and the driver delivers you directly there, whether it is a village guesthouse, a farm stay or a hotel near the coast.
How do we confirm the fare before flying to Istanbul?
The cost of the Catalca crossing is worked out with you and sent in writing over WhatsApp days before departure, so there is no negotiation left once you touch down at Sabiha Gokcen.
From Price on request