Sabiha Airport to Eyupsultan

Distance: 48.8 kmTravel time: 45-60 minsNearest metro: Alibeyköy Metro Station (M7)
Sabiha Airport to Eyupsultan
Sabiha Airport to Eyupsultan
Sabiha Airport to Eyupsultan

Overview

This transfer to Eyupsultan starts at Sabiha Airport and crosses the Bosphorus toward the upper reaches of the Golden Horn, covering roughly 48.8 kilometres in a drive that typically runs 45 to 60 minutes. The district is centred on one of Istanbul's most visited religious sites, and many of our passengers on this route are heading to accommodation near the mosque or planning a ride up to Pierre Loti Hill once they have settled in. For this crossing, the assigned driver keeps an eye on your inbound flight and is already positioned in arrivals with your name held up, adjusting the pickup moment to your real landing time. Throughout this longer crossing the car, whether V-Class or Sprinter, remains reserved for your party only, and its price is worked out and confirmed in writing before your departure.

Highlights

  • Longest of our two Eyupsultan routes, crossing the Bosphorus from Sabiha
  • Covers about 48.8 kilometres, usually 45 to 60 minutes on the road
  • Ends near Eyup Sultan Mosque, an active site of pilgrimage
  • Pierre Loti Hill rises above the district, reachable by cable car
  • Streets nearby reflect a devotional character rather than a tourist one
  • A name board welcomes you inside the arrivals hall upon landing
  • Car seats available on request for young children in your group
  • Alibeykoy metro station on the M7 line links onward into the city

Route details

About the destination

Eyupsultan sits where the Golden Horn narrows toward its upper reaches, and it has been a place of pilgrimage since Ottoman times, built around the tomb and mosque associated with a companion of the Prophet. The district still carries a devotional atmosphere, with pilgrims and worshippers moving through its courtyards and cemeteries at most hours of the day, and streets nearby selling prayer beads, religious texts and sweets rather than souvenirs. Above the mosque, wooded slopes rise to Pierre Loti Hill, long associated with Ottoman-era writers and travellers, and reachable by a short cable car or a walk through the historic cemetery. Away from the tourist trail followed in the old city, Eyupsultan offers a quieter, more local sense of Istanbul's Ottoman past, and it draws visitors focused on faith and heritage rather than shopping or nightlife.

Hotels nearby

  • Eyüp Sultan Palace Hotel
  • The Elegant Hotel
  • Turquhouse Hotel

Landmarks nearby

  • Eyüp Sultan Mosque
  • Pierre Loti Hill
  • Eyüpsultan Cable Car
  • Zal Mahmut Pasha Mosque

Restaurants nearby

  • Pierre Loti Cafe
  • Tarihi Tokat Pidecisi
  • Akmanoğlu Fırını
  • Avlu Restaurant

Nearest metro

Alibeyköy Metro Station (M7)

Good to know

  • If you need cash or a SIM before this longer crossing, both are available inside the arrivals hall.
  • Allow extra minutes after landing before reaching your driver's meeting point in arrivals.
  • The Bosphorus crossing toward the Golden Horn can slow during weekday evening traffic.
  • Since the route ends near an active mosque, pack something to cover shoulders and knees for a same-day visit.
  • Keep your hotel address noted, since some streets near Eyupsultan are narrow and old.
  • Pierre Loti Hill is best visited in the late afternoon for softer light.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do we find our driver at Sabiha Airport?
At Sabiha Airport, a Haqqi Tours driver waits just beyond the customs exit with a printed sign bearing your name, so once your luggage is off the belt you can walk straight to the car.
How long does the drive from Sabiha Airport to Eyupsultan take?
The route covers about 48.8 kilometres and usually takes 45 to 60 minutes, since the drive crosses the Bosphorus and follows the shoreline toward the upper reaches of the Golden Horn.
Why does this route take longer than transfers on the Asian side?
Because Eyupsultan lies on the opposite shore from Sabiha Airport, this drive crosses the Bosphorus bridge, a stage that transfers to nearer Asian-side districts simply skip.
Is the fare fixed even if the crossing is busy that day?
Yes, the amount for this Eyupsultan crossing is put in writing and confirmed with you before the day of travel, so heavier traffic on the bridge has no effect on the final cost.
Will the car go directly to accommodation close to Eyup Sultan Mosque?
Yes, once the exact address is shared at booking, the driver heads there directly, whether that means a street by the mosque or one further along the Golden Horn.
Do you offer child seats for this longer cross-city drive?
A child seat for this crossing is arranged the same way as any other route, by letting us know the ages of the children travelling once the Eyupsultan booking is confirmed.
Is a very late arrival into Sabiha Airport still covered for this crossing?
Night arrivals are collected the same way, with your driver waiting regardless of the hour, and the agreed fare stays unchanged by a late landing.
Will the vehicle stay exclusive to our family for the entire crossing?
Yes, whichever vehicle is assigned for this crossing carries your group only, all the way from Sabiha Airport to your Eyupsultan address, without picking up anyone else.
Can we ask for a stop near Pierre Loti Hill on the way in?
Flag a Pierre Loti Hill stop when you reserve this Eyupsultan crossing, and the driver builds a short pause there into the route before continuing on toward your accommodation near the mosque.
How is the fare for this route confirmed before we fly?
For this specific crossing, the fare is discussed and put in writing over WhatsApp days ahead of departure, so it is already settled long before you board your flight.
From Price on request