Sabiha Airport to Yalova
Overview
Flying into Sabiha Airport shortens the run to Yalova considerably compared with the other Istanbul airport, at about 57.2 km and usually 50 to 60 minutes along the Marmara coast road. Because your flight number is logged with the desk in advance, the Haqqi Tours driver waiting in Sabiha's arrivals hall already knows your landing time, and moves your party straight into whichever vehicle, V-Class or Sprinter, suits the size of your group. Yalova's thermal springs, waterfalls and hillside arboretum make it a popular short escape from Istanbul, easily reached the same afternoon you land at Sabiha. What the whole trip to Yalova costs is put in writing on WhatsApp before departure, and the vehicle carrying you there answers to your booking alone from start to finish.
Highlights
- Sabiha to Yalova covers about 57.2 km along the Marmara coast road
- Journey usually takes 50 to 60 minutes, shorter than from the other airport
- Yalova's thermal springs suit a same-day escape after landing
- Sudüşen Waterfall and Karaca Arboretum lie within easy reach of town
- Crowne Plaza Yalova and Mirart Boutique Hotel are common drop-off points
- Yürüyen Köşk gives visitors a look at Ottoman-era travel history
- Driver tracks your flight before you touch down at Sabiha
- Fare is set in writing before travel, with nothing to renegotiate
Route details
About the destination
Set on the Marmara shoreline, Yalova draws visitors for its healing hot springs, wooded hills, cascading waterfalls and heritage stops such as the Yürüyen Köşk.
Hotels nearby
- Crowne Plaza Yalova
- Ramada by Wyndham Yalova
- Mirart Hotel Boutique & SPA Yalova
Landmarks nearby
- Yürüyen Köşk (Walking Mansion)
- Yalova Thermal Springs
- Sudüşen Waterfall
- Karaca Arboretum
Restaurants nearby
- Kıyı Balık Restaurant
- Sepetçioğlu Restaurant
- Petula Restaurant
- Tezcan Kebap
Nearest metro
None
Good to know
- Use Sabiha's currency exchange counters near arrivals, as options thin out on the road to Yalova.
- Confirm your Yalova hotel name clearly, since several properties sit near the same thermal district.
- Coastal traffic can build in the late afternoon, so an earlier start keeps the drive smooth.
- Pack a swimsuit in your carry-on if you plan to use the thermal pools soon after arrival.
- Sunset over the Marmara coast is worth a photo stop if your schedule allows a few minutes.
- Keep your driver's WhatsApp number saved before you fly for easy contact on landing.