Transfer from
Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to
Başakşehir
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From €75 · 70 km · 75-100 min · tolls included
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In short: Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Başakşehir
Distance
70 km
Journey time
75-100 min
Fixed fare
from €75
| Option | Time | Cost | With luggage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private transfer | 75-90 mins | from €75 | Easy |
| Yellow taxi | 75-120 mins | metered + tolls | Hard |
| Havabüs | 150+ mins | Ticket price | Hard |
| Metro & public transport | 130-160 mins | Ticket price | Hard |
Bottom line: The only sensible way to make this cross-city journey.
Fares, distances and journey times reviewed . Yellow taxi costs are metered and set by Istanbul's UKOME tariff, not by us.
How to get from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Başakşehir
Distance
70 km
Duration
75-100 min
Journey Overview
About Başakşehir
While Başakşehir is very close to Istanbul Airport, it is extremely far from Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) on the Asian side. This requires a full cross-city transit.
Route and Journey Details
The 70 km journey requires crossing the Bosphorus (usually via the FSM Bridge or Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge) and traveling along the TEM (E-80) highway to the far western suburbs.
Transportation Options
Several transportation options connect Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Başakşehir, each with distinct advantages and considerations.
Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Başakşehir by Taxi
A very expensive taxi ride due to the extreme distance (70 km) and bridge tolls. The meter will run high if you hit traffic on the TEM highway.
Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Başakşehir by Havabüs
No direct shuttle exists. You must take the Havabüs to Taksim and then take a long Metro (M2 -> M7 -> M3) or taxi ride to Başakşehir.
Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Başakşehir by Public Transport
A massive 4-train journey: M4 to Ayrılık Çeşmesi, Marmaray to Yenikapı, M1B to Kirazlı, and M3 to Başakşehir. Exhausting and heavily crowded.
Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Başakşehir Private Transfer
The only sensible way to make this cross-city journey. We cover all tolls and provide a spacious, climate-controlled environment to relax in.
Private Transfer Prices from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Başakşehir
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Private VIP Van
Mercedes Vito or Volkswagen Caravelle
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Mercedes Sprinter Custom
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Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Başakşehir — frequently asked
How far is Başakşehir from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW)?
Başakşehir is about 70 km from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) by road. A private transfer covers it in 75-90 mins, though the exact time depends on traffic — allow 75-100 min to be safe.
How much is a transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Başakşehir?
Our fixed fares run from €75 for the Private VIP Van (up to 4 passengers) to €100 for the VIP Minibus (up to 10). Bridge and tunnel tolls, taxes and luggage are included, and the price does not change if you hit traffic.
Is there a shuttle bus from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Başakşehir?
No direct shuttle exists. You must take the Havabüs to Taksim and then take a long Metro (M2 -> M7 -> M3) or taxi ride to Başakşehir. Journey time is roughly 150+ mins.
Can I get from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Başakşehir by public transport?
A massive 4-train journey: M4 to Ayrılık Çeşmesi, Marmaray to Yenikapı, M1B to Kirazlı, and M3 to Başakşehir. Exhausting and heavily crowded. Budget around 130-160 mins door to door.
How long does a taxi take from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Başakşehir?
75-120 mins in normal conditions. A very expensive taxi ride due to the extreme distance (70 km) and bridge tolls. The meter will run high if you hit traffic on the TEM highway.
Where do I meet my driver at Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW)?
Your driver waits in the arrivals hall just past baggage claim, holding a sign with your name. We track your flight number, so a delayed landing moves the pick-up time automatically at no extra charge.
Flying into the other airport?
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