Airport transfer

Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Arnavutköy transfer

Private door-to-door transfer · about 92 km, 60 min · one fixed price.

Distance
92 km
Duration
~60 min
Fixed price

About this transfer

Landing at the terminal on the Asian side means you have a long journey across the city to reach your address on the European side. Booking our Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Arnavutköy transfer connects the two points without any transfers along the way. We meet you at the gate with a name board and guide you out to the vehicle.

The drive follows the Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu for 92 km around the northern edge of the metropolis. Typical traffic conditions mean the full route takes around 60 minutes. We track your flight before arrival and include waiting time if your landing runs behind schedule.

Navigating the same journey on public transit is a multi-stage process across rail and bus networks. The route requires boarding the M4 subway, transferring to the B1 Marmaray line, connecting to the M11, and finishing on the ARN5 bus line. That trip totals 157 minutes and involves hauling luggage through multiple stations.

Our private ride goes straight to the address you provide without intermediate stops. A fixed vehicle rate of €89 covers your entire group and luggage assistance at the curb. When four people travel together, the total cost splits down to €22 per person.

How do you get there from the airport?

The published figures for every option, side by side. The choice is yours.

Private transfer
Public transport
Per person, two travelling
€45
TRY 235
Per person, four travelling
€22
TRY 235
Seats and luggage
Up to 7 passengers, 5 bags, one price
You carry them
Journey time
60 min
157 min
Stops on the way
None, straight there
38 stops before yours
Changes
None
3 · M4 + 34AS + M11 + ARN9
Where it drops you
At the address itself
958 m walk
How often it runs
Timed to your flight, no last departure
every 5 minutes
Going back to the airport
Any time you like
154 min · 336H + M11 + 34AS + M4
Where you board
Arrivals hall, name board
Sabiha Gökçen Havalimanı

The transfer price is per vehicle, shown here divided by the number of passengers. The public transport figure is the İstanbulkart fare calculated for the sampled journey.

How long does the drive take, hour by hour?

Measured on an ordinary Tuesday. With traffic ignored entirely, the same drive is 64 minutes.

  • 03:0051 minquietest
  • 08:0077 min
  • 13:0067 min
  • 18:0088 minbusiest
  • 22:0056 min

Typical traffic estimates, not live traffic. Sampled on September 1, 2026; a real journey moves with weather, incidents and events.

Flying out? See when to leave for the airport, hour by hour.

Step by step on public transport

157 minutes, TRY 235, 3 changes. Here is the sampled itinerary.

  1. İstanbul Metro
    M4metro

    At Sabiha Gökçen Havalimanı, board the M4 metro towards Kadıköy.

    Ride 19 stops and get off at Ünalan.

    52 minutes · every 5 minutes

    Walk across to Uzunçayır.

  2. Metrobüs
    34ASbus

    At Uzunçayır, change to the 34AS bus towards Avcılar Merkez Ünıversıte Kampüsü.

    Ride 5 stops and get off at Zincirlikuyu.

    22 minutes

    Walk across to Gayrettepe.

  3. İstanbul Metro
    M11metro

    At Gayrettepe, change to the M11 metro towards Halkalı.

    Ride 9 stops and get off at Arnavutköy Hastane.

    34 minutes · every 15 minutes

    Walk across to Arnavutköy Şehir Parkı.

  4. ARN9bus

    At Arnavutköy Şehir Parkı, change to the ARN9 bus towards Sefa Cami.

    Ride 5 stops and get off at Arnavutköy.

    3 minutes

  5. Arrival

    Walk 184 metres from Arnavutköy to the address, about 2 minutes.

You walk 958 metres in total along the way. One itinerary sampled for a weekday daytime departure. Lines, timetables and fares change; check before you travel.

Route
About 40 km on the Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu
Nearest rail station
No rail station within 2.5 km

The airport is on the M4 metro line

Airport transfer

Choose your vehicle

Fixed prices for the 92 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) → Arnavutköy route. Pick the class that fits your group.

  • Eco Van

    Eco Van

    Standard
    Up to 75
    €89
    Reserve
  • Mercedes Vito / VW Caravelle

    Mercedes Vito / VW Caravelle

    Business
    Up to 75
    €103
    Reserve
  • VIP Mercedes Maybach

    VIP Mercedes Maybach

    VIP
    Up to 45
    €119
    Reserve
  • Mercedes Sprinter / VW Crafter

    Mercedes Sprinter / VW Crafter

    Group
    Up to 1610
    €141
    Reserve
  • VIP Mercedes Sprinter Black

    VIP Mercedes Sprinter Black

    VIP
    Up to 1212
    €199
    Reserve
  • Midibus

    Midibus

    Group
    Up to 2626
    €373
    Reserve
  • Mercedes E-Class

    Mercedes E-Class

    Business
    Up to 33
    €557
    Reserve
  • Bus

    Bus

    Group
    Up to 46100
    €798
    Reserve
  • Mercedes S-Class

    Mercedes S-Class

    VIP
    Up to 33
    €996
    Reserve

Included in every transfer

Instant confirmation
Fixed pricing
Free cancellation
Vetted chauffeurs

Frequently asked questions

How much is a transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Arnavutköy?
The fixed price starts at €89 and is per vehicle, not per person. The vehicle at that price seats 7 with room for 5 bags, so a group of four pays €22 each.
How long does the journey from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Arnavutköy take?
The distance is 92 kilometres. With traffic ignored the drive is 64 minutes; around 18:00, the busiest hour measured, it reaches 88 minutes.
What time of day is best to travel?
The quietest hour measured is 03:00, at 51 minutes. The busiest is 18:00, when the same drive takes 88. That is a 37 minute difference.
Can you reach Arnavutköy by public transport?
Yes. The sampled itinerary takes 157 minutes and needs 3 changes: M4 + 34AS + M11 + ARN9.
What does public transport cost?
The İstanbulkart fare for the sampled itinerary is TRY 235 per person. The transfer's €89 is per vehicle, so it divides among the passengers.
How far do you walk on public transport?
The sampled itinerary involves 958 metres of walking, about 22 minutes, of which 184 metres are from the last stop to the address. A private transfer stops at the door.
Does Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) have a metro connection?
Yes, the M4 line reaches the Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) terminal.
Which road does the drive from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Arnavutköy use?
Most of the journey runs on the Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu, about 40 kilometres of it.

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