Airport transfer

Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Bayrampaşa transfer

Private door-to-door transfer · about 50 km, 56 min · one fixed price.

Distance
50 km
Duration
~56 min
Fixed price

About this transfer

Landing on the Asian side of the city and arranging a Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Bayrampaşa transfer means traveling all the way over to the European side of Istanbul. We track your incoming flight, wait for you inside the arrivals hall with a personalised name board, and help with your luggage. From the terminal exit, the drive spans 50 kilometres along Anadolu Otoyolu directly to your destination.

Journey times shift noticeably throughout the day because the drive crosses between opposite sides of the city. Late departures move swiftly along clear roads, but traveling during the morning peak hours can extend the drive to 75 minutes. Our driver monitors live highway conditions constantly, choosing the most reliable route so you reach your accommodation without unnecessary delays.

Navigating between the two points on public transit requires multiple line changes and substantial walking. The full transit journey involves boarding the M4 subway, changing onto the Marmaray rail line at Ayrılık Çeşmesi, and transferring to bus line 36, taking roughly 110 minutes. Carrying heavy luggage through multiple stations, platforms, and ticket barriers adds noticeable physical effort to your arrival.

Choosing our private vehicle gives your entire travel group dedicated space and a predictable schedule. We set our rates per vehicle rather than per passenger, starting from €46 with luggage help and waiting time included. You receive door-to-door service in one continuous ride, eliminating the need to manage several transit connections after your flight lands.

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
€23 · TRY 1,291
TRY 175
Per person, four travelling
€12 · TRY 674
TRY 175
Seats and luggage
Up to 7 passengers, 5 bags, one price
You carry them
Journey time
56 min
110 min
Stops on the way
None, straight there
39 stops before yours
Changes
None
2 · M4 + B1 (Marmaray) + 36
Where it drops you
At the address itself
797 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
111 min · 38 + B1 (Marmaray) + 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. Lira equivalents of the euro figures use the official selling rate of August 26, 2026.

How long does the drive take, hour by hour?

Measured on an ordinary Tuesday. With traffic ignored entirely, the same drive is 56 minutes.

  • 03:0038 minquietest
  • 08:0075 minbusiest
  • 13:0060 min
  • 18:0075 minbusiest
  • 22:0048 min

Typical traffic estimates, not live traffic. Sampled on August 26, 2026; a real journey moves with weather, incidents and events.

Step by step on public transport

110 minutes, TRY 175, 2 change(s). Here is the sampled itinerary.

  1. İstanbul Metro
    M4metro

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

    Ride 21 stops and get off at Ayrılık Çeşmesi.

    57 minutes · every 5 minutes

  2. B1 (Marmaray)train

    At Ayrılık Çeşmesi, change to the B1 (Marmaray) train towards Halkalı.

    • Üsküdar
    • Sirkeci

    Ride 3 stops and get off at Yenikapı.

    11 minutes

    Walk across to Aksaray Ring.

  3. 36bus

    At Aksaray Ring, change to the 36 bus towards Yeni Mahalle Metro.

    Ride 15 stops and get off at Tuna Anadolu Lisesi.

    17 minutes

  4. Arrival

    Walk 146 metres from Tuna Anadolu Lisesi to the address, about 2 minutes.

You walk 797 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 27 km on the Anadolu Otoyolu
Nearest rail station
Rami (T4), 347 m away

The airport is on the M4 metro line

Airport transfer

Choose your vehicle

Fixed prices for the 50 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) → Bayrampaşa route. Pick the class that fits your group.

  • Eco Van

    Eco Van

    Standard
    Up to 75
    €46
    Reserve
  • Mercedes Vito / VW Caravelle

    Mercedes Vito / VW Caravelle

    Business
    Up to 75
    €55
    Reserve
  • VIP Mercedes Maybach

    VIP Mercedes Maybach

    VIP
    Up to 45
    €64
    Reserve
  • Mercedes Sprinter / VW Crafter

    Mercedes Sprinter / VW Crafter

    Group
    Up to 1610
    €77
    Reserve
  • VIP Mercedes Sprinter Black

    VIP Mercedes Sprinter Black

    VIP
    Up to 1212
    €96
    Reserve
  • Mercedes E-Class

    Mercedes E-Class

    Business
    Up to 33
    €319
    Reserve
  • Mercedes S-Class

    Mercedes S-Class

    VIP
    Up to 33
    €575
    Reserve
  • Midibus

    Midibus

    Group
    Up to 2626
    €212
    Reserve
  • Bus

    Bus

    Group
    Up to 46100
    €460
    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 Bayrampaşa?
The fixed price starts at €46 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 €12 · TRY 674 each.
How long does the journey from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Bayrampaşa take?
The distance is 50 kilometres. With traffic ignored the drive is 56 minutes; around 08:00, the busiest hour measured, it reaches 75 minutes.
What time of day is best to travel?
The quietest hour measured is 03:00, at 38 minutes. The busiest is 08:00, when the same drive takes 75. That is a 37 minute difference.
Can you reach Bayrampaşa by public transport?
Yes. The sampled itinerary takes 110 minutes and needs 2 change(s): M4 + B1 (Marmaray) + 36.
What does public transport cost?
The İstanbulkart fare for the sampled itinerary is TRY 175 per person. The transfer's €46 is per vehicle, so it divides among the passengers.
How far do you walk on public transport?
The sampled itinerary involves 797 metres of walking, about 18 minutes, of which 146 metres are from the last stop to the address. A private transfer stops at the door.
What is the nearest rail station to Bayrampaşa?
Rami, 347 metres away. The T4 lines call there.
Does Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) have a metro connection?
Yes, the M4 line reaches the Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) terminal.

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