Hotel transfer

Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Mercure Istanbul Bakirkoy transfer

Private door-to-door transfer · about 65 km, 55 min · one fixed price.

Distance
65 km
Duration
~55 min
Fixed price

About this transfer

Landing on the Asian side and heading across to Bakırköy means travelling over to the European side. Arranging a Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Mercure Istanbul Bakirkoy transfer with us gets you met at the terminal exit with a name board. We take your luggage and drive you directly onto the Anadolu Otoyolu.

The route covers 65 km from terminal to lobby. Depending on the time of day, a clear run takes 55 minutes, though peak traffic can stretch the drive considerably. We track your flight before landing, so your driver is waiting outside whenever you clear baggage reclaim.

Public transit requires taking the M4 metro to Ayrılık Çeşmesi and transferring to the Marmaray line towards Yenimahalle. That rail trip takes about 93 minutes, followed by a walk with your bags to the hotel entrance. Managing connections and stairs after a flight takes extra time and effort.

Our private service takes your party straight to the hotel entrance without intermediate stops. One set price covers the vehicle, working out to €17 per passenger in a group of four. You step directly from the arrivals hall into our vehicle and head straight to check-in.

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
€34
TRY 128
Per person, four travelling
€17
TRY 128
Seats and luggage
Up to 7 passengers, 5 bags, one price
You carry them
Journey time
55 min
93 min
Stops on the way
None, straight there
27 stops before yours
Changes
None
1 · M4 + B1 (Marmaray)
Where it drops you
At the address itself
701 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
93 min
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 55 minutes.

  • 03:0041 minquietest
  • 08:0070 min
  • 13:0056 min
  • 18:0082 minbusiest
  • 22:0045 min

Typical traffic estimates, not live traffic. Sampled on October 4, 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

93 minutes, TRY 128, 1 change. 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
    • Yenikapı
    • Kazlıçeşme
    • Zeytinburnu

    Ride 6 stops and get off at Yenimahalle.

    20 minutes

  3. Arrival

    Walk 582 metres from Yenimahalle to the address, about 9 minutes.

You walk 701 metres in total along the way. One itinerary sampled for a weekday daytime departure. Lines, timetables and fares change; check before you travel.

Address
Yenimahalle, İstanbul Cd. No71, 34142 Bakırköy/İstanbul
Route
About 25 km on the Anadolu Otoyolu
Nearest rail station
Bakırköy (M1A, Marmaray), 540 m away

The airport is on the M4 metro line

Airport transfer

Choose your vehicle

Fixed prices for the 65 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) → Mercure Istanbul Bakirkoy route. Pick the class that fits your group.

  • Eco Van

    Eco Van

    Standard
    Up to 75
    €68
    Reserve
  • Mercedes Vito / VW Caravelle

    Mercedes Vito / VW Caravelle

    Business
    Up to 75
    €78
    Reserve
  • VIP Mercedes Maybach

    VIP Mercedes Maybach

    VIP
    Up to 45
    €90
    Reserve
  • Mercedes Sprinter / VW Crafter

    Mercedes Sprinter / VW Crafter

    Group
    Up to 1610
    €106
    Reserve
  • VIP Mercedes Sprinter Black

    VIP Mercedes Sprinter Black

    VIP
    Up to 1212
    €148
    Reserve
  • Midibus

    Midibus

    Group
    Up to 2626
    €275
    Reserve
  • Mercedes E-Class

    Mercedes E-Class

    Business
    Up to 33
    €410
    Reserve
  • Bus

    Bus

    Group
    Up to 46100
    €587
    Reserve
  • Mercedes S-Class

    Mercedes S-Class

    VIP
    Up to 33
    €732
    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 Mercure Istanbul Bakirkoy?
The fixed price starts at €68 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 €17 each.
How long does the journey from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Mercure Istanbul Bakirkoy take?
The distance is 65 kilometres. With traffic ignored the drive is 55 minutes; around 18:00, the busiest hour measured, it reaches 82 minutes.
What time of day is best to travel?
The quietest hour measured is 03:00, at 41 minutes. The busiest is 18:00, when the same drive takes 82. That is a 41 minute difference.
Can you reach Mercure Istanbul Bakirkoy by public transport?
Yes. The sampled itinerary takes 93 minutes and needs 1 change: M4 + B1 (Marmaray).
What does public transport cost?
The İstanbulkart fare for the sampled itinerary is TRY 128 per person. The transfer's €68 is per vehicle, so it divides among the passengers.
How far do you walk on public transport?
The sampled itinerary involves 701 metres of walking, about 14 minutes, of which 582 metres are from the last stop to the address. A private transfer stops at the door.
What is the nearest rail station to Mercure Istanbul Bakirkoy?
Bakırköy, 540 metres away. The M1A, Marmaray 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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