Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €45
- Round trip
- €90
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Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Kartal Transfer & Taxi
About 13 km · 15 min. Fixed price, professional driver, meet & greet and payment in the vehicle.
- from €45
- Fixed price
- Free cancellation
- Pay in the vehicle
At a glance
Kartal is about 13 km from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW), around 15 min by car. A private DriveOnPort transfer costs from €45 per vehicle one way (Economy, up to 3 passengers); the VIP Sprinter for up to 16 passengers costs €75. Prices are fixed and paid in the vehicle.
- Route
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) → Kartal
- Distance
- ~13 km
- Travel time
- ~15 min
- Price
- from €45 one way · €90 return (per vehicle)
- Vehicles
- Economy €45 (3 passengers) · First Class €50 (6 passengers) · VIP Sprinter €75 (16 passengers)
- Service
- Private door-to-door, meet & greet with name sign, flight tracking, free cancellation
- Hotels
- 8 hotels, door to door
Kartal transfer & taxi prices
Prices are per vehicle, not per person. Round trips are charged for each direction.
First Class
- 6
- 6
- One way
- €50
- Round trip
- €100
VIP Sprinter
- 16
- 16
- One way
- €75
- Round trip
- €150
Kartal to Sabiha Gökçen Airport Transfer & Taxi (return)
The return trip from Kartal to Sabiha Gökçen Airport has the same fixed price and takes about 15 min. Leave at least 2 h 15 min before a domestic flight and 3 h 15 min before an international one. Add the return in the booking form – a round trip with the most affordable vehicle costs €90.
Domestic2 h 15 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
International3 h 15 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
About Kartal
Kartal is a coastal district on the Marmara shore of Istanbul's Asian side, where extensive urban renewal in recent years has added many residential and office towers. Its seafront park and promenade, the ferries to the Princes' Islands and the metro line running towards Kadıköy are among its notable features. With both long-established neighbourhoods and newly developed residential areas, Kartal is a practical base for people who use Sabiha Gökçen regularly.
Transfers to Kartal stay entirely on the Asian side and do not cross the Bosphorus. If you are heading to Kartal pier to catch a ferry to the islands, you can enter the pier as your destination in the booking, and your driver will drop you at the closest accessible point. If you are travelling with large suitcases or extra luggage, mention it in the booking notes so a suitable vehicle can be arranged.
Hotels in Kartal
Choose your hotel to see its own prices, route and details.
Titanic Business KartalKaptan-ı Derya Caddesi Orta
The Grand Mira Business HotelSaraylı Sokağı 3 Yukarı
Emex HotelAnkara Caddesi Kordonboyu
Anatolia Inn OtelÖzçin Sokağı Kordonboyu
216 Suites Eagle PalaceKocatepe Caddesi Esentepe
Zengin City HotelKüçükmenderes Sokağı Esentepe
Hotel Villa VanillaYıldız Caddesi Karlıktepe
Ramada by Wyndham Istanbul PendikKartal Caddesi 53 Cumhuriyet
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about the Sabiha Gökçen Airport – Kartal transfer.
How long is the transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Kartal?
The journey of about 13 km takes around 15 min in normal traffic. It can take longer at peak times, but the price is fixed and never changes.
How much is a transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Kartal?
Prices are per vehicle, not per person. One-way prices: Economy €45 (3 passengers), First Class €50 (6 passengers), VIP Sprinter €75 (16 passengers). Taxes, tolls and meet & greet are included.
Is this a taxi or a transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Kartal?
It works like a private airport taxi booked in advance: only your group travels in the car, door to door from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Kartal. Unlike a metered taxi, the price is fixed when you book – from €45 per vehicle – with no surcharge for traffic or luggage, and the driver waits for you with a name sign.
We are a large group – which vehicle should we choose for Kartal?
Our largest vehicle for Kartal is the VIP Sprinter, carrying up to 16 passengers for €75 one way. Vehicles that suit your group size are shown automatically when you book.
Can I also book the return transfer from Kartal to Sabiha Gökçen Airport?
Yes. Simply use "Add return" in the booking form and enter your return date and time. The return costs the same; the round trip with the most affordable vehicle is €90.
Do you also serve destinations near Kartal?
Yes. We also offer private transfers from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to nearby destinations such as Pendik, Maltepe and Ataşehir. You can see all destinations on our airport page.