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Sabiha Gökçen Airport is located in Pendik, on the Anatolian Side of Istanbul. From the airport, you can get to the city center by metro, municipal bus, Havabus, public transport with a Marmaray transfer, taxi, car rental, or transfer service.

• The airport is the terminus of the M4 Kadıköy–Sabiha Gökçen Airport metro line. The line takes about 50 minutes to get from the airport to Kadıköy.
• You can transfer to Marmaray at Ayrılık Çeşmesi station and to the Metrobus at Ünalan station.
• Timetables and weekend night services vary according to the current IBB (Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality) schedule. For up-to-date information, you can check Metro Istanbul's announcements.
• You board the metro with an Istanbulkart. To buy a card, you can use the ticket machines at the stations.

• With Havabus services, you can reach Taksim and Kadıköy without transfers.
• The Taksim line follows the Kavacık and Zincirlikuyu route. The journey takes about 1.5 hours, depending on traffic.
• The Kadıköy line also stops at Yenisahra. The journey to Kadıköy takes about 1 hour, depending on traffic.
• For current timetables and fares, you can check Havabus's official website.

• E10: Kadıköy via Kurtköy
• E3: 4. Levent Metro (European Side)
• 16S: Uzunçayır Metrobus
• MR60: Pendik YHT (Marmaray)
• Routes and schedules may change. For up-to-date information, you can check the official IETT website or mobile app.

• With Marmaray, you can reach many parts of the city by transferring.
• You can take the MR60 bus to Pendik YHT station and transfer to Marmaray.
• You can also take the M4 metro to Ayrılık Çeşmesi station and switch to Marmaray.

• You can take a taxi from the airport to anywhere in the city.
• Bridge and tunnel tolls are paid by the passenger.

• There are offices of international and local car rental companies at the airport.
• If you make a reservation in advance, you can pick up your car without waiting in line.

• You can travel comfortably from the airport to different parts of the city with a private transfer service.
• It is recommended to book your transfer at least one day in advance.

You can reach the city by metro, bus, Havaist shuttle, taxi, rental car, or private transfer. Public transportation may require an additional connection.

The M11 metro line connects Gayrettepe, Istanbul Airport, and Halkalı, with 15 stations along its 69-kilometer route. The trip between the airport and Gayrettepe takes about 30 minutes. Check the timetable for current service hours, especially for late-night or early-morning trips.

• Stops between the airport and Gayrettepe: İhsaniye, Göktürk, Kemerburgaz, Üniversite-Hasdal, and Kağıthane
• Transfer at Gayrettepe: M2 Hacıosman – Yenikapı metro line (for Taksim) and the Metrobus at Zincirlikuyu
• Transfer at Halkalı: Marmaray

İETT runs five bus lines from the airport to destinations across the city, including Mahmutbey, Mecidiyeköy, Halkalı, Arnavutköy, and Sarıyer. Bus trips take longer than the metro and depend on traffic.

• Lines: H-1, H-2, H-3, H-6, and H-8

Havaist runs shuttles from the airport to more than 10 destinations across the city. The Taksim shuttle stops at Beşiktaş on the way. Fares and accepted payment methods depend on the route, so check the Havaist website or app for current details.

• Destinations include Sultanahmet, Taksim, Aksaray, Kadıköy, Bakırköy, Esenler Bus Terminal, Beylikdüzü, Avcılar–Bahçeşehir, Halkalı–Başakşehir, Silivri, Arnavutköy, and Sabiha Gökçen Airport

Yellow, turquoise, and black taxis serve the airport 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All taxis charge by meter, and you pay any bridge crossings, bus terminal exit fees, and toll roads on top of the fare. Turquoise and black taxis cost more than yellow taxis (currently about 15% and 70% more).

Several car rental companies have desks at the airport. A rental car gives you flexibility to visit the Historic Peninsula, Taksim, Kadıköy, Üsküdar, Florya, Polonezköy, Çatalca, and Şile. Book before you arrive to speed up pickup.

A private transfer takes you from the airport to your chosen destination in Istanbul. It generally costs more than public transportation, but you travel door to door in comfort. Booking in advance is recommended.