Sabiha Gökçen to Kadıköy transfer
A private transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Kadıköy costs from €45 per car in Economy (up to 3 passengers) or €61 in a van for up to 7. Both are on the Asian side, so the 37 km drive needs no Bosphorus crossing and takes about 45 minutes outside rush hour. Pickups at SAW between 14:45 and 21:00 cost 30% more.
Drive times are estimates outside rush hour. Istanbul traffic can make them much longer, and we cannot guarantee an arrival time.
Prices by vehicle
| Vehicle | Models | Passengers | Suitcases | One way, per car |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Skoda Octavia, Toyota Prius or similar | 3 | 3 | €45 |
| Standard Class | Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series, Cadillac XTS or similar | 3 | 3 | €123 |
| First Class | Mercedes S-Class, BMW 7 Series, Audi A8 or similar | 3 | 3 | €384 |
| Van Standard | Mercedes Vito, Ford Custom, Chevrolet Suburban or similar | 7 | 7 | €61 |
| Van First Class | Mercedes V-Class, Cadillac Escalade or similar | 6 | 6 | €94 |
| Minibus | Mercedes Sprinter, Ford Transit or similar | 16 | 16 | €93 |
Prices are per car, one way, fixed when you book. Tolls, parking, meet & greet and VAT are included. Pickups at SAW between 14:45 and 21:00 cost 30% more. Book a return transfer at the same time and the return leg is 10% off.
Car or M4 metro?
The M4 metro runs from SAW to Kadıköy in about 52 minutes for 46.20 TL with an Istanbulkart, from about 06:00 to midnight, and you carry your own bags. A car is the easier choice when you land late at night, travel with children or have several suitcases, and for three or four people the per-car price is often close to separate tickets plus a taxi from the station.
Landing at SAW late at night
The M4 metro stops at about midnight, so after a late landing the choice is a taxi or a car booked in advance. Our price does not go up at night: the 30% peak rate applies only to pickups at SAW between 14:45 and 21:00, so a late-night pickup to Kadıköy costs the standard price from €45 per car. We track your flight, so a delay does not change the price, and the 60 minutes of free waiting start when you land. For the M4's current hours, check metro.istanbul.
Where in Kadıköy
We drive to any address in the Kadıköy district: Moda, Fenerbahçe, Caddebostan, Bağdat Avenue, Acıbadem and Kozyatağı. Üsküdar and Ataşehir are also close to SAW; see the Sabiha Gökçen price list.
Meeting your driver at SAW
After customs, walk out of the terminal to the TÜRSAB building opposite column 5. Inside, tell reception you are here for 3E; our team brings you to your driver, a few minutes' walk away. You don't need mobile data for this. We track your flight and the first 60 minutes after landing are free.
What the price includes and what costs extra
- Meet and greet with a name sign, and help with your luggage
- Flight tracking: a delay costs nothing extra
- 60 minutes of free waiting from the actual landing time (20 minutes at hotel and address pickups)
- Motorway, bridge and tunnel tolls, airport parking and VAT
At extra cost
- Baby or booster seat: €10 per seat, per transfer (tell us the child's age, weight and height)
- Extra stop on the route: €20
- Waiting beyond the free time, only when agreed: per 15 minutes, from €5 (Economy) to €40 (First Class)
- Return transfer booked together: 10% off the return leg
Payment: cash to the driver at the end of the ride in EUR, TRY or USD; companies can pay by invoice. Full terms: Legal & Booking Policies.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a transfer from Sabiha Gökçen to Kadıköy?
From €45 per car in Economy and €61 in a Van Standard. Pickups at SAW between 14:45 and 21:00 cost 30% more.
How long is the drive from SAW to Kadıköy?
About 45 minutes for the 37 km outside rush hour.
What is the best way from Sabiha Gökçen to Kadıköy late at night?
After about midnight, when the M4 has stopped, a car booked in advance is the simplest option: night pickups cost the standard price, from €45 per car, and your driver follows your flight.
Is the metro faster than a car?
Sometimes, at rush hour. The M4 takes about 52 minutes and runs until about midnight.
How long does the driver wait at the airport?
Waiting at the airport is free for 1 hour. The 60 minutes start when your flight lands, so passport control and baggage claim are covered at no extra cost.
What happens if my flight is delayed?
Nothing changes for you. We track your flight number and your driver arrives for the actual landing time. The 60 minutes of free waiting start after landing.