Taksim to Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) Vito transfer
Going from Taksim to Sabiha Gökçen means crossing to the Asian side. The drive starts at 55 minutes and gets close to an hour and a half when the bridge is jammed.
What is the road like?
The driver goes through Beşiktaş onto the 15 July Martyrs Bridge and continues on the Asian side along the E-5 or the TEM as far as Kurtköy. If the bridge is locked, the Eurasia Tunnel or the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge is used. After the crossing the road is long but usually clear.
Good to know
Between 17:00 and 20:00 traffic flows from Europe to Asia. On the way to an evening flight you are right in that flow, and the bridge approach alone can take half an hour. Many flights leave Sabiha Gökçen early in the morning; if you set off around 04:00 you arrive in 45–50 minutes. Check your ticket to confirm which airport you are flying from, because from Taksim the two airports are in opposite directions.
What does the price include?
Prices shown are one-way and per vehicle; bridge and motorway tolls are usually included. Waiting time at the pickup address, extra stops, night rates and peak-season surcharges are agreed with the listing owner.
The prices on this page are market averages. Each vehicle owner sets their own price; you see the final price and availability in the reply to your request.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Vito transfer from Taksim to Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW)?
In September 2026 the average is 3,300 – 4,400 ₺, about 59 – 79 €. The price is one way and per vehicle, not per person. The vehicle owner who replies to your request confirms the exact amount.
How long does it take from Taksim to Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) in a Vito?
The road is about 45–50 km and the drive takes 55–85 min. At busy hours, plan for the upper end.
I have an evening flight. How do I avoid the bridge traffic?
Avoiding it altogether is hard, but leaving early helps. If you are across the bridge before 16:30, the rest of the road is easy. Depending on the traffic that day, the owner may also suggest the Eurasia Tunnel.
What happens if I go to Istanbul Airport by mistake?
The two airports are about 90 kilometres and an hour and a half apart, and in most cases the flight is missed. So put your flight number in the request, not just the airport name. The owner can see from the flight number which airport it is.
How long before my flight should I leave?
The general rule is to be at the terminal 3 hours before an international departure and 2 hours before a domestic one. Add the 55–85 min drive and some margin for traffic on top. If you put your flight time in the request, the owner will suggest a pickup time to match.