Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Taksim Transfers – Taxi, Havabus & Private Options

Stuck on how to reach Taksim from Sabiha Gökçen Airport? Skip the stress — here’s the real breakdown of Havabus fares, taxi costs, metro routes, and private transfers in 2025

Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Taksim Transfers – Taxi, Havabus & Private Options
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Traveling from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Taksim Square? Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a frequent traveler, this guide covers every option — from budget buses to fast private transfers. Compare fares, travel times, and find the best way to reach Istanbul’s vibrant city center stress-free.

Prefer comfort and speed? Book your private transfer from SAW to Taksim now — starting at €35. Fixed prices, 24/7 service, and door-to-door convenience.

Quick Fare Comparison (2025)

Type Duration 2025 Price Service Hours Best For
Havabus ~90–110 min 145 TL (€5) per person 06:00 – 00:00 (every 30 min) Budget travelers, light luggage
Metro + Marmaray ~80–100 min 50–75 TL (€2) 06:00 – 00:00 Cheapest option, but 2–3 line changes
Taxi ~60–80 min 800–1000 TL (€25–30) 24/7 Quick & direct, but traffic affects fare
Private Transfer ~60–80 min €35–40 (fixed, all passengers) 24/7 (pre-booked) Families, groups, hassle-free door-to-door

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Sabiha gokcen to taksim taxi

Taxi from Sabiha Airport to Taksim

  • Fare (2025): 800–1000 TL (€25–30), depending on traffic and route.
  • Duration: ~1–1.5 hours.
  • Tip: Always ensure the meter is running. Apps like BiTaksi or iTaksi help avoid scams.
  • Best if you’re carrying luggage or traveling late night.

Public Transportation: Budget-Friendly Options

For budget-conscious travelers, public transport is an excellent option to get from Sabiha Gokcen airport to Taksim:

Havabus Shuttle (Budget-Friendly)

  • Departure: Outside SAW arrivals terminal.
  • Arrival: Taksim Square (Point Hotel).
  • Frequency: Every 30–45 minutes, from 06:00 to midnight.
  • Fare (2025): 145 TL (€5). Pay onboard with Istanbulkart or cash.
  • Duration: 90–110 minutes, traffic-dependent.
  • Best for solo travelers looking for the cheapest direct link.
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Metro & Marmaray Combo

  • Take Metro M4 from SAW → Ayrılık Çeşmesi.
  • Switch to Marmaray → Yenikapı.
  • Transfer to M2 line → Taksim Square.
  • Fare (2025): 50–75 TL (€2). Requires Istanbulkart (50 TL for the card itself).
  • Duration: ~80–100 minutes.
  • Good for budget-savvy travelers who don’t mind multiple changes.
Sabiha Airport to Beyoglu by Metro, Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Beyoglu

 Public Bus to Taksim

  • Example route: 16S → Kozyatağı Metro → 129T bus → Taksim Square.
  • Fare: ~45 TL (~€1.2) with Istanbulkart.
  • Duration: ~2h 15m.
  • Cheapest option, but slow and requires transfers.
Sabiha Airport to Beyoglu by Bus, Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Beyoglu

Private Transfer: The Stress-Free Choice

If you value comfort and time, private transfers are the most reliable.

  • Fare: From €35–40 (fixed price for all passengers).
  • Duration: ~60–80 minutes.
  • Service: 24/7, door-to-door, pre-booked.
  • Ideal for families, groups, or those arriving late at night.

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Taksim to Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Return Trip)

  • Options are identical in reverse.
  • Always leave at least 3 hours before your flight due to Istanbul traffic.
  • Havabus, taxi, metro, and private transfers are all available from Taksim.

Conclusion

From budget Havabus shuttles to fast private transfers, there’s a travel option for every type of traveler from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Taksim.

Don’t risk missing your flight or wasting time in queues. Reserve your private transfer today for a smooth, fixed-price ride.

Reservation is also available on WhatsApp +90 543 615 2061 

Frequently Asked Questions

Here, you can find information about airport transportation services.

If you need to travel from Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to the city center, one of the best options is a private transfer. A private minivan shuttle from Sabiha Airport to Beyoglu costs 35 Euros and can accommodate up to 6 passengers

Here you can find the rates of transfer from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Taksim Square for different types of cars in 2025,

Vehicle Type Capacity  Price
Economic Taxi 1-2 39 €
Economic Minivan 1-6  47 €
Mercedes Vito 1-6  55 €
VIP Mercedes Vito 1-4  77 €
Mercedes Sprinter Minibus 1-14 83 €
Midibus 1-27 248 €
Bus 1-45 605 €
Mercedes E Class 1-3 248 €
Mercedes S Class 1-3 440 €

It differs depending on the time of day, But in the daytime, it would be around 80 Minutes. After Istanbul traffic pick time, it could be 50 Minutes.

The best public transportation would be the Havabus, otherwise, you can use a private airport shuttle for 45 Euros.

You need to use 3 different metro Lines from Sabiha airport to Beyoglu and it takes around 2 hours.

Here are the rates for taxis in Istanbul for the 2025 year

Taxi Type Starting Price Price Per Km Example for a 50 Km Rout

Yellow

40,50 TL  27 Tl 1390.50 Tl

Blue

46.58 Tl 31,05 1599,08 TL

Black

68,85 Tl 45,09 Tl 2323,35 Tl

There are different routes from Taksim Square to Sabiha, but 2 routes are more common. If there is not a lot of traffic the short way could be used by 42 Km, if there is a lot of traffic the other one could be used by 50Km, so for black taxis would be 1666 TL from Taksim Square to Sabiha Gokcen Airport

You can book a black taxi or Vito transfer on our website for the price of 35 euros from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Taksim Square. 

You can book a transfer from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Karakoy with different vehicle types at a reasonable price, Here are the rates of Sabiha Airport Transfer to Karakoy, 

Vehicle Type Capacity  Price
Economic Taxi 1-2 39 €
Economic Minivan 1-6  47 €
Mercedes Vito 1-6  55 €
VIP Mercedes Vito 1-4  77 €
Mercedes Sprinter Minibus 1-14 83 €
Midibus 1-27 248 €
Bus 1-45 605 €
Mercedes E Class 1-3 248 €
Mercedes S Class 1-3 440 €

 

You can book a transfer from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Galataport with different vehicle types at a reasonable price, Here are the rates of Sabiha Airport Transfer to Galataport in 2025

Vehicle Type Capacity  Price
Economic Taxi 1-2 39 €
Economic Minivan 1-6  47 €
Mercedes Vito 1-6  55 €
VIP Mercedes Vito 1-4  77 €
Mercedes Sprinter Minibus 1-14 83 €
Midibus 1-27 248 €
Bus 1-45 605 €
Mercedes E Class 1-3 248 €
Mercedes S Class 1-3 440 €

 

You can book a transfer from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Galata Tower with different vehicle types at a reasonable price, Here are the rates of Sabiha Airport Transfer to Galata Tower in 2025

Vehicle Type Capacity  Price
Economic Taxi 1-2 39 €
Economic Minivan 1-6  47 €
Mercedes Vito 1-6  55 €
VIP Mercedes Vito 1-4  77 €
Mercedes Sprinter Minibus 1-14 83 €
Midibus 1-27 248 €
Bus 1-45 605 €
Mercedes E Class 1-3 248 €
Mercedes S Class 1-3 440 €

 

Prices start from €45 for an economic taxi, or €63 for a VIP Vito.

Around 70 minutes in normal traffic.

Yes, Havabus operates a shared shuttle, or you can book a private SAW transfer to Taksim/Beyoğlu.

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