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Sabiha Gökçen Airport - Bursa Private Transfer

Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) is the nearer of Istanbul's two airports to Bursa: about 118 km, roughly 82 minutes by the routing estimate. Both are on the Anatolian side of the Bosphorus, so the road does not cross the strait; it crosses the Gulf of İzmit, normally on the Osmangazi Bridge, which opened on 1 July 2016. The General Directorate of Highways (KGM) says the bridge cuts the gulf crossing to about 6 minutes.

Distance
118 km
Duration
82 min
From
To
Date & Time
Passengers
2

Flight tracking · Upfront price · Optional meet & greet

Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Bursa is about 118 km and roughly 82 minutes by road, normally across the Osmangazi Bridge. A private transfer uses a Mercedes Vito or Sprinter vehicle, and the price is shown before you book.

Distance
~118 km
Duration
~82 minutes (routing estimate)
Vehicles
Mercedes Vito, Mercedes Sprinter
Pickup
Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW)
Upfront price
Flight tracking
Optional meet & greet
Cancellation terms in your confirmation email

About this route

A private transfer takes you from the airport to your hotel or address in Bursa in one vehicle, without changing between airport transport, a sea-bus pier and city transport. GoTürkiye describes Bursa as the first capital of the Ottoman Empire, and its historic core and the village of Cumalıkızık make up a UNESCO World Heritage property inscribed in 2014. Enter your hotel or address in Osmangazi, Nilüfer, Yıldırım or elsewhere in the city when you book, so the quote and the pickup plan match your real drop-off point.

Istanbul Airport (IST) is farther from Bursa, about 192 km and roughly 139 minutes, so if your flights allow a choice of airport it is worth comparing both.

Traffic, tolls & arrival

What affects your journey time on this route.

Crossings on the route we price
Anadolu Motorway (O-4)Medium
Osmangazi BridgeMedium
Route charges used in the price
Osmangazi Bridge Toll€40.00

Based on the drive used for your price. If you travel differently, you can change a crossing at checkout.

Best For

Heritage and UNESCO visits
Travellers heading for Bursa's Grand Mosque, Green Tomb and the UNESCO-listed village of Cumalıkızık.
Groups and families with luggage
One vehicle from the airport to the hotel, instead of changing between airport transport, a sea-bus pier and local transport.
Uludağ and weekend trips
Visitors continuing to Uludağ or staying outside the centre; give the exact hotel address when you book.

What's Included

Flight tracking
Mercedes Vito or Sprinter vehicle

How to Book

1

Enter your trip

Pickup, drop-off, date and passenger count — see your price before you book.

2

Choose a vehicle

Compare capacity, luggage and comfort for your group.

3

Confirm details

Add your flight number so we can track it.

4

Pickup

Pickup details are confirmed with you after booking.

Arriving in Bursa

Flight status is monitored for airport pickups, and pickup timing may be adjusted based on the actual arrival time. Give the full name or address of your Bursa hotel when you book. As guidance, allow extra time at weekends and around public holidays, when roads toward Bursa can be busier. Check the current opening hours of the sights you plan to visit, and the current status of the Uludağ cable car if you are heading up the mountain.

Transport Options Compared

All the ways to get to Bursa, compared.

BUDO sea bus (Kabataş to Mudanya)
Check current timetable
Passenger-only; departs from Kabataş, not from the airport
Private transfer
~82 min
Airport to your Bursa address in one vehicle

Practical Notes

Alternative Routes
The BUDO passenger sea bus links Istanbul's Kabataş pier with Mudanya on the Bursa side; Burulaş says all BUDO Istanbul services have run from Kabataş Transfer Centre since 1 January 2026 and publishes timetables and extra sailings at budo.burulas.com.tr. From Sabiha Gökçen Airport you would first need to reach Kabataş, and the sea bus carries passengers without vehicles.
Large Luggage
Choose the vehicle by passengers and luggage: Mercedes Vito vehicles seat up to 6 or 7 passengers and Mercedes Sprinter vehicles seat 12 or 16. The booking shows each vehicle's passenger and luggage capacity before you pay.

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Airport
Sabiha Gökçen Airport
City
Bursa

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the ride to Bursa take?
Typically around 82 minutes, depending on traffic.
When is the price for this route shown?
The price for your route and vehicle is shown before you book. Optional extras you add and any card-payment fee, where applicable, are itemised before you confirm.
What happens if my flight is delayed?
We track your flight, and pickup timing may be adjusted to your actual arrival.
Can I book a round trip?
Yes, round trips can be booked together from the homepage booking widget, typically at a discount.

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