About Sabiha Gökçen Airport
Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) is a single-terminal airport on Istanbul's Asian side, in Pendik; it stays busy at night due to heavy low-cost carrier traffic, and the private transfer meeting point is across the street under the pedestrian overpass.
Because of its concentration of low-cost carrier traffic, the airport stays busy at night too — especially between 23:00 and 04:00 — which makes a pre-booked private transfer especially valuable for late arrivals. Being on the Asian side means fast access to Anatolian districts like Kadıköy with no Bosphorus crossing, while reaching European-side districts like Sultanahmet or Taksim requires crossing a Bosphorus bridge or tunnel.
Private transfer vehicles cannot wait directly outside the terminal exit; the meeting point is across the street, under the pedestrian overpass.
Last verified: 30 July 2026
- Terminals
- 1 (international & domestic share one building)
- Location
- Pendik, Asian side
- WiFi
- Free (SGIA-Free-WiFi, SMS or passport-kiosk verification)
- Private transfer meeting point
- Across from arrivals, under the pedestrian overpass
- Peak congestion
- 23:00-04:00 (heavy low-cost carrier traffic)
Arrivals level — walk straight from the terminal exit and cross under the pedestrian overpass; the meeting point is opposite columns 10 and 13. Your driver waits there with a name or booking-code sign.
Key Facts
What to expect the moment you land.
What to Know Before Your Transfer
Airport Guide
WiFi, SIM cards, ATMs and more at Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
Traffic, Tolls & Timing
What affects your journey time from Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
What's Included
Services We Offer at This Airport
How to Book
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What happens after you land at Sabiha Gökçen Airport
Four things, in this order. Nothing to arrange in the terminal, nothing to pay at the other end.
- 1
We watch the flight, not the schedule
Your driver is assigned before you take off and follows the flight in real time. A delay moves the pickup; it never cancels it.
- 2
A name sign in the arrivals hall
Arrivals level — walk straight from the terminal exit and cross under the pedestrian overpass; the meeting point is opposite columns 10 and 13. Your driver waits there with a name or booking-code sign.
- 3
Your luggage is not your problem
The driver takes the cases and walks you to the vehicle. No queue, no negotiation, no shared shuttle waiting to fill up.
- 4
Parking is already paid
Car park fees, tolls and any crossing on the route are inside the price you agreed. Nothing is collected on arrival unless you chose to pay the driver in cash.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I meet my driver at Sabiha Gökçen Airport?
Arrivals level — walk straight from the terminal exit and cross under the pedestrian overpass; the meeting point is opposite columns 10 and 13. Your driver waits there with a name or booking-code sign.
What happens if my flight is delayed?
We track your flight, so your driver adjusts pickup time automatically at no extra charge.
How much luggage can I bring?
Standard sedans fit 1–3 suitcases; larger groups or extra luggage should choose a Vito or Sprinter.
Is the price shown final?
Yes — the price you see includes route fees. It is fixed at booking and does not change during the ride.