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Private transfers from Sabiha Gökçen Airport
Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) sits on Istanbul's Asian side, in Pendik, and serves as the main base for low-cost carriers like Pegasus Airlines. A single integrated terminal building hosts both domestic and international passengers under one roof; the basement connects directly to the M4 metro station, and the departures level has 128 check-in counters.
- Typical transfer
- 30–50 min
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
- IATA code
- SAW
- City
- Istanbul
- 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.
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
Enter your trip
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Choose a vehicle
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Confirm details
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Pickup
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What happens after you land at Sabiha Gökçen Airport
What to expect, in this order.
- 1
Share your flight details
Add your flight number when you book. Flight status is monitored for airport pickups, and pickup timing may be adjusted based on the actual arrival time.
- 2
Pickup details are confirmed
Arrivals level — walk straight from the terminal exit and cross under the pedestrian overpass; the meeting point is opposite columns 10 and 13.
- 3
A private vehicle
Your transfer is private, not a shared shuttle.
- 4
Payment
Optional extras and any card-payment fee are itemised before you confirm; the payment options available are shown at checkout.
Related guides
- From Istanbul’s Districts to the Airport: Planning the Departure Transfer to IST and SAW
- Between Istanbul’s Two Airports: IST to Sabiha Gökçen (and Back)
- Group Arrivals and Heavy Luggage: Choosing the Right Transfer Vehicle Class
- Sabiha Gökçen at Night: Metro Hours Versus a Private Transfer
- Sabiha Gökçen Arrival: From the Terminal to the Pickup Point
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.
What happens if my flight is delayed?
We track your flight, and pickup timing may be adjusted to your actual arrival.
How much luggage can I bring?
Capacity depends on the vehicle category. Enter your passengers and luggage when you book and choose from the Vito and Sprinter options shown.
When is the price 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.