How to Get from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Kadıköy and Taksim?
Located on Istanbul’s Asian side, Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) is a popular hub for many low-cost airlines. If you’re heading to Kadıköy or Taksim, here are the best options in 2025:
1. Havabus Shuttle Buses 🚌
- Direct services to Kadıköy and Taksim.
- Kadıköy: 40–60 minutes
- Taksim: 60–90 minutes
- Price: ≈ 120–150 TL (2025)
- Comfortable seats and luggage storage available.
2. Metro 🚇
- The new M4 Kadıköy–Sabiha Gökçen Metro Line connects the airport directly to Kadıköy.
- Duration: ≈ 50 minutes
- Price: 15–20 TL (with Istanbulkart)
- Fastest and most budget-friendly option.
- To reach Taksim, transfer via Marmaray + M2 metro line from Kadıköy.
3. Taxi 🚕
- Kadıköy: 700–900 TL (40–60 minutes, depending on traffic)
- Taksim: 1000–1300 TL (60–90 minutes, depending on traffic)
- Convenient for families or travelers with luggage.
4. Private Transfer & Shuttle 🚐
- Private cars and shared shuttles are available.
- Prices start from 1200 TL.
- Ideal for groups or those seeking comfort.
Conclusion
- Fastest and cheapest option: Metro 🚇
- Direct and practical: Havabus 🚌
- Most comfortable but expensive: Taxi or private transfer 🚕🚐
