How long is the transfer from Sabiha Gökçen to Kartal?

About 16 km and 21 minutes on average without traffic. Both points are on the same side, so there is no bridge or tunnel; at rush hour just leave a little margin on the D100.

What does it cost, and is there a night surcharge?

The fixed price is 2,000 TRY for the Vito and 2,500 TRY for the Sprinter. It does not depend on the hour: landing after midnight, you pay the same amount.

What if I land at Istanbul Airport?

From IST, Kartal is about 71 km and 74 minutes, the route crosses the Bosphorus and the fixed Vito price is 3,200 TRY. If your flight can go to either airport, SAW is a much shorter and cheaper run to Kartal.

Kartal → Sabiha Gökçen Airport VIP Transfer

Kartal Sabiha Gökçen Airport VIP transfer — just 16 km, about 21 minutes, no bridge crossing needed. Live flight tracking, door-to-door pickup. Book 24/7.

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Sabiha Gökçen – Kartal VIP Transfer

From Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) to Kartal is about 16 km, and the average drive is 21 minutes without traffic. The fixed price is 2,000 TRY in a VIP Mercedes Vito and 2,500 TRY in the 14-seat Mercedes Sprinter.

About Kartal

Kartal is a dense residential district on the Marmara coast of the Asian side, between Maltepe and Pendik. It is a neighbour of the airport, so it is one of the shortest rides a SAW passenger can take. The waterfront and the market streets are the everyday centre of the district.

The Drive

The airport and Kartal are both on the Asian side, so there is no Bosphorus crossing. The calculated route leaves the airport on its internal road, joins Abdi İpekçi Avenue, then takes the D100 highway down into Kartal. The 21-minute average assumes no traffic; at D100 rush hour it can run longer, while the fare stays as booked.

At the Airport

Add your flight number when you book: the driver follows your landing and waits at the terminal exit even if the flight is late, with no extra charge. Enter pickup and drop-off on the homepage and the fare appears at once; no prepayment is taken.

Why Lider Transfer?

The amount shown at booking is final
If your flight runs late the driver is rescheduled
Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before pickup
Support in Turkish and English is open around the clock

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the transfer from Sabiha Gökçen to Kartal? About 16 km and 21 minutes on average without traffic. Both points are on the same side, so there is no bridge or tunnel; at rush hour just leave a little margin on the D100.
What does it cost, and is there a night surcharge? The fixed price is 2,000 TRY for the Vito and 2,500 TRY for the Sprinter. It does not depend on the hour: landing after midnight, you pay the same amount.
What if I land at Istanbul Airport? From IST, Kartal is about 71 km and 74 minutes, the route crosses the Bosphorus and the fixed Vito price is 3,200 TRY. If your flight can go to either airport, SAW is a much shorter and cheaper run to Kartal.

Nearby Areas

We also run Sabiha Gökçen transfers to nearby Maltepe and Pendik. If you land at Istanbul Airport instead, see the Istanbul Airport – Kartal page.