Sabiha Gökçen – Sultanahmet VIP Transfer

The road from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Sultanahmet is about 41 km, and the average drive takes 45 minutes without traffic. The fixed price is 3,000 TRY in a VIP Mercedes Vito and 4,000 TRY in the 14-seat Mercedes Sprinter.

About Sultanahmet

Sultanahmet is the tourist centre of the Historic Peninsula, in the Fatih district. The Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, the Basilica Cistern and Topkapı Palace are around the square, all within walking distance. Most of the small hotels nearby are on narrow streets, and your driver drops you at the closest suitable point.

Bosphorus Crossing and Time

SAW is on the Asian side and Sultanahmet is on the European side, so the ride crosses the Bosphorus. The calculated route leaves on Abdi İpekçi Avenue, joins the D100, crosses the Asian side along it and goes under the Bosphorus through the Eurasia Tunnel before heading down to Sultanahmet. The 45 minutes assume no traffic; the D100 and the tunnel exit often get busy in the morning and evening, so the real time can be noticeably longer. The fixed price is not affected.

Meeting and Booking

Add your flight number when booking: your landing is tracked, and if the flight is delayed the driver waits for you at the terminal exit at the new time at no extra charge. Enter the route on the homepage and the price appears instantly; 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 Sultanahmet? About 41 km, 45 minutes on average without traffic. Because of the Bosphorus crossing, the time can be noticeably longer at busy hours; for the ride back we suggest leaving early for your flight.
• Do we cross the Bosphorus by bridge or tunnel? The calculated route uses the Eurasia Tunnel. Depending on traffic the driver may choose another crossing; the price stays as booked.
• Why take a transfer instead of public transport? Public transport from the airport to Sultanahmet usually needs changes. With a lot of luggage or a late landing, being dropped at the closest point to your hotel for a fixed price is easier for most travellers; it depends on your plans.
• What does it cost if I land at Istanbul Airport? From IST, Sultanahmet is about 47 km and 64 minutes, with no Bosphorus crossing, and the fixed Vito price is 2,300 TRY. Sultanahmet is on the European side, so coming from IST is 700 TRY cheaper.

Nearby Areas

For other neighbourhoods in the same district see our Fatih transfer page, and for the other side of the Golden Horn see Beyoğlu transfer. Landing at Istanbul Airport? The Istanbul Airport – Sultanahmet transfer page fits you.