How to get from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Bakirkoy
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Jr. Due, Oklahoma
June 21, 2020
My wife and I traveled to Istanbul for the first time in November. We were a little intimidated, having not been there, and during Covid. It was great to exit the terminal, and immediately see the sign for our transportation....
Elenadey, Florida
January 15, 2021
The companies employees go above and beyond to deliver excellent service! The drivers are very polite and professional. The prices are the lowest that I found for private taxi in Istanbul and trust me I have done an extensive research...
Erudite Journey, California
January 22, 2021
As a female arriving in the dead of night, I just wanted some safe transport to my hotel. I got that it's so much more with that taxi. honestly I felt like I was writing like a Rockstar. This is...
Jr. Due, Oklahoma
June 21, 2020
My wife and I traveled to Istanbul for the first time in November. We were a little intimidated, having not been there, and during Covid. It was great to exit the terminal, and immediately see the sign for our transportation....
Elenadey, Florida
January 15, 2021
The companies employees go above and beyond to deliver excellent service! The drivers are very polite and professional. The prices are the lowest that I found for private taxi in Istanbul and trust me I have done an extensive research...
Erudite Journey, California
January 22, 2021
As a female arriving in the dead of night, I just wanted some safe transport to my hotel. I got that it's so much more with that taxi. honestly I felt like I was writing like a Rockstar. This is...
Jr. Due, Oklahoma
June 21, 2020
My wife and I traveled to Istanbul for the first time in November. We were a little intimidated, having not been there, and during Covid. It was great to exit the terminal, and immediately see the sign for our transportation....
Elenadey, Florida
January 15, 2021
The companies employees go above and beyond to deliver excellent service! The drivers are very polite and professional. The prices are the lowest that I found for private taxi in Istanbul and trust me I have done an extensive research...
Erudite Journey, California
January 22, 2021
As a female arriving in the dead of night, I just wanted some safe transport to my hotel. I got that it's so much more with that taxi. honestly I felt like I was writing like a Rockstar. This is...
Jr. Due, Oklahoma
June 21, 2020
My wife and I traveled to Istanbul for the first time in November. We were a little intimidated, having not been there, and during Covid. It was great to exit the terminal, and immediately see the sign for our transportation....
Elenadey, Florida
January 15, 2021
The companies employees go above and beyond to deliver excellent service! The drivers are very polite and professional. The prices are the lowest that I found for private taxi in Istanbul and trust me I have done an extensive research...
Erudite Journey, California
January 22, 2021
As a female arriving in the dead of night, I just wanted some safe transport to my hotel. I got that it's so much more with that taxi. honestly I felt like I was writing like a Rockstar. This is...
Jr. Due, Oklahoma
June 21, 2020
My wife and I traveled to Istanbul for the first time in November. We were a little intimidated, having not been there, and during Covid. It was great to exit the terminal, and immediately see the sign for our transportation....
Elenadey, Florida
January 15, 2021
The companies employees go above and beyond to deliver excellent service! The drivers are very polite and professional. The prices are the lowest that I found for private taxi in Istanbul and trust me I have done an extensive research...
Erudite Journey, California
January 22, 2021
As a female arriving in the dead of night, I just wanted some safe transport to my hotel. I got that it's so much more with that taxi. honestly I felt like I was writing like a Rockstar. This is...
Jr. Due, Oklahoma
June 21, 2020
My wife and I traveled to Istanbul for the first time in November. We were a little intimidated, having not been there, and during Covid. It was great to exit the terminal, and immediately see the sign for our transportation....
Elenadey, Florida
January 15, 2021
The companies employees go above and beyond to deliver excellent service! The drivers are very polite and professional. The prices are the lowest that I found for private taxi in Istanbul and trust me I have done an extensive research...
Erudite Journey, California
January 22, 2021
As a female arriving in the dead of night, I just wanted some safe transport to my hotel. I got that it's so much more with that taxi. honestly I felt like I was writing like a Rockstar. This is...
Jr. Due, Oklahoma
June 21, 2020
My wife and I traveled to Istanbul for the first time in November. We were a little intimidated, having not been there, and during Covid. It was great to exit the terminal, and immediately see the sign for our transportation....
Elenadey, Florida
January 15, 2021
The companies employees go above and beyond to deliver excellent service! The drivers are very polite and professional. The prices are the lowest that I found for private taxi in Istanbul and trust me I have done an extensive research...
Erudite Journey, California
January 22, 2021
As a female arriving in the dead of night, I just wanted some safe transport to my hotel. I got that it's so much more with that taxi. honestly I felt like I was writing like a Rockstar. This is...
As one of the largest airports in Turkey, Sabiha Gokcen Airport serves as one of the two international airports in Istanbul. Located in the Asian side of Istanbul, the airport is fairly close to the city centre with a 35 km distance. Bakirkoy is a fairly large district of Istanbul with a coast to the Marmara Sea. The district is located on the European side of Istanbul and it is home to many shopping and sightseeing locations as well as residential areas. The distance from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Bakirkoy is about 54 km and the ride takes around 1.15 hours by taxi, considering there is mild traffic. Below, you can find detailed information on how you can get to Bakirkoy from Sabiha Gokcen Airport as well as cost estimates and useful tips.
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You can almost always find a taxi in Sabiha Gokcen Airport that will take you to Bakirkoy as long as you’re travelling with 3 people or less. Bakirkoy is a highly populated and busy area where a lot of public transportation lines intersect such as metro, bus, and ferries; this makes Bakirkoy a well-known and common destination for taxi drivers. The ride will take about 1.15 hours, depending on the traffic.
Where to find a yellow taxi
The airport taxi cabstand is located right outside the arrivals hall. You can also follow the taxi signs to find the taxis.
| Options | Price | Duration | Availability | |
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 Taxi | €30 | 50 Min | 24/7 | |
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 Bus | €3.50 | 150 Min | 03.00-22.00 | |
 Metro | N/A | N/A | ||
Unfortunately, there’s no direct shuttle from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Bakirkoy. Although you can take the shuttle to Taksim. From there, you can use the metro and travel to Zincirlikuyu station, where you can transfer to Metrobus travelling to Bakirkoy.
Where to find the shuttle
Shuttle buses can be found outside the arrivals hall. You can follow the signs to easily get to the shuttle station.
Shuttle fare from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Bakirkoy
Taksim shuttle from Sabiha Gokcen Airport costs 3€. After that, you will need an IstanbulKart in order to use the metro and Metrobus. You can purchase an IstanbulKart and load credit on it at the airport. The metro will cost 0.40€ and the Metrobus will cost 0.60€.
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Unfortunately, there is no metro at Sabiha Gokcen Airport. A construction project is ongoing and planned to be completed by 2021.
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You can take the Bakirkoy ferry from Bostanci on the Asian side, but there is no direct transport from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Bostanci.
A regular yellow taxi will cost around 25-30€ to Bakirkoy in mild traffic.
In terms of comfort, reliability, and cost-effectiveness, a transfer service with fixed-price can be an ideal option for travelling to Bakirkoy. Yellow taxi is probably the second-best option.
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