Sabiha Gökçen Airport to the city by metro and bus
The M4 metro runs to Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW). How long it takes from every part of the city, how many transfers, first and last train, fares and the Havabüs airport buses.
Last checked: · Source: Metro İstanbul resmî tarifesi
- Rail to the airport: M4 metro (Sabiha Gökçen Havalimanı – Kadıköy).
- Taksim: ~72 min, 2 transfers, 110.02 TL
- Sultanahmet: ~64 min, 2 transfers, 110.02 TL
- Kadıköy: ~46 min, no transfer, 46.20 TL
- Yenikapı: ~59 min, 1 transfer, 71.80 TL
- First train from the airport 06:00, last 23:59 (weekdays).
Travel times to Sabiha Gökçen Airport
Fastest rail and Metrobus route, in-vehicle and transfer time.
| From | Time | Transfers | Lines | Full fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kartal | ~14 min | — |  | 46.20 TL |
| Kadıköy | ~46 min | — | | 46.20 TL |
| Bostancı | ~50 min | 1 |  | 80.60 TL |
| Söğütlüçeşme | ~51 min | 1 |  | 71.80 TL |
| Altunizade | ~52 min | 1 |  | 73.97 TL |
| Üsküdar | ~52 min | 1 | | 71.80 TL |
| Yenikapı | ~59 min | 1 | | 71.80 TL |
| Eminönü | ~62 min | 2 |  | 110.02 TL |
| Zincirlikuyu | ~62 min | 1 | | 87.21 TL |
| Sultanahmet | ~64 min | 2 | | 110.02 TL |
| Kabataş | ~70 min | 2 | | 110.02 TL |
| Bakırköy | ~70 min | 1 | | 71.80 TL |
| Mecidiyeköy | ~70 min | 2 |  | 125.43 TL |
| Levent | ~70 min | 2 | | 125.43 TL |
| Taksim | ~72 min | 2 | | 110.02 TL |
| Bus Terminal (Esenler) | ~75 min | 2 |  | 110.02 TL |
| Cevizlibağ | ~89 min | 1 | | 95.09 TL |
| Halkalı | ~91 min | 1 | | 89.51 TL |
| Istanbul Airport | ~99 min | 2 |  | 121.57 TL |
| Avcılar | ~99 min | 2 | | 120.36 TL |
| Beylikdüzü | ~121 min | 2 | | 132.16 TL |
Times exclude waiting; add about half the interval between trains for each boarding. "—" fare: the trip includes a line with a separate (TCDD) tariff.
Airport station
Sabiha Gökçen Airport station: M4 metro. During the day there is a train about every 6 minutes.
The station has 4 lifts and 14 escalators and toilets. Lifts out of service are shown live on the station page.
In the terminal, follow the "Metro" signs.
First and last train
| First from airport | Last from airport | First from Kadıköy | Last from Kadıköy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | 06:00 | 23:59 | 06:00 | 23:59 |
| Saturday | since Friday night | all night | since Friday night | all night |
| Sunday | since Saturday night | 23:13 | since Saturday night | 23:12 |
On Friday and Saturday nights the M4 metro runs all night. On weekdays the last train from the airport is at 23:59.
Source: Metro İstanbul resmî tarifesi, 08.10.2026 itibarıyla, kış tarifesi.
Fare
With an Istanbulkart a full fare on the M4 metro is 46.20 TL, student 22.55 TL; if you transfer from another vehicle it is 34.40 TL. Without an Istanbulkart, a single-ride ticket costs 65.00 TL, or use a contactless bank card.
Havabüs buses: times and fares
| Route | To the airport | From the airport | Time | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havabüs Kadıköy | 04:15–03:15 | 05:45–01:30 | 60 min | 300 TL |
| Havabüs Taksim | 04:00–03:30 | 06:30–01:30 | 90 min | 485 TL |
| Havabüs Yenisahra | 24 hours | — | 45 min | 300 TL |
First–last departure (daily). The fare is the operator's own ticket, not the Istanbulkart tariff. All departures on the route pages.
Other options
- To the other airport: by rail ~99 min, 2 transfers · Istanbul Airport guide.
- Airport buses: 3 Havabüs routes; times and fares above.
- Taxi: yellow taxis wait outside arrivals and use the meter; see the official tariff on our fares page.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a metro from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to the city centre?
Yes, the M4 metro. From Taksim ~72 min (2 transfers), From Sultanahmet ~64 min (2 transfers), From Kadıköy ~46 min (no transfer).
What time does the Sabiha Gökçen Airport metro start and stop?
On weekdays the first train from the airport is at 06:00 and the last at 23:59. From Kadıköy to the airport the first train is at 06:00 and the last at 23:59. On Friday and Saturday nights trains run all night.
How much is the metro to Sabiha Gökçen Airport?
With an Istanbulkart a full fare is 46.20 TL, student 22.55 TL. Transfers cost less; see the examples in the table.
How do I get from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Istanbul Airport?
By rail about 99 minutes with 2 transfers: M11 → Metrobus → M4.
Can I take the metro with luggage?
Yes. Sabiha Gökçen Airport station has 4 lifts and 14 escalators (Metro İstanbul). Transfer stations are crowded in the morning and evening rush hours; avoid them with large suitcases if you can.
Do I need an Istanbulkart?
It is the cheapest way to pay. You can buy and top up an Istanbulkart at the yellow Biletmatik machines found in most metro stations. A single-ride card costs 65.00 TL, and contactless bank cards are accepted at many gates.
Related
Geldik is not an official transit operator site. Information is compiled from official sources and dated; check the operator's site before you travel.
Last updated: