Updated: 30 October 2026
Drive times from the Asian side
| Pickup area | IST | SAW | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| km | Drive, min | km | Drive, min | |
| Kadıköy & Moda | 55 | 55–105 | 30 | 35–65 |
| Üsküdar | 50 | 50–95 | 35 | 40–70 |
| Ataşehir | 60 | 60–110 | 22 | 30–50 |
| Kartal | 75 | 70–135 | 15 | 20–40 |
| Pendik | 80 | 75–145 | 10 | 20–30 |
| Tuzla | 85 | 80–150 | 15 | 20–40 |
Distances are approximate road kilometres. Drive times are a usual range: the short end is a quiet road, the long end is rush hour. We use the long end when we suggest a pickup time.
The drive to SAW follows the coastal motorway or the E-5. Weekday evenings eastbound are the slowest; early mornings are quick.
Fixed prices to Sabiha Gökçen (SAW)
Flying from Istanbul Airport (IST) instead?
Check your ticket: if it says IST, your airport is on the European side, and the drive crosses the Bosphorus by bridge. It takes much longer than the drive to SAW and depends on bridge traffic, so plan with the long end of the drive time.
Booking from the Asian side
- Enter your address in the booking form; the area and price appear automatically.
- We confirm the fixed price on WhatsApp and send your driver's name, plate number and phone.
- Card or cash; tolls are included. Cancellation is free up to 2 hours before pickup.
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