SAW
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
Approx. 33 km straight-line
Request group transport across Istanbul with the airport code, district and full address for each stop. Separating the European and Asian sides of the itinerary helps the route and collection plan be assessed.
- Destination
- Istanbul
- Region
- Istanbul
- Country
- Turkey
- Local time zone
- Europe/Istanbul
IST and SAW are different airport journeys
Türkiye’s official tourism guide places Istanbul Airport (IST) on the European side of the city and Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) near Pendik on the Asian side. An enquiry that says only “Istanbul airport” leaves the pickup uncertain. Use the airport code and flight number from the booking for both the arrival and return.
For your Istanbul airport group transfer, supply the hotel’s full address and district. If the airport and hotel are on different sides of the city, ask for the route, meeting point and applicable crossing charges to be considered in the quotation.
Keep cross-city movements visible in the itinerary
List each venue with a required arrival time, bags or equipment and a separate return collection point. A programme spanning several districts needs a complete assessment; do not estimate a schedule from straight-line distances. Ask how waiting, road charges and any extra movements are treated.
For an onward journey to Bursa, include the destination address and overnight or return requirement as a distinct intercity leg. Our Türkiye transport guide and coach hire guide help structure the request.
Airport references for Istanbul
These airport references are ordered by their approximate straight-line distance from the Istanbul map reference. Road journeys can be longer and may involve different access arrangements; choose your actual arrival airport when requesting a quote.
IST
İstanbul Airport
Approx. 34 km straight-line
TEQ
Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport
Approx. 88 km straight-line
For flight arrivals, compare airport coach and minibus transfers and include the booked airport, flight number and luggage in your enquiry.
Prepare your Istanbul journey brief
- Arrival: If your flight uses Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) or İstanbul Airport (IST), give the airport on your ticket, flight number and arrival date. Add the full Istanbul hotel or venue address; these airport references do not establish a road route or a collection point.
- Check the complete route between stops: The geographic references put Bursa (about 92 km) and Eskisehir (about 191 km) from Istanbul in a straight line. Use those destination guides to collect the actual entrances and required arrival times. Road distance, access and any non-road connection need checking against the complete itinerary, rather than these map measurements.
- Group and return: Include passengers, luggage and mobility needs. Put any return date, pickup time and departure flight or train in the message field.
Other stops to consider
Compare Istanbul with these other destinations in Turkey. Distances below are geographic references, not road distances or quoted journey times.
Your Istanbul transport questions
Which Istanbul airport should I select for group transport?
Use IST for Istanbul Airport or SAW for Sabiha Gökçen, as shown on the flight booking. IST is on the European side and SAW is on the Asian side; give the flight number and full hotel address.
Should the Istanbul quotation include crossing charges?
Ask for applicable crossing and road charges to be identified for the proposed route. Give every district and venue address so the operator can assess the full journey rather than an unspecified city-centre transfer.
How do SAW and IST compare for a Istanbul transfer?
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is about 33 km from the Istanbul map reference in a straight line; İstanbul Airport (IST) is about 34 km. These figures are not road distances. Base the enquiry on the booked flight and actual destination address; road access and collection arrangements are checked separately.
Can one enquiry cover groups landing at different airports near Istanbul?
List each airport, flight number, arrival time and passenger count separately. If one group lands at SAW and another at IST, say whether they need separate vehicles or whether you want a combined itinerary assessed. Do not assume a single vehicle can meet both schedules.
What happens if the destination after landing is Bursa?
Use Bursa as the actual destination rather than entering only Istanbul as the wider area. Add the hotel or venue address and luggage count so the quote covers the requested end point.
How do the Bursa and Eskisehir stops compare from Istanbul?
From the Istanbul geographic reference, Bursa is approximately 91.5 km away in a straight line and Eskisehir is 191.4 km away. Bursa is listed in Bursa Province; Eskisehir is listed in Eskişehir. The more distant stop needs to be treated as a separate stage of the itinerary, including any connections or overnight plans. These are map measurements, not driving distances; a feasible route and vehicle allocation must be assessed in the quotation.
Sources and reference dates
The dates below describe the separate source checks recorded for this guide. Check the official guidance again for your travel date.
Geographic data adapted from: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) · OurAirports. Data checked 11 September 2026. Distances use map coordinates; they do not establish a direct road route.
Local transport sources checked 9 October 2026: GoTürkiye Marmara airport guide · Sabiha Gökçen airport location. Check the official guidance again for your travel date.
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