Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) is Istanbul's airport on the Asian side, and our point here is the terminal's domestic and international arrivals exit. We also have an office at the airport, so you can collect the car there or be met at the exit. Kadıköy is about 35 minutes away by car.
| Destination | Approx. distance | Approx. time (no traffic) |
|---|---|---|
| Kadıköy | 33 km | 35 min |
| Taksim | 43 km | 47 min |
| Sapanca | 103 km | 1 h 15 min |
| Bursa | 125 km | 1 h 35 min |
| Istanbul Airport (IST) | 81 km | 1 h 35 min |
Times depend on traffic, especially on weekday evenings across the Bosphorus bridges.
If you are staying on the Asian side (Kadıköy, Ataşehir, Moda) or heading east to Sapanca, Kartepe or Bursa, flying into Sabiha Gökçen saves a long drive through the city. For the old town and the European side, Istanbul Airport is the usual choice; the two airports are about 80 km apart by road.
Sabiha Gökçen has its own metro station on the M4 Kadıköy – Sabiha Gökçen and M10 Pendik Merkez – Sabiha Gökçen lines. If you would rather not travel back to the airport, we can collect the car from your address; delivery and collection are free within Istanbul on rentals of 3 days or more.
Both. Collect the car at our airport office or be met at the domestic or international arrivals exit; tell us which you prefer when booking.
Yes. For late-night and early-morning arrivals a few hours' notice is enough; we plan the handover around your flight number.
Yes, against a one-way fee that depends on the drop-off point; call 0850 305 00 45 for the amount.
Your passport with a recent entry stamp, your national licence plus an international driving licence, and a Visa or Mastercard in your name. Full terms are on the rental conditions page.
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