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Landing at Sabiha Gökçen and staying in Taksim means crossing from the Asian to the European side. It is also one of the routes on our site where most people go on to book. Your driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign and takes you to your hotel at a price known in advance, bridge toll included.
Trip facts
Distance
about 45 km
Average time
50–75 min (depends on traffic)
Bridges and motorways
Bosphorus and FSM bridges included; private motorways not
Meet and greet
In arrivals, with a name sign
Free waiting
At least 45 minutes, flight tracked
Payment
By card online; pay in the car on selected vehicles
Today’s starting price
from €45.00
Economy · 6 passengers · per vehicle, taxes included
Pay in the car
Updated: October 20, 2026
The journey and the route
The trip is about 45 kilometres and usually takes 50 to 75 minutes. The Bosphorus is crossed by the Bosphorus (15 Temmuz Şehitler) or Fatih Sultan Mehmet bridge.
Bosphorus (15 Temmuz Şehitler) and Fatih Sultan Mehmet bridge tolls are included; privately operated motorways such as the Northern Marmara Motorway, and the Eurasia Tunnel, are not. Your driver picks the best route for the traffic.
Arriving in Taksim
Most hotels around Taksim Square can be reached by car to the door. İstiklal Avenue is pedestrianised; for hotels on the avenue or its side streets, your driver drops you at the nearest point a car can reach.
In the mornings, bridge traffic runs heavy from Asia to Europe. Allow a little more time for morning arrivals; the price does not change with the hour.
Included in the price
Private vehicle and driver
Fixed price — what you pay does not change
At least 45 minutes of free waiting
Cancellation terms shown on each offer
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Near you in Taksim
Taksim Square
The square with the Republic Monument; most large hotels are around it and reached by car to the door.
Cihangir
South of Taksim, with quiet streets overlooking the Bosphorus and many boutique hotels and rental flats.
Pera and Tepebaşı
Running parallel to İstiklal Avenue, known for its historic hotels and views over the Golden Horn.
Other ways to get to Taksim
Airport buses run directly from Sabiha Gökçen to Taksim; you may have to walk on from the stop with your luggage. By rail it takes more than one change.
By taxi, the bridge crossing and traffic make the fare uncertain. With a private transfer you see the total, bridge toll included, when you book.
The trip back
Going back from Taksim to Sabiha Gökçen you cross the Bosphorus again. Leave at least four hours before an international departure; in the evenings bridge traffic builds from Europe to Asia.
Transfer Vehicle Options
Offers are made per vehicle class, and each states its passenger and luggage capacity. The price is per vehicle, not per person.
Economy
Mercedes Vito or similar
The best value for solo travellers, couples and small families.
Minivan
VIP Mercedes Vito or similar
Late-model, with a luxury VIP interior, TV and room for luggage; for families and small groups.
Minibus
Mercedes Sprinter or similar
For larger groups, crews and trips with a lot of luggage.
Premium
Mercedes S-Class or similar
An upper-class car and driver for business trips and special days.
Other transfers from this airport
- Sabiha Gökçen to Beşiktaş Transfer
~42 km · 50–75 min
- Sabiha Gökçen to Kadıköy Transfer
~38 km · 35–55 min
- Airport guide: Sabiha Gökçen Airport Transfer
Transfer FAQ
How much is a transfer from Sabiha Gökçen to Taksim?
The current starting price is on this page and is refreshed every day. The price is per vehicle and the bridge toll is included.
How long from Sabiha Gökçen to Taksim?
The roughly 45 km trip usually takes 50–75 minutes, depending on bridge traffic.
Is the bridge toll included?
Yes, the Bosphorus (15 Temmuz Şehitler) and Fatih Sultan Mehmet bridge tolls are included. Privately operated motorways and the Eurasia Tunnel are not.
Can I pay in the car?
On selected vehicles on this route, yes: you pay the driver at pickup. Other offers are paid online by card.
Where will my driver meet me?
Where you come out of the domestic or international arrivals hall, with a sign showing your name.
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