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Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is a key gateway to Istanbul's Asian side and the wider Marmara region. Compare transfer options to the city centre, Kadıköy, Taksim, Pendik and nearby coastal areas, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is one of the main airports serving Istanbul, located in Pendik on the city's Asian side. Opened in 2001 as an alternative to the European-side airport, it has grown into a major hub for domestic and international travel.
Located around 40 km from central Istanbul, the airport connects the city to destinations across Türkiye and the wider region. Its main terminal building handles domestic and international flights, while Terminal 1, the original terminal, has been repurposed as a satellite terminal linked by an enclosed bridge.
The airport is connected to Istanbul by the M4 metro line, HAVABUS coaches, public buses, taxis, private transfers and road links, allowing travellers to continue to Kadıköy, Taksim, Pendik and other districts.
With dining, shopping, duty-free, lounges, an on-site hotel and onward travel options, the airport serves as a convenient gateway for visitors arriving on Istanbul's Asian side.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport has two passenger terminals. Terminal 2 is the main terminal building for domestic and international flights, while Terminal 1, the original terminal opened in 2000, serves as a satellite terminal connected to Terminal 2 by a 240-metre enclosed bridge.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
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