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Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Kartal: Private Taxi & Transfer

Roughly 13 km, about 15 min on the road. A private car, your name on a sign, and a price that is fixed before you fly.

  • from €45
  • Fixed price
  • Free cancellation
  • Pay in the vehicle

Key facts

From Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Kartal it is roughly 13 km, about 15 min by car. With Trinktaxi the cheapest car is the Economy for up to 3 travellers, from €45 one way; the VIP Sprinter takes up to 16 travellers for €75. You pay the driver the price you booked.

Route
Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) → Kartal
Distance
~13 km
Travel time
~15 min
Price
from €45 one way · €90 return (per vehicle)
Vehicles
Economy €45 (3 passengers) · First Class €50 (6 passengers) · VIP Sprinter €75 (16 passengers)
Service
Private car, driver with name sign, flight monitoring, free cancellation up to 24 h
Hotels
8 hotels, dropped at the door

Car prices for Kartal

One price per car, however many seats you fill. A return is charged per direction.

Economy

Economy

  • 3
  • 3
One way
€45
Round trip
€90
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First Class

First Class

  • 6
  • 6
One way
€50
Round trip
€100
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VIP Sprinter

VIP Sprinter

  • 16
  • 16
One way
€75
Round trip
€150
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Kartal → Sabiha Gökçen Airport: Taxi for Your Departure

Going back from Kartal to Sabiha Gökçen Airport costs the same and takes about 15 min. Leave at least 2 h 15 min before a domestic flight and 3 h 15 min before an international one. Book it together with your arrival – the cheapest round trip is €90.

Domestic2 h 15 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
International3 h 15 minbefore departure, leave the hotel

What each traveller pays

Trinktaxi charges per car, so sharing it lowers the cost per person. The figures below assume every seat is used.

CarSeatsPer person, one wayPer person, round trip
Economy 3 €15 €30
First Class 6 €8.33 €16.67
VIP Sprinter 16 €4.69 €9.38

Best value for a full group: the VIP Sprinter, about €4.69 per person one way.

Trinktaxi travel notes for this route

  • Add your flight number when booking – it lets the driver follow your landing time.
  • Allow about 15 min for the 13 km drive; the price stays the same in heavy traffic.
  • For the trip back, leave 2 h 15 min before a domestic and 3 h 15 min before an international departure.
  • Keep euros in cash for the driver – nothing is charged online.

Kartal at a glance

Kartal is a coastal district on the Marmara shore of Istanbul's Asian side, where extensive urban renewal in recent years has added many residential and office towers. Its seafront park and promenade, the ferries to the Princes' Islands and the metro line running towards Kadıköy are among its notable features. With both long-established neighbourhoods and newly developed residential areas, Kartal is a practical base for people who use Sabiha Gökçen regularly.

Transfers to Kartal stay entirely on the Asian side and do not cross the Bosphorus. If you are heading to Kartal pier to catch a ferry to the islands, you can enter the pier as your destination in the booking, and your driver will drop you at the closest accessible point. If you are travelling with large suitcases or extra luggage, mention it in the booking notes so a suitable vehicle can be arranged.

  • Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW)
  • About 13 km · 15 min
  • from €45 · one way

Hotels we drive to in Kartal

Open a hotel for its own price, route and departure times.

Titanic Business KartalKaptan-ı Derya Caddesi Orta The Grand Mira Business HotelSaraylı Sokağı 3 Yukarı Emex HotelAnkara Caddesi Kordonboyu Anatolia Inn OtelÖzçin Sokağı Kordonboyu 216 Suites Eagle PalaceKocatepe Caddesi Esentepe Zengin City HotelKüçükmenderes Sokağı Esentepe Hotel Villa VanillaYıldız Caddesi Karlıktepe Ramada by Wyndham Istanbul PendikKartal Caddesi 53 Cumhuriyet

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Questions travellers ask us

Short answers about the ride from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Kartal.

How much time should I plan for Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Kartal?

Plan around 15 min for the roughly 13 km drive. Rush hour can add minutes, but it never adds euros – the price is set when you book.

What does a car from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Kartal cost?

You pay per car, not per traveller. One way: Economy €45 (3 passengers), First Class €50 (6 passengers), VIP Sprinter €75 (16 passengers). Tolls, taxes and the name-sign pickup are already inside the price.

Is a Trinktaxi from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Kartal a normal taxi?

It is a taxi you book ahead: a private car just for your group, from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to your door in Kartal. There is no meter – the price, from €45 per car, is fixed when you book, and luggage or traffic never adds to it.

Which car suits a big group going to Kartal?

For Kartal the biggest option is the VIP Sprinter: up to 16 travellers for €75 one way. The booking form only offers cars that fit your group.

Can Trinktaxi also take me back from Kartal to Sabiha Gökçen Airport?

Of course. Tick "Add return" and enter the date and time. The way back costs the same; the cheapest round trip is €90.

Can I book other places near Kartal?

Yes. From Sabiha Gökçen Airport we also drive to nearby places such as Pendik, Maltepe and Ataşehir. The airport page lists every destination.