Arnavutköy airport transfer
The Arnavutköy district is a large area in the north-west of the European side, and Istanbul Airport itself lies within it.
In short
Arnavutköy is on Istanbul's European side. The closer airport is Istanbul Airport: 20 km and about 40 minutes in light traffic (up to 60 at rush hour). From Sabiha Gökçen Airport it is 73.3 km and about 65 minutes, so landing at IST saves roughly 25 minutes on the road. Private transfers from both airports are priced per vehicle and fixed at booking.
Airport routes
From Istanbul Airport to Arnavutköy: the route
Road distance 20 km.
- Mavigöl Caddesiabout 8.7 km
Source: OpenStreetMap. The road may change with traffic; the price does not.
From Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Arnavutköy: the route
Road distance 73.3 km.
- Abdi İpekçi Caddesiabout 1.8 km
- D-100 (E-5) highwayabout 19.2 km
- Kozyatağı O-2 Bağlantısıabout 2.7 km
- TEM motorway (O-2)about 12.1 km
- Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridgeabout 1.2 km
- TEM motorway (O-2)about 10.1 km
- Northern Marmara Motorway (O-7)about 7.2 km
The Bosphorus is crossed via the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge. Source: OpenStreetMap. The road may change with traffic; the price does not.
Good to know
- The district centre is a short drive from Istanbul Airport; from Sabiha Gökçen, the Northern Marmara Motorway via the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge is the logical route.
- Prices are per vehicle and fixed at booking; traffic or delays never change them.
Highlights of Arnavutköy
The Arnavutköy district is a large area in the north-west of the European side, and Istanbul Airport itself lies within it. It should not be confused with the historic Bosphorus village of Arnavutköy, which belongs to Beşiktaş. The district is a mix of villages, farmland, new housing estates and industrial zones toward Hadımköy, while Karaburun on the Black Sea coast and the area around Lake Terkos are known for quiet countryside and fish restaurants. Visitors are mostly airport staff, people with business at the logistics and industrial sites around the airport, or relatives visiting family. Being right next to the airport is the obvious advantage. Because the district is so spread out, distances between villages are long and some roads are narrow and poorly lit, so give the full neighbourhood and street name for navigation.
İstanbul Havalimanı
The city's main international airport, located in the eastern part of the district.
Karaburun
A Black Sea village known for its beaches and fish restaurants.
Terkos Gölü
A lake known for its natural scenery and one of Istanbul's key drinking-water sources.
When to leave Arnavutköy for the airport
| International flight | Domestic flight | |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Airport | 4 h – 4 h 15 min | 3 h – 3 h 15 min |
| Sabiha Gökçen Airport | 4 h 30 min – 5 h | 3 h 30 min – 4 h |
Time to leave before departure (quiet – rush hour). Your airline's advice comes first.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the transfer from Istanbul Airport to Arnavutköy?
About 20 km; 40 min off-peak, up to 60 min at rush hour. Private transfers start from €30.
How long is the transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Arnavutköy?
About 73.3 km; 65 min off-peak, up to 105 min at rush hour. Private transfers start from €69.
Anything to know about getting to Arnavutköy?
The district centre is a short drive from Istanbul Airport; from Sabiha Gökçen, the Northern Marmara Motorway via the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge is the logical route.
Which airport is closer to Arnavutköy?
Istanbul Airport is closer: 20 km, about 40 minutes off-peak. Sabiha Gökçen Airport is 73.3 km and about 65 minutes away.
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