Ataşehir airport transfer
Ataşehir started out in the 1990s as a planned housing scheme and has become one of the leading business districts on the Asian side.
In short
Ataşehir is on Istanbul's Asian side. The closer airport is Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 28.1 km and about 35 minutes in light traffic (up to 55 at rush hour). From Istanbul Airport it is 59.8 km and about 65 minutes, so landing at SAW saves roughly 30 minutes on the road. Private transfers from both airports are priced per vehicle and fixed at booking.
Airport routes
From Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Ataşehir: the route
Road distance 28.1 km.
- Abdi İpekçi Caddesiabout 1.8 km
- D-100 (E-5) highwayabout 18.4 km
- Kayışdağı Caddesiabout 1.1 km
- Vedat Günyol Caddesiabout 1.5 km
Source: OpenStreetMap. The road may change with traffic; the price does not.
From Istanbul Airport to Ataşehir: the route
Road distance 59.8 km.
- airport highway (D-020)about 20.8 km
- TEM motorway (O-2)about 9 km
- Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridgeabout 1.2 km
- TEM motorway (O-2)about 11.9 km
- Kozyatağı O-2 Bağlantısıabout 2.3 km
- Vedat Günyol Caddesiabout 1.4 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
- From Sabiha Gökçen, Ataşehir is a fairly quick run along the TEM; from Istanbul Airport, the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge is used, and the Kavacık approach is busy in the evening.
- Prices are per vehicle and fixed at booking; traffic or delays never change them.
Highlights of Ataşehir
Ataşehir started out in the 1990s as a planned housing scheme and has become one of the leading business districts on the Asian side. Tall residential towers, office blocks and the Istanbul Finance Center project define its skyline, while the broad boulevards of the Atatürk neighbourhood are lined with restaurants, cafés and malls. Hotels here mainly serve business travellers, especially those with meetings at Asian-side offices who would rather avoid European-side traffic, or who want to stay within easy reach of Sabiha Gökçen. Roads are planned and wide, so driving is generally straightforward, and most residences and hotels have covered drop-off areas. Its proximity to the TEM and D-100 is a plus, although the Kozyatağı and Ataşehir interchanges slow down markedly at evening rush hour.
İstanbul Finans Merkezi
A major financial district project that houses the headquarters of state-owned banks.
Watergarden İstanbul
A shopping and lifestyle complex known for its open-air layout and water features.
Metropol İstanbul
A skyscraper complex combining offices, residences and a mall.
When to leave Ataşehir for the airport
| International flight | Domestic flight | |
|---|---|---|
| Sabiha Gökçen Airport | 4 h – 4 h 15 min | 3 h – 3 h 15 min |
| Istanbul 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.
City transfers from Ataşehir
Door-to-door transfers with a driver also run between districts, not just to the airport. Popular routes:
Hotels in Ataşehir
Frequently asked questions
How long is the transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Ataşehir?
About 28.1 km; 35 min off-peak, up to 55 min at rush hour. Private transfers start from €30.
How long is the transfer from Istanbul Airport to Ataşehir?
About 59.8 km; 65 min off-peak, up to 105 min at rush hour. Private transfers start from €56.
Anything to know about getting to Ataşehir?
From Sabiha Gökçen, Ataşehir is a fairly quick run along the TEM; from Istanbul Airport, the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge is used, and the Kavacık approach is busy in the evening.
Which airport is closer to Ataşehir?
Sabiha Gökçen Airport is closer: 28.1 km, about 35 minutes off-peak. Istanbul Airport is 59.8 km and about 65 minutes away.
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