Başakşehir airport transfer
Başakşehir grew from the late 1990s as a planned satellite town and is known for its broad avenues, large housing compounds and parks.
In short
Başakşehir is on Istanbul's European side. The closer airport is Istanbul Airport: 31.8 km and about 50 minutes in light traffic (up to 75 at rush hour). From Sabiha Gökçen Airport it is 70.1 km and about 60 minutes; the difference is small, so choose by flight times and fares. Private transfers from both airports are priced per vehicle and fixed at booking.
Airport routes
From Istanbul Airport to Başakşehir: the route
Road distance 31.8 km.
- airport highway (D-020)about 3.6 km
- Northern Marmara Motorway (O-7)about 12.3 km
- Şeyh Şamil Caddesiabout 1.3 km
Source: OpenStreetMap. The road may change with traffic; the price does not.
From Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Başakşehir: the route
Road distance 70.1 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 19.5 km
- European Motorway (O-3)about 1.7 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 Istanbul Airport, Başakşehir is reached via Northern Marmara Motorway connections; the TEM junctions at İkitelli and Mahmutbey get busy in the evening.
- Prices are per vehicle and fixed at booking; traffic or delays never change them.
Highlights of Başakşehir
Başakşehir grew from the late 1990s as a planned satellite town and is known for its broad avenues, large housing compounds and parks. Together with Kayaşehir and the nearby Bahçeşehir area, it is one of the fastest-growing residential zones on the European side. A large share of visitors are patients and their families heading to Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital, one of Turkey's largest hospital complexes, while the nearby İkitelli industrial zone brings plenty of business trips. Big shopping centres such as Mall of Istanbul and the Fatih Terim Stadium are also in the district. Because the roads are wide and planned, getting around by car is generally easier than in the central districts, and compounds and hospitals have designated drop-off points. Istanbul Airport is a relatively short trip via the Northern Marmara Motorway and its connecting roads.
Başakşehir Çam ve Sakura Şehir Hastanesi
One of the largest hospital complexes in Turkey.
Mall of İstanbul
A large shopping centre in İkitelli that includes an indoor theme park.
Başakşehir Millet Bahçesi
A large public park with ponds and walking paths.
Başakşehir Fatih Terim Stadyumu
A modern stadium that hosts top-flight Turkish league matches.
When to leave Başakşehir for the airport
| International flight | Domestic flight | |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Airport | 4 h 15 min – 4 h 30 min | 3 h 15 min – 3 h 30 min |
| Sabiha Gökçen Airport | 4 h 15 min – 5 h | 3 h 15 min – 4 h |
Time to leave before departure (quiet – rush hour). Your airline's advice comes first.
City transfers from Başakşehir
Door-to-door transfers with a driver also run between districts, not just to the airport. Popular routes:
Frequently asked questions
How long is the transfer from Istanbul Airport to Başakşehir?
About 31.8 km; 50 min off-peak, up to 75 min at rush hour. Private transfers start from €30.
How long is the transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Başakşehir?
About 70.1 km; 60 min off-peak, up to 100 min at rush hour. Private transfers start from €66.
Anything to know about getting to Başakşehir?
From Istanbul Airport, Başakşehir is reached via Northern Marmara Motorway connections; the TEM junctions at İkitelli and Mahmutbey get busy in the evening.
Which airport is closer to Başakşehir?
Istanbul Airport is closer: 31.8 km, about 50 minutes off-peak. Sabiha Gökçen Airport is 70.1 km and about 60 minutes away.
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