Eyüp airport transfer
Eyüp, officially Eyüpsultan, lies on the northern shore of the Golden Horn and holds one of Istanbul's most important places of pilgrimage.
In short
Eyüp is on Istanbul's European side. The closer airport is Istanbul Airport: 38.4 km and about 60 minutes in light traffic (up to 90 at rush hour). From Sabiha Gökçen Airport it is 47.7 km and about 50 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 Eyüp: the route
Road distance 38.4 km.
- airport highway (D-020)about 20.8 km
- Mareşal Fevzi Çakmak Caddesiabout 2.2 km
- Silahtarağa Caddesiabout 3.5 km
Source: OpenStreetMap. The road may change with traffic; the price does not.
From Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Eyüp: the route
Road distance 47.7 km.
- Abdi İpekçi Caddesiabout 1.8 km
- D-100 (E-5) highwayabout 23.2 km
- O-1 ring roadabout 14.4 km
- Haliç Köprüsü
The Bosphorus is crossed via the 15 July Martyrs Bridge. Source: OpenStreetMap. The road may change with traffic; the price does not.
Good to know
- From Istanbul Airport, Eyüp is a fairly quick run down the TEM; around the mosque, traffic may be restricted at Friday midday prayers and on religious holidays.
- Prices are per vehicle and fixed at booking; traffic or delays never change them.
Highlights of Eyüp
Eyüp, officially Eyüpsultan, lies on the northern shore of the Golden Horn and holds one of Istanbul's most important places of pilgrimage. The tomb of Abu Ayyub al-Ansari, standard-bearer of the Prophet Muhammad, and the Eyüp Sultan Mosque beside it draw visitors from Turkey and abroad all year round. The area gets especially crowded on Fridays, on religious holy nights and during Ramadan. A cable car climbs to the Pierre Loti café on the hilltop, which offers a sweeping view of the Golden Horn. The wider district stretches north as far as Göktürk and Kemerburgaz. The bazaar streets around the mosque are narrow and largely given over to pedestrians, so cars generally use the parking areas and drop-off points along the waterfront road. The Golden Horn shore road reaches Eminönü and Fatih quickly, making Eyüp easy to combine with the old city.
Eyüp Sultan Camii ve Türbesi
One of the first major mosques built in Istanbul after the conquest, and a key pilgrimage site.
Pierre Loti Tepesi
A hilltop café named after the French writer Pierre Loti, with a panoramic Golden Horn view.
Eyüp Teleferiği
A short cable-car ride from the waterfront up to Pierre Loti Hill.
Rami Kışlası
A historic barracks converted into a large public library.
When to leave Eyüp for the airport
| International flight | Domestic flight | |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Airport | 4 h 15 min – 4 h 45 min | 3 h 15 min – 3 h 45 min |
| Sabiha Gökçen Airport | 4 h 15 min – 4 h 45 min | 3 h 15 min – 3 h 45 min |
Time to leave before departure (quiet – rush hour). Your airline's advice comes first.
City transfers from Eyüp
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 Eyüp?
About 38.4 km; 60 min off-peak, up to 90 min at rush hour. Private transfers start from €36.
How long is the transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Eyüp?
About 47.7 km; 50 min off-peak, up to 80 min at rush hour. Private transfers start from €45.
Anything to know about getting to Eyüp?
From Istanbul Airport, Eyüp is a fairly quick run down the TEM; around the mosque, traffic may be restricted at Friday midday prayers and on religious holidays.
Which airport is closer to Eyüp?
Istanbul Airport is closer: 38.4 km, about 60 minutes off-peak. Sabiha Gökçen Airport is 47.7 km and about 50 minutes away.
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