Kemerburgaz & Göktürk airport transfer
Göktürk and Kemerburgaz, in the north of the Eyüpsultan district on the edge of the Belgrad Forest, are villa and gated-community suburbs that have grown over the last twenty years.
In short
Kemerburgaz & Göktürk is on Istanbul's European side. The closer airport is Istanbul Airport: 21.4 km and about 40 minutes in light traffic (up to 60 at rush hour). From Sabiha Gökçen Airport it is 63.4 km and about 60 minutes, so landing at IST saves roughly 20 minutes on the road. Private transfers from both airports are priced per vehicle and fixed at booking.
From Istanbul Airport to Kemerburgaz & Göktürk: the route
Road distance 21.4 km.
- airport highway (D-020)about 9.7 km
Source: OpenStreetMap. The road may change with traffic; the price does not.
From Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Kemerburgaz & Göktürk: the route
Road distance 63.4 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 6.8 km
- airport highway (D-020)about 11.1 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
- There is a direct link road from Istanbul Airport, so the trip is short; from Sabiha Gökçen, the Northern Marmara Motorway and the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge are often the better option.
- Prices are per vehicle and fixed at booking; traffic or delays never change them.
Highlights of Kemerburgaz & Göktürk
Göktürk and Kemerburgaz, in the north of the Eyüpsultan district on the edge of the Belgrad Forest, are villa and gated-community suburbs that have grown over the last twenty years. Families looking for houses with gardens away from city noise, international-school teachers and expatriate professionals live here in large numbers. Göktürk's centre has a small-town feel with cafés, supermarkets and a handful of shops. Visitors are mostly coming to see family or friends who live here, renting a villa for a stay, or using the nearby golf and riding facilities. The biggest plus is the short hop to Istanbul Airport via the Göktürk link road, noticeably shorter than from the central districts. Most compounds have security-controlled gates, so share the full address and compound name in advance. The Kemerburgaz–Levent road gets busy in the morning rush.
Belgrad Ormanı
The large forest immediately to the east, a favourite for walks and picnics.
Göktürk Göleti
A small reservoir near Göktürk centre ringed by a walking path.
Uzunkemer Su Kemeri
A historic aqueduct near Kemerburgaz, built by Mimar Sinan for the Kırkçeşme water system.
When to leave Kemerburgaz & Göktürk 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 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 Kemerburgaz & Göktürk
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 Kemerburgaz & Göktürk?
About 21.4 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 Kemerburgaz & Göktürk?
About 63.4 km; 60 min off-peak, up to 95 min at rush hour. Private transfers start from €60.
Anything to know about getting to Kemerburgaz & Göktürk?
There is a direct link road from Istanbul Airport, so the trip is short; from Sabiha Gökçen, the Northern Marmara Motorway and the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge are often the better option.
Which airport is closer to Kemerburgaz & Göktürk?
Istanbul Airport is closer: 21.4 km, about 40 minutes off-peak. Sabiha Gökçen Airport is 63.4 km and about 60 minutes away.
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