Moda airport transfer
Moda sits on the headland of Kadıköy that juts out into the sea, a neighbourhood known for quiet streets and water views.
In short
Moda is on Istanbul's Asian side. The closer airport is Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 34.5 km and about 40 minutes in light traffic (up to 65 at rush hour). From Istanbul Airport it is 55.6 km and about 70 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 Moda: the route
Road distance 34.5 km.
- Abdi İpekçi Caddesiabout 1.8 km
- D-100 (E-5) highwayabout 23.2 km
Source: OpenStreetMap. The road may change with traffic; the price does not.
From Istanbul Airport to Moda: the route
Road distance 55.6 km.
- airport highway (D-020)about 20.8 km
- TEM motorway (O-2)about 3.6 km
- Büyükdere Caddesiabout 3.1 km
- O-1 ring roadabout 9.8 km
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
- Moda is entered from central Kadıköy or from the Kalamış side; traffic around Moda Caddesi is slow in the evenings and at weekends.
- Prices are per vehicle and fixed at booking; traffic or delays never change them.
Highlights of Moda
Moda sits on the headland of Kadıköy that juts out into the sea, a neighbourhood known for quiet streets and water views. It developed in the 19th century around the villas of Levantine families and today, with its old apartment blocks, second-hand bookshops, small cafés and ice-cream parlours, it shows the calmer face of Kadıköy. The Moda shoreline and its tea garden are among the city's favourite places to watch the sunset. People who stay here often come for weeks rather than nights, wanting a taste of neighbourhood life: remote workers, couples and slow travellers, staying in boutique hotels and rented flats. The streets are narrow and one-way, with very little parking, and stretches of Moda Caddesi move slowly because of foot traffic. Drivers usually make a quick stop at the top of your street. Kadıköy's ferry pier is within walking distance.
Moda Sahili
A shoreline promenade famed for its sunset views.
Moda Çay Bahçesi
A classic tea garden overlooking the Princes' Islands and the old city.
Moda Caddesi
The neighbourhood's main street, lined with cafés, ice-cream shops and boutiques.
When to leave Moda for the airport
| International flight | Domestic flight | |
|---|---|---|
| Sabiha Gökçen Airport | 4 h – 4 h 30 min | 3 h – 3 h 30 min |
| Istanbul Airport | 4 h 30 min – 5 h 15 min | 3 h 30 min – 4 h 15 min |
Time to leave before departure (quiet – rush hour). Your airline's advice comes first.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Moda?
About 34.5 km; 40 min off-peak, up to 65 min at rush hour. Private transfers start from €32.
How long is the transfer from Istanbul Airport to Moda?
About 55.6 km; 70 min off-peak, up to 115 min at rush hour. Private transfers start from €52.
Anything to know about getting to Moda?
Moda is entered from central Kadıköy or from the Kalamış side; traffic around Moda Caddesi is slow in the evenings and at weekends.
Which airport is closer to Moda?
Sabiha Gökçen Airport is closer: 34.5 km, about 40 minutes off-peak. Istanbul Airport is 55.6 km and about 70 minutes away.
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