Tuzla airport transfer
Tuzla is the south-easternmost district on the Asian side of Istanbul, bordering Kocaeli province.
In short
Tuzla is on Istanbul's Asian side. The closer airport is Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 13.1 km and about 20 minutes in light traffic (up to 35 at rush hour). From Istanbul Airport it is 87.5 km and about 90 minutes, so landing at SAW saves roughly 70 minutes on the road. Private transfers from both airports are priced per vehicle and fixed at booking.
Airport routes
From Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Tuzla: the route
Road distance 13.1 km.
- Abdi İpekçi Caddesiabout 1.8 km
- D-100 (E-5) highwayabout 2.2 km
- Rauf Orbay Caddesiabout 2.2 km
- Barbaros Hayrettin Caddesiabout 1.6 km
Source: OpenStreetMap. The road may change with traffic; the price does not.
From Istanbul Airport to Tuzla: the route
Road distance 87.5 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
- Samandıra - Kartal Bağlantısıabout 8.8 km
- D-100 (E-5) highwayabout 9.2 km
- Rauf Orbay Caddesiabout 2.2 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
- Tuzla is a short trip from Sabiha Gökçen; the TEM and D-100 toward Kocaeli get busy with industrial traffic at shift-change times.
- Prices are per vehicle and fixed at booking; traffic or delays never change them.
Highlights of Tuzla
Tuzla is the south-easternmost district on the Asian side of Istanbul, bordering Kocaeli province. It is home to one of Turkey's main shipbuilding zones, as well as organised industrial parks and logistics hubs, so business travel dominates. Its coastal side has a calmer face, with fish restaurants, Viaport Marina and lagoon areas known for birdwatching. The Istanbul Park circuit, which has hosted Formula 1 races, is in Akfırat within the district. Visitors are mainly people with business at the shipyards and factories, university guests and spectators attending events at the track. Being close to Sabiha Gökçen is a big plus. In the industrial zones, the exact factory gate and plot number matter; along the coast, roads are narrower but traffic is generally light.
İstanbul Park
A motor-racing circuit that has hosted Formula 1 Grands Prix.
Viaport Marina
A waterfront complex combining a marina, shops and restaurants.
Tuzla Tersaneler Bölgesi
One of Turkey's major shipbuilding centres.
When to leave Tuzla for the airport
| International flight | Domestic flight | |
|---|---|---|
| Sabiha Gökçen Airport | 3 h 45 min – 4 h | 2 h 45 min – 3 h |
| Istanbul Airport | 4 h 45 min – 5 h 45 min | 3 h 45 min – 4 h 45 min |
Time to leave before departure (quiet – rush hour). Your airline's advice comes first.
City transfers from Tuzla
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 Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Tuzla?
About 13.1 km; 20 min off-peak, up to 35 min at rush hour. Private transfers start from €30.
How long is the transfer from Istanbul Airport to Tuzla?
About 87.5 km; 90 min off-peak, up to 140 min at rush hour. Private transfers start from €82.
Anything to know about getting to Tuzla?
Tuzla is a short trip from Sabiha Gökçen; the TEM and D-100 toward Kocaeli get busy with industrial traffic at shift-change times.
Which airport is closer to Tuzla?
Sabiha Gökçen Airport is closer: 13.1 km, about 20 minutes off-peak. Istanbul Airport is 87.5 km and about 90 minutes away.
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