Üsküdar airport transfer
Üsküdar is one of the oldest settlements on the Asian side and one of the districts that best preserves its Ottoman character through its historic mosques.
In short
Üsküdar is on Istanbul's Asian side. The closer airport is Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 35.7 km and about 40 minutes in light traffic (up to 60 at rush hour). From Istanbul Airport it is 50.1 km and about 65 minutes, so landing at SAW saves roughly 25 minutes on the road. Private transfers from both airports are priced per vehicle and fixed at booking.
Airport routes
From Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Üsküdar: the route
Road distance 35.7 km.
- Abdi İpekçi Caddesiabout 1.8 km
- D-100 (E-5) highwayabout 23.2 km
- O-1 ring roadabout 2.4 km
- Cumhuriyet Caddesiabout 1.4 km
Source: OpenStreetMap. The road may change with traffic; the price does not.
From Istanbul Airport to Üsküdar: the route
Road distance 50.1 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 4.4 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
- From Sabiha Gökçen, cars come via the TEM and Altunizade; from Istanbul Airport the Fatih Sultan Mehmet or 15 July Martyrs Bridge is normally used.
- Prices are per vehicle and fixed at booking; traffic or delays never change them.
Highlights of Üsküdar
Üsküdar is one of the oldest settlements on the Asian side and one of the districts that best preserves its Ottoman character through its historic mosques. Works by Mimar Sinan, the view of the Maiden's Tower and waterside tea gardens are its trademarks. More traditional and local in feel, Üsküdar also takes in graceful Bosphorus villages such as Kuzguncuk, Beylerbeyi and Çengelköy. People who stay here generally want a calm, Bosphorus-view base away from the busiest tourist zones. Marmaray and the ferry pier put the old city on the European side just minutes away. The pier square has been redesigned and is largely pedestrianised, so cars drop off at suitable points along the coast road. Lanes in Kuzguncuk and Çengelköy can be narrow and steep. The coast road gets congested in the evening, especially near the approach to the 15 July Martyrs Bridge.
Kız Kulesi
The legendary tower standing on a tiny islet at the southern entrance to the Bosphorus.
Mihrimah Sultan Camii
Mimar Sinan's mosque on the pier square, built for Süleyman the Magnificent's daughter.
Büyük Çamlıca Camii
The vast mosque on Çamlıca Hill, visible from much of the city.
Beylerbeyi Sarayı
An elegant 19th-century summer palace on the Bosphorus shore.
When to leave Üsküdar for the airport
| International flight | Domestic flight | |
|---|---|---|
| Sabiha Gökçen Airport | 4 h – 4 h 15 min | 3 h – 3 h 15 min |
| Istanbul Airport | 4 h 30 min – 5 h | 3 h 30 min – 4 h |
Time to leave before departure (quiet – rush hour). Your airline's advice comes first.
City transfers from Üsküdar
Door-to-door transfers with a driver also run between districts, not just to the airport. Popular routes:
Hotels in Üsküdar
Frequently asked questions
How long is the transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Üsküdar?
About 35.7 km; 40 min off-peak, up to 60 min at rush hour. Private transfers start from €34.
How long is the transfer from Istanbul Airport to Üsküdar?
About 50.1 km; 65 min off-peak, up to 105 min at rush hour. Private transfers start from €47.
Anything to know about getting to Üsküdar?
From Sabiha Gökçen, cars come via the TEM and Altunizade; from Istanbul Airport the Fatih Sultan Mehmet or 15 July Martyrs Bridge is normally used.
Which airport is closer to Üsküdar?
Sabiha Gökçen Airport is closer: 35.7 km, about 40 minutes off-peak. Istanbul Airport is 50.1 km and about 65 minutes away.
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