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Sabiha Gökçen Airport

Sabiha Gökçen is on Istanbul’s Asian side and is especially practical for Kadıköy, Ataşehir, Pendik and other Asian-side destinations.

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What kind of airport is this for transfer planning?

Busy city airport whose most natural transfer market is Istanbul’s Asian side.

Popular onward areas

KadıköyAtaşehirPendikMaltepeAsian-side hotels

The main thing to get right

Check whether your hotel is on the Asian or European side before booking; crossing the Bosphorus can change travel time substantially.

Information worth having ready

  • Flight number and correct arrival date
  • Exact hotel or accommodation address
  • Passenger count
  • Large luggage, pushchairs or sports equipment
  • A reachable contact number