Bakırköy airport transfer
Bakırköy is one of the oldest-established centres on the European side's Marmara shore.
In short
Bakırköy is on Istanbul's European side. The closer airport is Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 48.3 km and about 50 minutes in light traffic (up to 80 at rush hour). From Istanbul Airport it is 48.5 km and about 60 minutes; the difference is small, so choose by flight times and fares. Private transfers from both airports are priced per vehicle and fixed at booking.
Airport routes
From Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Bakırköy: the route
Road distance 48.3 km.
- Abdi İpekçi Caddesiabout 1.8 km
- D-100 (E-5) highwayabout 25.4 km
- Eurasia Tunnelabout 6.1 km
- Kennedy Caddesi (coast road)about 8.9 km
The Bosphorus is crossed via the Eurasia Tunnel. Source: OpenStreetMap. The road may change with traffic; the price does not.
From Istanbul Airport to Bakırköy: the route
Road distance 48.5 km.
- airport highway (D-020)about 3.6 km
- Northern Marmara Motorway (O-7)about 17.5 km
- Basın Ekspress Yoluabout 7.7 km
- D-100 (E-5) highwayabout 2.9 km
- Yüce Tarla Caddesiabout 1 km
Source: OpenStreetMap. The road may change with traffic; the price does not.
Good to know
- From Istanbul Airport, cars use the Basın Ekspres road or the Mahmutbey–Bakırköy link; from Sabiha Gökçen, the Eurasia Tunnel plus the coast road is usually quickest.
- Prices are per vehicle and fixed at booking; traffic or delays never change them.
Highlights of Bakırköy
Bakırköy is one of the oldest-established centres on the European side's Marmara shore. İstanbul Caddesi and the streets around Özgürlük Square form a busy pedestrian shopping area full of shops, patisseries and cafés, while the Botanical Park and promenades along the coast are a favourite with families. For years the area was linked with business hotels serving the old Atatürk Airport, and it remains a service hub for the region with its hospitals, courthouse and shopping centres. Marmaray and metro connections make it easy to reach the rest of the city by rail. Part of the market area is pedestrianised, so cars usually drop off near Ebuzziya or Fişekhane streets. İncirli and Ebuzziya Caddesi get busy in the evening, but the coast road usually flows better.
Bakırköy Botanik Park
A seafront park known for its ponds and walking paths.
İstanbul Caddesi
The main pedestrian shopping street, lined with shops and cafés.
Capacity AVM
One of Bakırköy's large shopping centres.
Carousel AVM
A long-established shopping centre close to the town centre.
When to leave Bakırköy for the airport
| International flight | Domestic flight | |
|---|---|---|
| Sabiha Gökçen Airport | 4 h 15 min – 4 h 45 min | 3 h 15 min – 3 h 45 min |
| Istanbul 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 Bakırköy
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 Bakırköy?
About 48.3 km; 50 min off-peak, up to 80 min at rush hour. Private transfers start from €45.
How long is the transfer from Istanbul Airport to Bakırköy?
About 48.5 km; 60 min off-peak, up to 95 min at rush hour. Private transfers start from €46.
Anything to know about getting to Bakırköy?
From Istanbul Airport, cars use the Basın Ekspres road or the Mahmutbey–Bakırköy link; from Sabiha Gökçen, the Eurasia Tunnel plus the coast road is usually quickest.
Which airport is closer to Bakırköy?
Sabiha Gökçen Airport is closer: 48.3 km, about 50 minutes off-peak. Istanbul Airport is 48.5 km and about 60 minutes away.
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