Büyükçekmece airport transfer
Büyükçekmece lies where the lake of the same name opens to the sea, a coastal district far from the centre but rich in history.
In short
Büyükçekmece is on Istanbul's European side. The closer airport is Istanbul Airport: 58 km and about 70 minutes in light traffic (up to 110 at rush hour). From Sabiha Gökçen Airport it is 76.3 km and about 75 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 Istanbul Airport to Büyükçekmece: the route
Road distance 58 km.
- airport highway (D-020)about 3.6 km
- Northern Marmara Motorway (O-7)about 16.9 km
- European Motorway (O-3)about 9.7 km
- Erzurum Kongre Caddesiabout 1.9 km
- Adnan Kahveci Bulvarıabout 1.4 km
- D-100 (E-5) highwayabout 4 km
Source: OpenStreetMap. The road may change with traffic; the price does not.
From Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Büyükçekmece: the route
Road distance 76.3 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
- Doktor Remzi Kazancıgil Caddesiabout 1.2 km
- D-100 (E-5) highwayabout 25.1 km
The Bosphorus is crossed via the Eurasia Tunnel. Source: OpenStreetMap. The road may change with traffic; the price does not.
Good to know
- From Istanbul Airport the route is via the Northern Marmara Motorway; on summer weekends the E-5 and the coast road are busy heading west.
- Prices are per vehicle and fixed at booking; traffic or delays never change them.
Highlights of Büyükçekmece
Büyükçekmece lies where the lake of the same name opens to the sea, a coastal district far from the centre but rich in history. Its symbol is the four-span stone bridge built by Mimar Sinan in the reign of Süleyman the Magnificent, which carried the Ottoman road toward the Balkans. Coastal neighbourhoods such as Mimarsinan, Kumburgaz and Güzelce are known for Istanbulites' summer homes, and the population swells noticeably in summer. Visitors are typically families heading to their holiday flats, guests attending weddings or events at seaside venues, and people looking for hotels close to the TÜYAP fair grounds. The E-5 and the TEM link the district with the city. Roads inside the beach neighbourhoods are narrow and dominated by holiday compounds, and the coast road gets busy on summer weekends. Because it is so far out, journey times vary a lot with traffic.
Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Köprüsü
The multi-arched stone bridge at the mouth of the lake, completed by Mimar Sinan in the 1560s.
Büyükçekmece Gölü
The large lagoon lake on the district's eastern side.
Kumburgaz Sahili
A stretch of coast known for its summer compounds and beaches.
When to leave Büyükçekmece for the airport
| International flight | Domestic flight | |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Airport | 4 h 30 min – 5 h 15 min | 3 h 30 min – 4 h 15 min |
| Sabiha Gökçen 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.
City transfers from Büyükçekmece
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 Istanbul Airport to Büyükçekmece?
About 58 km; 70 min off-peak, up to 110 min at rush hour. Private transfers start from €55.
How long is the transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Büyükçekmece?
About 76.3 km; 75 min off-peak, up to 120 min at rush hour. Private transfers start from €72.
Anything to know about getting to Büyükçekmece?
From Istanbul Airport the route is via the Northern Marmara Motorway; on summer weekends the E-5 and the coast road are busy heading west.
Which airport is closer to Büyükçekmece?
Istanbul Airport is closer: 58 km, about 70 minutes off-peak. Sabiha Gökçen Airport is 76.3 km and about 75 minutes away.
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