Çekmeköy airport transfer
Çekmeköy, in the north-east of the Asian side between Ümraniye and the forest belt, became a district in 2008 and is notably green.
In short
Çekmeköy is on Istanbul's Asian side. The closer airport is Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 31.9 km and about 35 minutes in light traffic (up to 55 at rush hour). From Istanbul Airport it is 59.5 km and about 70 minutes, so landing at SAW saves roughly 35 minutes on the road. Private transfers from both airports are priced per vehicle and fixed at booking.
Airport routes
From Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Çekmeköy: the route
Road distance 31.9 km.
- Abdi İpekçi Caddesiabout 1.8 km
- D-100 (E-5) highwayabout 6.2 km
- Samandıra - Kartal Bağlantısıabout 8.8 km
- Anatolian Motorway (O-4)about 3.3 km
- Necip Fazıl Bulvarıabout 2.4 km
- Hamza Yerlikaya Bulvarıabout 1.3 km
Source: OpenStreetMap. The road may change with traffic; the price does not.
From Istanbul Airport to Çekmeköy: the route
Road distance 59.5 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 9.3 km
- Şile Otoyoluabout 5.2 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
- From Sabiha Gökçen, Çekmeköy is reached via the Northern Marmara Motorway or the TEM–Ümraniye link; Alemdağ Caddesi gets busy in the evening.
- Prices are per vehicle and fixed at booking; traffic or delays never change them.
Highlights of Çekmeköy
Çekmeköy, in the north-east of the Asian side between Ümraniye and the forest belt, became a district in 2008 and is notably green. Villa compounds, detached houses with gardens and large wooded areas shape its character, and the Ömerli Reservoir with its surrounding countryside is not far away. Families who want to live outside the city's bustle while staying connected choose it. Visitors are usually seeing friends and relatives who live here, renting villas, or heading out for weekend hikes. The Üsküdar–Çekmeköy metro line links it with the centre of the Asian side. Compound gates are typically security-controlled, and some newer streets may not show correctly in navigation apps. Forest roads can be narrow and winding, and in winter fog and rain can affect driving conditions. Sabiha Gökçen is relatively easy to reach via the Northern Marmara Motorway link.
Ömerli Barajı
One of Istanbul's largest drinking-water reservoirs, set in open countryside.
Taşdelen
A well-known neighbourhood famed for its spring water.
Nişantepe
An area on the forest edge known for its picnic grounds.
When to leave Çekmeköy 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 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 Çekmeköy
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 Çekmeköy?
About 31.9 km; 35 min off-peak, up to 55 min at rush hour. Private transfers start from €30.
How long is the transfer from Istanbul Airport to Çekmeköy?
About 59.5 km; 70 min off-peak, up to 110 min at rush hour. Private transfers start from €56.
Anything to know about getting to Çekmeköy?
From Sabiha Gökçen, Çekmeköy is reached via the Northern Marmara Motorway or the TEM–Ümraniye link; Alemdağ Caddesi gets busy in the evening.
Which airport is closer to Çekmeköy?
Sabiha Gökçen Airport is closer: 31.9 km, about 35 minutes off-peak. Istanbul Airport is 59.5 km and about 70 minutes away.
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