Eminönü airport transfer
Eminönü is the Golden Horn trading hub of the Fatih district and one of the city's liveliest ferry squares.
In short
Eminönü is on Istanbul's European side. The closer airport is Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 41.6 km and about 50 minutes in light traffic (up to 75 at rush hour). From Istanbul Airport it is 45 km and about 65 minutes, so landing at SAW saves roughly 15 minutes on the road. Private transfers from both airports are priced per vehicle and fixed at booking.
Airport routes
From Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Eminönü: the route
Road distance 41.6 km.
- Abdi İpekçi Caddesiabout 1.8 km
- D-100 (E-5) highwayabout 25.4 km
- Eurasia Tunnelabout 6.1 km
- Atatürk Bulvarıabout 1.4 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 Eminönü: the route
Road distance 45 km.
- airport highway (D-020)about 20.8 km
- Hasdal - Okmeydanı Bağlantı Yoluabout 4.6 km
- Piyalepaşa Bulvarıabout 1.4 km
- Galata Köprüsü
Source: OpenStreetMap. The road may change with traffic; the price does not.
Good to know
- Cars enter via the Kennedy Caddesi seafront road or from Unkapanı; the bazaar area is extremely busy on weekdays and Saturdays.
- Prices are per vehicle and fixed at booking; traffic or delays never change them.
Highlights of Eminönü
Eminönü is the Golden Horn trading hub of the Fatih district and one of the city's liveliest ferry squares. The New Mosque, the Spice Bazaar and the southern end of the Galata Bridge all meet here, and the Grand Bazaar is a short walk uphill through market lanes. Hotels cluster around Sirkeci and the Hoca Paşa streets, making Eminönü a sensible pick for anyone who wants the old city on the doorstep plus easy transport links: the Marmaray station at Sirkeci, the tram and several ferry piers are all within a few steps. During the day the bazaar area is packed, and many side streets fill with delivery vans. Ragıp Gümüşpala and Reşadiye streets carry most vehicle traffic; many Sirkeci hotels can be reached right to the door, though short waits in the narrow lanes are normal during business hours. Early-morning or evening arrivals are far easier.
Mısır Çarşısı
A 17th-century covered market famed for its spices, Turkish delight and dried fruit.
Yeni Cami
The large Ottoman mosque, completed in the 1660s, that dominates Eminönü square.
Sirkeci Garı
The historic railway station famous as the eastern terminus of the Orient Express.
Rüstem Paşa Camii
A small Mimar Sinan mosque renowned for its exceptional İznik tilework.
When to leave Eminönü for the airport
| International flight | Domestic flight | |
|---|---|---|
| Sabiha Gökçen Airport | 4 h 15 min – 4 h 30 min | 3 h 15 min – 3 h 30 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.
Hotels in Eminönü
Frequently asked questions
How long is the transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Eminönü?
About 41.6 km; 50 min off-peak, up to 75 min at rush hour. Private transfers start from €39.
How long is the transfer from Istanbul Airport to Eminönü?
About 45 km; 65 min off-peak, up to 100 min at rush hour. Private transfers start from €42.
Anything to know about getting to Eminönü?
Cars enter via the Kennedy Caddesi seafront road or from Unkapanı; the bazaar area is extremely busy on weekdays and Saturdays.
Which airport is closer to Eminönü?
Sabiha Gökçen Airport is closer: 41.6 km, about 50 minutes off-peak. Istanbul Airport is 45 km and about 65 minutes away.
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