Maltepe airport transfer
Maltepe is a large residential district on the Asian side's Marmara coast, between Bostancı and Kartal.
In short
Maltepe is on Istanbul's Asian side. The closer airport is Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 20.6 km and about 25 minutes in light traffic (up to 40 at rush hour). From Istanbul Airport it is 64.9 km and about 70 minutes, so landing at SAW saves roughly 45 minutes on the road. Private transfers from both airports are priced per vehicle and fixed at booking.
Airport routes
From Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Maltepe: the route
Road distance 20.6 km.
- Abdi İpekçi Caddesiabout 1.8 km
- D-100 (E-5) highwayabout 13.3 km
Source: OpenStreetMap. The road may change with traffic; the price does not.
From Istanbul Airport to Maltepe: the route
Road distance 64.9 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 11.9 km
- Kozyatağı O-2 Bağlantısıabout 2.7 km
- D-100 (E-5) highwayabout 4.1 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
- Maltepe is a short run from Sabiha Gökçen via the D-100 or TEM; in the evening, the D-100 heading toward Kadıköy is busy.
- Prices are per vehicle and fixed at booking; traffic or delays never change them.
Highlights of Maltepe
Maltepe is a large residential district on the Asian side's Marmara coast, between Bostancı and Kartal. Its most striking feature is the vast seafront area created by land reclamation, which hosts everything from concerts to large open-air gatherings. The eastern stretch of Bağdat Caddesi also runs through the district. Visitors are typically seeing friends and family who live here, have business at the local universities and hospitals, or are attending events on the waterfront grounds. The coast road, the D-100 and the Marmaray line cross the district from east to west. The northern parts, dense with housing compounds and new residences, are reached from the D-100, and gated entrances are common there. On big event days the coast road may be partly closed and the surrounding roads become heavily congested.
Maltepe Sahil Etkinlik Alanı
A reclaimed seafront area used for concerts and large open-air events.
Maltepe Sahil Parkı
A coastal park with walking and cycle paths stretching from Bostancı toward Kartal.
Piazza Maltepe
One of the district's large shopping centres.
When to leave Maltepe for the airport
| International flight | Domestic flight | |
|---|---|---|
| Sabiha Gökçen Airport | 3 h 45 min – 4 h | 2 h 45 min – 3 h |
| 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 Maltepe
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 Maltepe?
About 20.6 km; 25 min off-peak, up to 40 min at rush hour. Private transfers start from €30.
How long is the transfer from Istanbul Airport to Maltepe?
About 64.9 km; 70 min off-peak, up to 115 min at rush hour. Private transfers start from €61.
Anything to know about getting to Maltepe?
Maltepe is a short run from Sabiha Gökçen via the D-100 or TEM; in the evening, the D-100 heading toward Kadıköy is busy.
Which airport is closer to Maltepe?
Sabiha Gökçen Airport is closer: 20.6 km, about 25 minutes off-peak. Istanbul Airport is 64.9 km and about 70 minutes away.
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