Pendik airport transfer
Pendik is a large coastal district in the south-east of the Asian side, and Sabiha Gökçen Airport lies within its boundaries.
In short
Pendik is on Istanbul's Asian side. The closer airport is Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 9.7 km and about 15 minutes in light traffic (up to 25 at rush hour). From Istanbul Airport it is 78.5 km and about 80 minutes, so landing at SAW saves roughly 65 minutes on the road. Private transfers from both airports are priced per vehicle and fixed at booking.
Airport routes
From Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Pendik: the route
Road distance 9.7 km.
- Abdi İpekçi Caddesiabout 1.8 km
- Sahil Bulvarıabout 3.3 km
Source: OpenStreetMap. The road may change with traffic; the price does not.
From Istanbul Airport to Pendik: the route
Road distance 78.5 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 11.9 km
- Samandıra - Kartal Bağlantısıabout 9.7 km
- Sanayi Caddesiabout 2.5 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
- Central Pendik is only a short drive from Sabiha Gökçen; from Istanbul Airport, the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge and the Northern Marmara Motorway are often smoother than cutting through the city.
- Prices are per vehicle and fixed at booking; traffic or delays never change them.
Highlights of Pendik
Pendik is a large coastal district in the south-east of the Asian side, and Sabiha Gökçen Airport lies within its boundaries. The marina, fish restaurants and seaside promenade are the focus of local social life. Pendik also has a major high-speed rail station on the line to Ankara and Eskişehir, making it an important transfer point for travellers arriving or leaving by train. Its closeness to SAW makes local hotels a natural choice for passengers on early flights, aviation staff and business travellers. On the Kurtköy side, industrial zones and new housing developments dominate. The market streets in central Pendik are narrow and busy, but the coast road and the roads up to Kurtköy are wide. Expect some congestion around the station and marina in the evening.
Pendik Marina
The waterfront meeting place, with restaurants and a promenade.
Pendik YHT Garı
A key station for high-speed trains to Ankara and Eskişehir.
Sabiha Gökçen Havalimanı
The international airport in Kurtköy, in the north of the district.
When to leave Pendik for the airport
| International flight | Domestic flight | |
|---|---|---|
| Sabiha Gökçen Airport | 3 h 30 min – 3 h 45 min | 2 h 30 min – 2 h 45 min |
| Istanbul Airport | 4 h 45 min – 5 h 30 min | 3 h 45 min – 4 h 30 min |
Time to leave before departure (quiet – rush hour). Your airline's advice comes first.
City transfers from Pendik
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 Pendik?
About 9.7 km; 15 min off-peak, up to 25 min at rush hour. Private transfers start from €30.
How long is the transfer from Istanbul Airport to Pendik?
About 78.5 km; 80 min off-peak, up to 125 min at rush hour. Private transfers start from €74.
Anything to know about getting to Pendik?
Central Pendik is only a short drive from Sabiha Gökçen; from Istanbul Airport, the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge and the Northern Marmara Motorway are often smoother than cutting through the city.
Which airport is closer to Pendik?
Sabiha Gökçen Airport is closer: 9.7 km, about 15 minutes off-peak. Istanbul Airport is 78.5 km and about 80 minutes away.
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