Ümraniye airport transfer
Ümraniye is one of the most populous districts on the Asian side and has become a significant business area, with new office buildings, technology companies and shopping malls.
In short
Ümraniye is on Istanbul's Asian side. The closer airport is Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 31.4 km and about 35 minutes in light traffic (up to 60 at rush hour). From Istanbul Airport it is 56 km and about 65 minutes, so landing at SAW saves roughly 30 minutes on the road. Private transfers from both airports are priced per vehicle and fixed at booking.
Airport routes
From Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Ümraniye: the route
Road distance 31.4 km.
- Abdi İpekçi Caddesiabout 1.8 km
- D-100 (E-5) highwayabout 20.2 km
- Yıldırım Beyazıt Caddesiabout 1 km
- 3004. Caddeabout 1.2 km
- Akdeniz Caddesiabout 1.9 km
Source: OpenStreetMap. The road may change with traffic; the price does not.
From Istanbul Airport to Ümraniye: the route
Road distance 56 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
- Alemdağ Caddesiabout 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
- From Sabiha Gökçen, Ümraniye is reached via the TEM; from Istanbul Airport the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge is used. The Ümraniye section of the TEM is very busy between 08:00-10:00 and 17:00-20:00.
- Prices are per vehicle and fixed at booking; traffic or delays never change them.
Highlights of Ümraniye
Ümraniye is one of the most populous districts on the Asian side and has become a significant business area, with new office buildings, technology companies and shopping malls. Along the TEM motorway in particular there are numerous corporate headquarters, data centres and logistics facilities, and the Dudullu Organised Industrial Zone is close by. Hotels here are mostly used by business travellers and people attending trade events or training programmes, while at weekends the malls and parks fill with local residents. Location is Ümraniye's strongest card: thanks to the TEM and Northern Marmara links, both the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge and Sabiha Gökçen are relatively easy to reach, and metro lines run to Üsküdar. The Ümraniye stretch of the TEM and Alemdağ Caddesi, however, jam badly at commuting times, and knowing the right building entrance in the newer office zones saves time.
Meydan İstanbul AVM
One of Ümraniye's well-known shopping centres.
Dudullu Organize Sanayi Bölgesi
One of the Asian side's main industrial and business zones.
Çamlıca Tepesi
The hill just west of Ümraniye, famous for its panoramic city views.
When to leave Ümraniye 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 | 3 h 30 min – 4 h |
Time to leave before departure (quiet – rush hour). Your airline's advice comes first.
City transfers from Ümraniye
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 Ümraniye?
About 31.4 km; 35 min off-peak, up to 60 min at rush hour. Private transfers start from €30.
How long is the transfer from Istanbul Airport to Ümraniye?
About 56 km; 65 min off-peak, up to 105 min at rush hour. Private transfers start from €53.
Anything to know about getting to Ümraniye?
From Sabiha Gökçen, Ümraniye is reached via the TEM; from Istanbul Airport the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge is used. The Ümraniye section of the TEM is very busy between 08:00-10:00 and 17:00-20:00.
Which airport is closer to Ümraniye?
Sabiha Gökçen Airport is closer: 31.4 km, about 35 minutes off-peak. Istanbul Airport is 56 km and about 65 minutes away.
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