Yeşilköy airport transfer
Yeşilköy, historically known as San Stefano, is an old seaside town that gave its name to the 1878 Treaty of San Stefano.
In short
Yeşilköy is on Istanbul's European side. The closer airport is Istanbul Airport: 47.6 km and about 55 minutes in light traffic (up to 90 at rush hour). From Sabiha Gökçen Airport it is 51.5 km and about 55 minutes; the difference is small, so choose by flight times and fares. Private transfers from both airports are priced per vehicle and fixed at booking.
Airport routes
From Istanbul Airport to Yeşilköy: the route
Road distance 47.6 km.
- airport highway (D-020)about 3.6 km
- Northern Marmara Motorway (O-7)about 17.5 km
- Basın Ekspress Yoluabout 8.8 km
- Yeni Havaalanı Caddesiabout 3.4 km
Source: OpenStreetMap. The road may change with traffic; the price does not.
From Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Yeşilköy: the route
Road distance 51.5 km.
- Abdi İpekçi Caddesiabout 1.8 km
- D-100 (E-5) highwayabout 25.4 km
- Eurasia Tunnelabout 6.1 km
- Kennedy Caddesi (coast road)about 8.9 km
- Rauf Orbay Caddesiabout 2.9 km
The Bosphorus is crossed via the Eurasia Tunnel. Source: OpenStreetMap. The road may change with traffic; the price does not.
Good to know
- From Istanbul Airport the route is via the Basın Ekspres road or the Northern Marmara links; from Sabiha Gökçen, the Eurasia Tunnel and then the coast road.
- Prices are per vehicle and fixed at booking; traffic or delays never change them.
Highlights of Yeşilköy
Yeşilköy, historically known as San Stefano, is an old seaside town that gave its name to the 1878 Treaty of San Stefano. With its garden villas, tree-lined streets and quiet shoreline, it is one of the most peaceful corners of the Bakırköy district. Old houses once owned by Levantine and Greek families, the Church of Ayios Stefanos and the seafront promenade lend it a nostalgic air. Being right next to the former Atatürk Airport, it long housed aviation staff and transit passengers, and part of the old airfield has since become a public park. Accommodation ranges from boutique hotels to larger properties on the coast road. Streets are mostly calm and easy for cars, though some are narrow and one-way. The station area and the seafront restaurants get busy on summer evenings, and the Marmaray station gives a direct rail link to the centre.
Atatürk Havalimanı Millet Bahçesi
A large public park created on part of the former Atatürk Airport site.
Yeşilköy Sahili
The fishing harbour and seaside promenade, the neighbourhood's favourite spot.
Ayios Stefanos Kilisesi
The historic Greek Orthodox church from which the town took its old name.
When to leave Yeşilköy for the airport
| International flight | Domestic flight | |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Airport | 4 h 15 min – 4 h 45 min | 3 h 15 min – 3 h 45 min |
| Sabiha Gökçen Airport | 4 h 15 min – 4 h 45 min | 3 h 15 min – 3 h 45 min |
Time to leave before departure (quiet – rush hour). Your airline's advice comes first.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the transfer from Istanbul Airport to Yeşilköy?
About 47.6 km; 55 min off-peak, up to 90 min at rush hour. Private transfers start from €45.
How long is the transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Yeşilköy?
About 51.5 km; 55 min off-peak, up to 85 min at rush hour. Private transfers start from €48.
Anything to know about getting to Yeşilköy?
From Istanbul Airport the route is via the Basın Ekspres road or the Northern Marmara links; from Sabiha Gökçen, the Eurasia Tunnel and then the coast road.
Which airport is closer to Yeşilköy?
Istanbul Airport is closer: 47.6 km, about 55 minutes off-peak. Sabiha Gökçen Airport is 51.5 km and about 55 minutes away.
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