Private van
6 passengers · 6 bags
Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Sultanahmet Transfer
Arrange the cross-city ride and the final approach to your old-city hotel together. Ride in Istanbul offers private transfers from Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) to Sultanahmet in Fatih for €75 per vehicle in a private van, one way, carrying up to six passengers and six bags. Your reservation team confirms the booking after receiving your request.
Your transfer at a glance
- Route
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) and Fatih (Sultanahmet), either direction
- Vehicles
- Private van 6 passengers / 6 bags; VIP van 4 / 4; minibus 12 / 12
- Fare
- Per vehicle, one way; same in the return direction
- Included
- Tolls, fuel, parking, meet & greet, flight tracking, name sign and VAT
- Free waiting
- 90 minutes from actual landing; hotel pickup: 20 minutes from confirmed time
- Payment
- Cash or card in the vehicle; cash EUR, TRY or USD; nothing online
- Confirmation
- Request reference first; reservation-team confirmation and email voucher follow
- Journey time
- Approximately 60–90 minutes; two hours or longer in heavy crossing traffic
- Old-city drop-off
- Hotel address checked; reachable stop, walking stretch and assistance agreed
- Cancellation
- Free at least 24 hours before confirmed pickup; later cancellation or no-show may be charged the full fare
Plan about 60–90 minutes on the road from SAW airport to Sultanahmet; heavy crossing traffic can mean two hours or longer. Give your full hotel address so an accessible drop-off and any last walking stretch can be confirmed. The same fare applies back to SAW.
Get the SAW – Sultanahmet fare
No payment now — pay the driver in the vehicle, by cash or card.
How much is a private transfer from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Sultanahmet?
A private transfer from SAW to Sultanahmet costs one fixed fare per vehicle, with the same rate from the hotel back to SAW.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Bags | One-way fare per vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private van | 6 | 6 | €75 |
 VIP van | 4 | 4 | €65 |
 Minibus | 12 | 12 | €75 |
Fares checked 29 October 2026. The fare is the same for every listed SAW district; this is not a separate old-city tariff. Extra stops are priced on request. All airport transfer prices show both airports; terms, waiting and cancellation explains the conditions.
Which vehicle fits your group and luggage?
Choose the private van for up to six passengers and six bags, the four-person VIP van for four bags, or the minibus for up to twelve of each. A larger vehicle may need a different final stopping point on a narrow old-city approach, so include the complete address.
Child seats are free; send age, weight and height for confirmation. Mention pushchairs, oversized cases and sports bags. Ask before booking about wheelchair equipment or pets. Compare the VIP van or minibus for groups before choosing.
VIP van
4 passengers · 4 bags
Minibus
12 passengers · 12 bags
Where does your driver meet you at Sabiha Gokcen Airport?
At Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) the meeting point is across from area 10 on the arrivals forecourt, where our vehicles wait: look for the red CEO 34 board and for a sign with your name. Our reservation team confirms it again with your booking.
Driver name, photo and phone arrive the day before. Cannot find the driver? Stay at the point and call +90 501 235 06 70. Do not leave with anyone else. The SAW pickup details show the photograph.
Can the van reach your hotel in Sultanahmet's old city?
Your hotel address determines whether the vehicle can stop at the entrance or needs an accessible point nearby. Sultanahmet's narrow lanes and approaches around the historic squares make an address check essential. Send the hotel name, street, building number and any recommended vehicle entrance.
The team confirms the final stopping point and any walking stretch before travel. Your driver helps load and unload luggage; tell the team beforehand if you need help from the vehicle to the hotel. Walking distance and assistance depend on the address and cannot be assumed from “Sultanahmet” alone.
Going back: how do you book Sultanahmet to Sabiha Gokcen Airport?
Select Fatih as pickup and SAW as destination; the same per-vehicle fare applies. For an international flight, start planning the old-city pickup around five hours before departure. Confirm the time using your address, flight, travel date and crossing allowance; your airline's airport-arrival instruction takes priority.
Hotel waiting is free for 20 minutes from confirmed pickup. Book Sultanahmet to SAW. For arrival and departure at different airports, send two one-way requests rather than assuming a same-airport return.
What happens if your flight is late?
We track the flight and adjust pickup. There is no flight-delay or early-landing charge; the 90 free minutes start at actual landing. If bags or passport control take longer, message the team. Extra waiting requires advance agreement in 15-minute periods, with the price confirmed first. A very long wait may become a no-show. There is no night or holiday surcharge on the transfer fare.
How do you send your transfer request?
Send your transfer request. Add date, flight number, exact hotel address, passengers, bags, every passenger's full passport name and reachable contact details. Save the reference.
We watch your flight. The team confirms availability and the booking separately, then emails a voucher. Driver details follow the day before.
Look for your name. Use the confirmed area-10 meeting point.
No payment now — pay the driver in the vehicle, by cash or card. Message us on WhatsApp, or call +90 501 235 06 70.
Sabiha Gokcen to Sultanahmet transfer: common questions
Is the fare per person or per vehicle?
Per vehicle, one way, within its passenger and bag capacity. The same rate applies in both directions.
Is this a shuttle bus?
No. It is a private vehicle for your group. For buses, taxis and alternatives, see the Sabiha Gökçen airport transport guide on DoInIstanbul, our sister site.
My ticket says IST, not SAW. Which page do I need?
IST is Istanbul's other airport. Use Istanbul Airport to Sultanahmet transfer.
Can I cancel or change my transfer?
Cancellation received at least 24 hours before confirmed pickup is free. Date, time or address changes requested that early have no change fee; later changes depend on availability. Route or vehicle changes may change the fare. Later cancellation or no-show may be charged the full fare. Read Terms & cancellation.