Private van
6 passengers · 6 bags
Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Taksim Transfer
Meet your driver at Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) and cross to your Taksim hotel in a private vehicle for your group. Ride in Istanbul's private van costs €75 per vehicle, one way, for up to six passengers and six bags. Select Beyoğlu (Taksim) and give your full hotel address; the reservation team confirms the transfer separately.
Your transfer at a glance
- Route
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) and Beyoğlu (Taksim), either direction
- Vehicles
- Private van 6 passengers / 6 bags; VIP van 4 / 4; minibus 12 / 12
- Fare
- Per vehicle, one way; the same rate 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 in EUR, TRY or USD; nothing online
- Confirmation
- Request reference first; team confirmation and email voucher follow
- Journey time
- Approximately 60–90 minutes; two hours or longer in busy crossing traffic
- Drop-off
- Full Beyoğlu address checked; reachable stop and any final walking stretch confirmed
- Cancellation
- Free at least 24 hours before confirmed pickup; later cancellation or no-show may be charged the full fare
A SAW airport to Taksim road journey needs a planning allowance of about 60–90 minutes. Busy crossing traffic can push it towards two hours or longer. The fare is the same for the ride back to SAW.
No payment now — pay the driver in the vehicle, by cash or card.
How much is a private transfer from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Taksim?
A private transfer from SAW to Taksim costs one fixed fare per vehicle, with the same rate 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. SAW fares are the same for every listed district; Taksim does not carry a separate district supplement. The VIP van is smaller and costs less than the private van on this route. Extra stops are priced on request. See all airport transfer prices and the terms, waiting and cancellation conditions.
Which vehicle fits your group and luggage?
Choose by passengers and bags together: the private van fits up to six of each, the VIP van four, and the minibus twelve. For seven to twelve travellers, choose the minibus; larger groups need a quote.
Child seats are free. Send each child's age, weight and height for suitable-seat confirmation: baby seats are roughly for ages one to three, boosters roughly three to six. Mention pushchairs, sports bags and oversized luggage. Ask before booking about wheelchairs or pets. Compare the VIP van or minibus for groups if your needs differ.
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. If you cannot find the driver, stay at the point and call +90 501 235 06 70. Do not leave with anyone else. The SAW airport pickup details show the meeting photograph.
Can the van reach your hotel in Taksim or Beyoğlu?
The team checks your street address and confirms the nearest reachable stopping point if the vehicle cannot reach the entrance. A hotel near İstiklal may have a pedestrian approach; other Beyoğlu addresses can involve steep, narrow streets. Include any vehicle-entrance advice from the hotel. Your driver helps load and unload bags; request help along a walking stretch before confirmation. Vehicle size and the exact address determine the final plan.
Going back: how do you book Taksim to Sabiha Gokcen Airport?
The same per-vehicle fare applies from Taksim to SAW. For an international flight, start planning a central Beyoğlu pickup around five hours before departure; confirm the actual time using your address, flight and traffic allowance. Your airline's airport-arrival instruction takes priority.
Hotel waiting is free for 20 minutes from confirmed pickup. Book Taksim to SAW. Use Return for two legs at the same airports; different arrival/departure airports need two one-way requests.
What happens if your flight is late?
We track the flight and adjust pickup, with no flight-delay or early-landing charge. The 90 free minutes start at actual landing. If passport control or baggage reclaim takes longer, message the team. Extra waiting is agreed beforehand in 15-minute periods, with the amount 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. Include date, flight number, hotel address, passengers, bags, every passenger's full passport name and contact details. Save your reference.
We watch your flight. The team confirms availability and your booking separately, then emails a voucher. Driver details follow the day before.
Look for your name. Meet at area 10 as confirmed.
No payment now — pay the driver in the vehicle, by cash or card. Message us on WhatsApp with questions, or call +90 501 235 06 70.
Sabiha Gokcen to Taksim transfer: common questions
Is the fare per person or per vehicle?
Per vehicle, one way, within its passenger and bag limits. The same rate applies in either direction.
Is this the airport shuttle bus?
No. Your vehicle is private for your group. For buses, taxis and other choices, 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 a different airport. Use Istanbul Airport to Taksim 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 alter the fare. Later cancellation or no-show may be charged the full fare. Read Terms & cancellation.