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How to Get from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Karaköy – Galata Tower

The fastest way from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Karaköy – Galata Tower by public transport is M4 + Marmaray + T1: about 63 minutes, 2 transfers, ₺110.02 (İstanbulkart full fare). Step-by-step options for both directions below. Routes follow the planned timetables; live times are in the app.

63 minfastest
2transfers
₺110.02full fare
1 mwalking

Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Karaköy – Galata Tower

Fastest

M4 → Marmaray → T1 (Ayrılık Çeşmesi + Sirkeci aktarma)

63 min · 2 transfers · 1 m walking

  1. M4Sabiha Gökçen Havalimanı → Ayrılık Çeşmesi · 22 stops · 42 min
  2. MarmarayAyrılıkçeşme → Sirkeci · 3 stops · 5 min
  3. T1Gülhane → Karaköy · 4 stops · 6 min

Fare (İstanbulkart): ≈ ₺110.02 full · ₺51.30 student — transfer discount onto Marmaray/Metrobüs varies

Option 2

M4 + Marmaray + T1

62 min · 2 transfers · 1316 m walking

  1. M4Sabiha Gökçen Havalimanı → Pendik · 5 stops · 13 min
  2. WalkWalk Pendik → Pendik MR · 15 min
  3. MarmarayPendik MR → Sirkeci · 7 stops · 20 min
  4. WalkWalk Sirkeci → Gülhane · 3 min
  5. T1Gülhane → Karaköy · 2 stops · 4 min

Fare (İstanbulkart): ≈ ₺110.02 full · ₺51.30 student — transfer discount onto Marmaray/Metrobüs varies

Option 3

M4 → Marmaray (Ayrılık Çeşmesi aktarma)

64 min · 1 transfer · 975 m walking

  1. M4Sabiha Gökçen Havalimanı → Ayrılık Çeşmesi · 22 stops · 42 min
  2. MarmarayAyrılıkçeşme → Sirkeci · 3 stops · 5 min
  3. WalkWalk Sirkeci → Varış · 13 min

Fare (İstanbulkart): ≈ ₺83.60 full · ₺40.68 student — transfer discount onto Marmaray/Metrobüs varies

Karaköy – Galata Tower → Sabiha Gökçen Airport

Fastest

Marmaray + M4

62 min · 1 transfer · 2086 m walking

  1. WalkWalk Başlangıç → Sirkeci · 13 min
  2. MarmaraySirkeci → Pendik MR · 7 stops · 20 min
  3. WalkWalk Pendik MR → Pendik · 15 min
  4. M4Pendik → Sabiha Gökçen Havalimanı · 5 stops · 13 min

Fare (İstanbulkart): ₺71.80 full · ₺29.34 student

Option 2

Marmaray → M4 (Ayrılıkçeşme aktarma)

64 min · 1 transfer · 975 m walking

  1. WalkWalk Başlangıç → Sirkeci · 13 min
  2. MarmaraySirkeci → Ayrılıkçeşme · 3 stops · 5 min
  3. M4Ayrılık Çeşmesi → Sabiha Gökçen Havalimanı · 22 stops · 42 min

Fare (İstanbulkart): ₺71.80 full · ₺29.34 student

Option 3

T1 + Marmaray + M4

61 min · 2 transfers · 1316 m walking

  1. T1Karaköy → Gülhane · 2 stops · 4 min
  2. WalkWalk Gülhane → Sirkeci · 3 min
  3. MarmaraySirkeci → Pendik MR · 7 stops · 20 min
  4. WalkWalk Pendik MR → Pendik · 15 min
  5. M4Pendik → Sabiha Gökçen Havalimanı · 5 stops · 13 min

Fare (İstanbulkart): ≈ ₺110.02 full · ₺51.30 student — transfer discount onto Marmaray/Metrobüs varies

Operating hours of the lines on this route

  • M4 · first 06:00 · last 23:59
  • Marmaray · first 05:58 · last 23:28
  • T1 · first 06:00 · last 23:36

All line hours · Fare tariff

Frequently asked

How long does it take from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Karaköy – Galata Tower?

The fastest public transport option is M4 + Marmaray + T1, about 63 minutes including walking, on the planned timetable. The return takes 62 minutes.

How much does it cost?

With an İstanbulkart: ₺110.02 full fare, ₺51.30 student. Transfers within 120 minutes are discounted. Fare tariff

Do I need an İstanbulkart?

Yes for these fares — buy an anonymous İstanbulkart (₺165) at any Biletmatik machine or kiosk and load credit. Without a card you can buy a limited-use ticket (one ride ₺65.00).

What about late at night?

Metro lines close around midnight (see the hours above). For night flights, Havaist (Istanbul Airport) and Havabus (Sabiha Gökçen) shuttle buses run on their own timetables and fares.

Routes computed with the MetroFlow planner for a weekday 10:00 departure; durations follow the planned timetables and include walking. Last computed 18 September 2026. Fares are recalculated on the page with the tariff in force since 20 July 2026.