Directions · public transport
How to Get from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Levent
The fastest way from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Levent by public transport is bus SG-2 + bus 121B: about 60 minutes, 1 transfer, ₺80.60 (İstanbulkart full fare). Step-by-step options for both directions below. Routes follow the planned timetables; live times are in the app.
Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Levent
SG-2 + 121B
- WalkWalk Başlangıç → SABİHA GÖKÇEN HAVALİMANI · 5 min
- SG-2SABİHA GÖKÇEN HAVALİMANI → KAVACIK KÖPRÜSÜ · 1 stop · 31 min
- WalkWalk KAVACIK KÖPRÜSÜ → YENİ RİVA YOLU · 6 min
- 121BYENİ RİVA YOLU → FABRİKALAR · 1 stop · 4 min
- WalkWalk FABRİKALAR → Varış · 7 min
Fare (İstanbulkart): ₺80.60 full · ₺33.76 student
SG-2 + 121A
- WalkWalk Başlangıç → SABİHA GÖKÇEN HAVALİMANI · 5 min
- SG-2SABİHA GÖKÇEN HAVALİMANI → KAVACIK KÖPRÜSÜ · 1 stop · 31 min
- WalkWalk KAVACIK KÖPRÜSÜ → YENİ RİVA YOLU · 6 min
- 121AYENİ RİVA YOLU → FABRİKALAR · 1 stop · 2 min
- WalkWalk FABRİKALAR → Varış · 7 min
Fare (İstanbulkart): ₺80.60 full · ₺33.76 student
SG-2 → 522ST (KAVACIK KÖPRÜSÜ aktarma)
- WalkWalk Başlangıç → SABİHA GÖKÇEN HAVALİMANI · 5 min
- SG-2SABİHA GÖKÇEN HAVALİMANI → KAVACIK KÖPRÜSÜ · 2 stops · 31 min
- 522STKAVACIK KÖPRÜSÜ → LEVENT · 3 stops · 4 min
- WalkWalk LEVENT → Varış · 1 min
Fare (İstanbulkart): ₺80.60 full · ₺33.76 student
Levent → Sabiha Gökçen Airport
M2 → Marmaray → M4 (Yenikapı + Ayrılıkçeşme aktarma)
- M2Levent → Yenikapı · 9 stops · 16 min
- MarmarayYenikapı → Ayrılıkçeşme · 4 stops · 7 min
- M4Ayrılık Çeşmesi → Sabiha Gökçen Havalimanı · 22 stops · 42 min
Fare (İstanbulkart): ≈ ₺110.02 full · ₺51.30 student — transfer discount onto Marmaray/Metrobüs varies
Metrobüs + Marmaray + M4
- WalkWalk Başlangıç → Zincirlikuyu · 16 min
- MetrobüsZincirlikuyu → Söğütlüçeşme · 7 stops · 13 min
- WalkTransfer walk · 1 min
- MarmaraySöğütlüçeşme → Pendik MR · 4 stops · 11 min
- WalkWalk Pendik MR → Pendik · 15 min
- M4Pendik → Sabiha Gökçen Havalimanı · 5 stops · 13 min
Fare (İstanbulkart): ≈ ₺116.63 full · ₺49.84 student — transfer discount onto Marmaray/Metrobüs varies
M2 + Metrobüs + M4
- M2Levent → Şişli-Mecidiyeköy · 2 stops · 5 min
- WalkWalk Şişli-Mecidiyeköy → Mecidiyeköy · 4 min
- MetrobüsMecidiyeköy → Acıbadem · 5 stops · 9 min
- WalkTransfer walk · 9 min
- M4Acıbadem → Sabiha Gökçen Havalimanı · 20 stops · 49 min
Fare (İstanbulkart): ≈ ₺125.43 full · ₺54.26 student — transfer discount onto Marmaray/Metrobüs varies
Operating hours of the lines on this route
- M2 · first 05:57 · last 00:00
- Marmaray · first 05:58 · last 23:28
- M4 · first 06:00 · last 23:59
- Metrobüs · 24 hours
Frequently asked
How long does it take from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Levent?
The fastest public transport option is bus SG-2 + bus 121B, about 60 minutes including walking, on the planned timetable. The return takes 74 minutes.
How much does it cost?
With an İstanbulkart: ₺80.60 full fare, ₺33.76 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.