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How to Get from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Taksim
The fastest way from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Taksim by public transport is M4 + Marmaray + M2: about 66 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.
Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Taksim
M4 → Marmaray → M2 (Ayrılık Çeşmesi + Yenikapı aktarma)
- M4Sabiha Gökçen Havalimanı → Ayrılık Çeşmesi · 22 stops · 42 min
- MarmarayAyrılıkçeşme → Yenikapı · 4 stops · 7 min
- M2Yenikapı → Taksim · 5 stops · 8 min
Fare (İstanbulkart): ≈ ₺110.02 full · ₺51.30 student — transfer discount onto Marmaray/Metrobüs varies
M4 + Metrobüs + M2
- M4Sabiha Gökçen Havalimanı → Acıbadem · 20 stops · 49 min
- WalkTransfer walk · 9 min
- MetrobüsAcıbadem → Mecidiyeköy · 5 stops · 9 min
- WalkWalk Mecidiyeköy → Şişli-Mecidiyeköy · 4 min
- M2Şişli-Mecidiyeköy → Taksim · 2 stops · 5 min
Fare (İstanbulkart): ≈ ₺125.43 full · ₺54.26 student — transfer discount onto Marmaray/Metrobüs varies
M4 → Marmaray → T1 (Ayrılık Çeşmesi + Sirkeci aktarma)
- M4Sabiha Gökçen Havalimanı → Ayrılık Çeşmesi · 22 stops · 42 min
- MarmarayAyrılıkçeşme → Sirkeci · 3 stops · 5 min
- T1Gülhane → Kabataş · 7 stops · 12 min
- WalkWalk Kabataş → Varış · 10 min
Fare (İstanbulkart): ≈ ₺110.02 full · ₺51.30 student — transfer discount onto Marmaray/Metrobüs varies
Taksim → Sabiha Gökçen Airport
M2 → Marmaray → M4 (Yenikapı + Ayrılıkçeşme aktarma)
- M2Taksim → Yenikapı · 5 stops · 8 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
T1 → Marmaray → M4 (Gülhane + Ayrılıkçeşme aktarma)
- WalkWalk Başlangıç → Fındıklı - Mimar Sinan Ü. · 11 min
- T1Fındıklı - Mimar Sinan Ü. → Gülhane · 6 stops · 10 min
- MarmaraySirkeci → Ayrılıkçeşme · 3 stops · 5 min
- M4Ayrılık Çeşmesi → Sabiha Gökçen Havalimanı · 22 stops · 42 min
Fare (İstanbulkart): ≈ ₺110.02 full · ₺51.30 student — transfer discount onto Marmaray/Metrobüs varies
T1 → Marmaray → M4 (Gülhane + Ayrılıkçeşme aktarma)
- WalkWalk Başlangıç → Kabataş · 10 min
- T1Kabataş → Gülhane · 7 stops · 12 min
- MarmaraySirkeci → Ayrılıkçeşme · 3 stops · 5 min
- M4Ayrılık Çeşmesi → Sabiha Gökçen Havalimanı · 22 stops · 42 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
- M2 · first 05:57 · last 00:00
- Metrobüs · 24 hours
- T1 · first 06:00 · last 23:36
Frequently asked
How long does it take from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Taksim?
The fastest public transport option is M4 + Marmaray + M2, about 66 minutes including walking, on the planned timetable. The return takes 66 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.