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Airport of departure: | Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) |
Airport of arrival: | Antalya International Airport (AYT) |
Flight duration from Istanbul to Antalya: | Average of 1 hours 15 minutes |
DEPARTURE : Istanbul
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About the Airport
Pegasus Airlines connects Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport with various flights from different places in the world. Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is one of the two main airports of the city. It is located on the Asian part and within easy reach from the center.
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is named after the first female fighter pilot in the world, Sabiha Gokcen who died in 2001. The airport became operational the same year. It is situated at Pendik which is about 40 km away from Kadikoy and 50 km away from Taksim. The airport terminal incorporates many facilities, including ticket sale offices on the departures floor for both domestic and international flights. The total passenger capacity of the airport has been increased up to 41 million after the recent inclusion of new domestic terminal.
Transport from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to the City Center
The airport is accessed by car, public transport, taxi or shuttles. There are multiple public transport options including the metro and public bus that operate between various destinations. The timetables and bus routes can be reached online.
Metro
İstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport metro, which was opened on 2 October 2022, is one of the most convenient ways to reach the İstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport. This metro line is a part of the Kadıköy-Tavşantepe metro line, which was extended to the airport with four more stops.
Passengers can reach the İstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport metro line from central metro connection points such as Kadıköy and Taksim.
- Passengers from Kadıköy can take the Kadıköy-Tavşantepe metro line from the first stop.
- Passengers from the European side can take the metrobus line and transfer to Kadıköy-Tavşantepe at Ünalan.
- The other option for transfer for the passengers from the European side is to take the Marmaray line and transfer to Kadıköy-Tavşantepe from the Ayrılıkçeşmesi stop.
- Additionally, there is a connection stop at Kurtköy from where the passengers can transfer to the Üsküdar-Çekmeköy metro line.
These connection stops make it easy to reach İstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport without spending much time in traffic.
Bus
Bus E-3 operates between Sabiha Gokcen Airport and 4th Levent. Number E-9 departs from Bostanci, E-10, E-11 and SG-1 connects Kadikoy to the Airport. You can get to Taksim by taking SG-2 line. It is also possible to get to the airport by using Kadikoy-Tavsantepe Metro line. You have to get off at Soganlik stop and take one of the 16-S or E-10 buses. Since the metro is extended from Kartal to Tavsantepe, you can also get to the airport by taking a taxi from Pendik stop at the metro.
Marmaray
If you are coming from the European side, you should take the Marmaray from the nearest station (Kazlıçeşme, Yenikapı, Sirkeci) to cross to the Anatolian side and get off at the Ayrılık Çeşmesi stop, then follow the path described above.
Havabus shuttle operates from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to various points in Kadikoy and Taksim. They provide service from 03.30 am to 01.00 am. Havabus routes and departure times are available online.
Alternatively, you can book a taxi or consider car rental services offered by Pegasus Airlines for a faster solution.
Public Transport
Istanbul is one of the world’s biggest cities and there are a vast number of options to get from one place to another depending on your departure point. Traffic can get a bit hectic in the city especially during the rush hours. Hence, it is strongly advised that you plan your trip a couple of hours in advance.
You can benefit from discounted fares with IstanbulKart which is the travel pass used for city transportation. IstanbulKart can be purchased from various vending points and kiosks in the city. It is used in bus, metrobus, metro, funicular as well as Havabus shuttles.
ARRIVAL : Antalya
There are 9 direct flights from Antalya airport to Izmir, Amman, Kayseri, Krasnodar, Tel Aviv, Trabzon, Lefkosa, Antalya and Istanbul. Also, there are 216 connected flights from Antalya Airport via Adana, Ankara, and Istanbul.
About the Airport
Fraport TAV Antalya Airport is 13 km away from the city.
Fraport TAV Antalya Airport
The airport was started serving in 1998, the second International Terminal was opened in 2005, and the domestic terminal was operational in 2010. Antalya Airport was selected as the Best Airport among European Airports by Airports Council International (ACI) in 2011. It has a capacity of 35 million passengers annually.
Transport from Antalya Airport to the City Center
The usual public transportation is provided through shuttles and busses. The shuttle called HAVAS connects the airport to the city. The route follows: Erasta Mall, Antalya Bus Station, Akdeniz University, Kemer Bus Stop, and 5M Migros Mall.
The bus number 600 connects the airport to Antalya bus terminal, as well. The bus follows the given route: Antalya Airport, Serik Street, Aspendos Boulevard, Topcular, Mevlana Avenue, City center, Markantalya Shopping Center, 100. yıl Avenue, Tarık Akıltopu Street (Hospital), Meltem Boulevard, Akdeniz University, Antalya Courthouse, and finally Antalya Bus Station. The bus number 800 links the airport with the Lara district. The bus number 400 goes to the Sarisu region. Taxis and car rental services provide faster and more comfortable transportation. Pegasus helps the car rental process through its web site.
You can easily rent a car by filling the blanks on the web site and use worldwide car rental services via Pegasus.
Public Transport
In Antalya, transportation is composed of buses, mini-buses, trams, and taxis. The light railway system includes two lines: The nostalgic tram connects Museum to Zerdalilik, and the modern tram links Fatih to Meydan stations. AntalyaKart is the smart card that is used for public transportation.
FAQ
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It takes about 1 hours 15 minutes to fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Antalya Airport (AYT).
The history of the city, beautiful nature, the sun, and the Mediterranean sea can be the reason to visit the city.
The ideal season is spring and autumn months due to mild weather conditions.
If you prefer to know the city, then 3-4 days can be enough. However, if you want to rest, then 1-week to a 2-week holiday will be good enough.
No, there is no travel card specifically for tourists. However, if you use public transportation, you will need AntalyaKart.