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The cheapest way to get from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Taksim Square

In preparing for our recent trip to Istanbul, we learned that the cheapest way to get from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to the area near our hotel, which happened to be Taksim Square, was by shuttle bus.  Not finding a clear set of instructions on where to find the bus and how to purchase tickets, we’ve compiled our own.  So, here’s a step-by-step guide for getting from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Taksim Square via the Havataş shuttle bus:

 Airport baggage claim Sabiha Gokcen Airport Istanbul Turkey

Step 1: Exit the airport baggage claim area.

 Otobus Sign Sabiha Gokcen Airport Istanbul Turkey

Step 2: Follow the signs to the Otobüs (Public Transportation), and then exit the airport terminal.

 Havataş bus Sabiha Gokcen Airport Istanbul Turkey

Step 3: Make your way to the Havataş bus stop, directly in front of the airport exit (on the same level as the baggage claim).

 Havataş bus to Taksim Sabiha Gokcen Airport Istanbul Turkey

Step 4: Find the bus going to Taksim (there should be a LED sign on the bus; you can also verify the destination with the driver).

 Stow bags Havataş bus Sabiha Gokcen Airport Istanbul Turkey

Step 5: Stow your luggage in the compartment.

View from bus Havataş Sabiha Gokcen Airport Istanbul Turkey

Step 6: Board the bus and have a seat.

Paying fare on Havataş bus Istanbul Turkey

Step 7: Prior to departure, the bus driver will make his way through the bus collecting fares. You can pay in Turkish Lira or Euros.  It’s best to have the exact amount in hand.  If paying in Euros and you do not have the exact amount, it’s likely that you will receive change in Turkish Lira.

 Inside Havataş Bus Sabiha Gokcen Airport Istanbul Turkey

Step 8: Sit back and enjoy the ride.  The trip takes about 50 to 90 minutes, depending on traffic.

 Point Hotel Istanbul Turkey

Step 9: The last stop is ‘Taksim’; the bus lets you out in front of the Point Hotel Taksim, about 5 minute’s walk from Taksim Square.

 Havataş bus stop Taksim Istanbul Turkey

Step 10: Exit the bus at ‘Taksim’, claim your luggage, and make your way to Taksim Square.

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3 Comments

  1. Genaro

    Hello, thank you for sharing this! How much is the fare exactly?

  2. Vaisakh

    The blog clearly explains how to reach Taksim in the best possible way. Thanks a lot for spending time and effort in uploading such a helpful page.

  3. KHALED ALI

    excuse me how much is the ticket from Sabiha AIRPORT TO TAKSIM??

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