Good to know
- IATA code
- SAW
- ICAO code
- LTFJ
- Terminals
- 1
- To city centre
- 30 km
- Transport to the centre
- Metro · Bus · Shuttle · Taxi
- Time zone
- Europe/Istanbul
- Currency
- TRY
- Driving side
- Right-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 12
- Rental companies
- 6
- Off-airport offices
- 4
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Rental desks at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
Desks in the terminals and offices nearby, with the distance from the airport.
Sabiha Gökçen Havalimanı Terminali
Offices 8Outside the airport
Offices 4
Rental companies at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
Offices come from open map data — not every one can be booked through our search.
Avis
- Offices
- 1
Budget
- Offices
- 1
Enterprise
- Offices
- 1
Europcar
- Offices
- 1
Garenta
- Offices
- 1
Green Motion
- Offices
- 1
At Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport sits southeast of the city centre of Istanbul, in the Asian part of the city. Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport has 1 terminal. Istanbul is 30 km away; there is also a metro, a bus, a shuttle and taxis.
Picking up and returning
Driving to the airport
The airport is reached by car along the European motorway that crosses the Istanbul metropolitan area.
Public transport into town
Havaist airport buses and express buses operated by İETT run from the airport to Taksim and Kadıköy, and coaches serve nearby towns and cities. A further metro line, M10, is under construction to connect the airport with the Marmaray rail line at Pendik.
Other airports near Istanbul
Istanbul has 2 more airports: Atatürk Airport (ISL) and Istanbul Airport (IST). Atatürk Airport takes no scheduled flights.
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Rules of the road in Turkey
- Speed limits
- 50 / 90 / 130 km/h
- Alcohol limit
- 0.5 ‰
What kind of car do you need?
Typical capacity for the category — the exact model is confirmed by the rental company at booking.
Frequently asked questions
Turkey: which side of the road do they drive on?
On the right. Speed limits are posted at the roadside and differ between towns, open roads and motorways.
Which currency will I be charged in?
Prices are usually set in TRY. The rental company sets both the price and the deposit, and shows them before you book.
Can I drive the car into another country?
Sometimes, but only if the rental company allows it, and it often costs extra. Check the terms before you book.
How far is Istanbul from the airport?
30 km.
What are the speed limits in Turkey?
50 km/h in towns, 90 km/h on open roads, 130 km/h on motorways.
Which car rental companies serve Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport?
At the airport: Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Garenta, 1 other company and 2 independent offices. Desks are in Sabiha Gökçen Havalimanı Terminali. Outside the airport, nearby: 4 independent offices.







