Getting from Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) to the city
Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) is Istanbul's second airport, on the Asian side near Pendik. It is handy for the Asian-side districts, with metro, bus, taxi and transfer options into the city.
- Istanbul's second hub, on the Asian side near Pendik.
- Served by Havabüs coaches and the M4 metro extension.
- Handy for Asian-side districts like Kadıköy and Üsküdar.
- Crossing to the European side adds time — plan accordingly.
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