Airport location, terminals and transportation
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport was built to replace capital Atatürk Airport. The airport is located 30 km from the city. It was opened in 2001. It was named after the first female pilot of the Turkish Air Force. The airport services about 25 million passengers every year and has only one air-strip. The passenger complex consists of three terminals.
The airport is linked with the capital by the highway E-80. At Sabiha Gokcen, you can take an express or usual bus (E3, E9, E10, E11, 16S, KM33, 122H, 132H, 130H) or a shuttle («Havataş») along the route «SG-1 - Kozyatagi». The bus station is located at the exit from the terminal. Near the terminal, there is a taxi rank, so you can order a transfer to any place in advance. The pier and the railway station are located 14 km from the territory of the airport.
Rental offices, how to find them, where to return car
Car rental services are provided by the following companies having subsidiaries all over the world: Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Goldcar, Hertz, Payless, Sixt, Rent Go. Besides the companies specified, there are the following local companies at the airport: Avro rent car, Modoglu group (Bostanci rent a car), Central, Cizgi rent a car, Euronet car rental, Garenta, Nord Travel.
Car rental offices are located in the passenger terminal and offer round-the-clock support to the airport guests. To get to car rental stations, you need to go out of the baggage claim area. There are information stands of car rental companies opposite the fourth baggage conveyor belt. Companies’ stands are located between the entrance and the exit of the passenger terminal. Rented cars are received and returned to the garage near the passenger terminal.
Long-term and short-term parking, hotels nearby
At the airport, you can park in the multi-level garage. The garage is located within walking distance from the terminal. It is linked with pedestrian crossings by the terminal. At the airport, you can park in accordance with the following tariffs: up to 1 hour, 1-3 hours, 3-6, 6-12, 12-24 hours; daily tariffs are 4 days, 7 days, 15 and 30 days. The parking card lets come in and out of the short-term parking lot just once. Cards cannot be used many times during the paid period. You can use the valet parking services near the terminal.
In the territory of the airport, there is the ISG Sabiha Gökçen Hotel. There are also other hotels 1-3 km from the airport: Skyport Istanbul Hotel, Nearport Hotel, Ecorental House, Airport Residence, Demir palas, Ottoman Suites, Miracle and Spa.