1. Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) Transportation
Sabiha Gökçen Airport is the closest airport to our hotel (approximately 7-12 km away). Travel time typically takes 15-25 minutes and is very convenient since it’s on the Asian side.
- By Public Transport (Bus + Short Walk/Taxi):
- From the airport exit, take the IETT E-10 bus line (direction Pendik). These buses depart from in front of the airport terminal and reach the Pendik Bridge stop (approximately 20-30 minutes).
- It is a 2-minute taxi/dolmuş ride from the Pendik Bridge stop to the hotel.
- Total Time: 25-40 minutes.
- By M4 Metro Line (Fast and Comfortable):
- From the airport, take the M4 Metro line (direction Tavşantepe) and get off at the “Tavşantepe” station (11 minutes, every 5-10 minutes).
- A 25-minute walk from Tavşantepe station to the hotel.
- Total Time: 35 minutes.
- Taxi or Private Transfer:
- By taxi from the airport taxi stand (15-20 minutes).
2. Istanbul Airport (IST) Transportation
Istanbul Airport is on the European side, approximately 60-70 km from our hotel. The journey takes 60-90 minutes and requires crossing the Bosphorus.
- By Public Transport (Havaist Bus + Marmaray/Metro):
- From the airport, take the Havaist H-2 or H-8 bus line (Yenikapı direction) (approximately 60-70 minutes).
- From Yenikapı, take Marmaray (Gebze/Pendik direction) and get off at “Kaynarca” station (approximately 11 minutes, trips every 10-15 minutes).
- From Pendik station to our hotel is a 25-minute walk or a 5-minute ride by KM10/KM15 bus line.
- Total Time: 90-120 minutes.
- By M11 Metro Line (Fastest Public Option):
- From the airport, take the M11 Metro line (direction Gayrettepe) and transfer to M2 at Gayrettepe (direction Yenikapı, 40-50 minutes in total).
- From Yenikapı, take Marmaray (Gebze/Pendik direction) and get off at “Kaynarca” station (approximately 11 minutes, trips every 10-15 minutes).
- From Pendik station to our hotel is a 25-minute walk or a 5-minute ride by KM10/KM15 bus line.
- Total Time: 80-100 minutes.
- Taxi or Private Transfer:
- By taxi from the airport taxi stand (60-90 minutes).
- Contact the hotel for private transfers (minivan or VIP vehicles) (group discounts available).
3. Transportation by Metro (M4 Line)
The M4 Metro line provides direct service to the Pendik area and is ideal for those coming from the city centre (Kadıköy or Kartal).
- From the City Center (Kadıköy or Taksim):
- From Taksim, take the M2 Metro to Yenikapı (15 minutes), from there take the Marmaray to Ayrılık Çeşmesi (5 minutes), then take the M4 to Tavşantepe or Pendik station.
- 25 minutes walk from Tavşantepe station to the hotel.
- Total Time (from Taksim): 45-60 minutes.
4. Transportation with Marmaray
Marmaray is a suburban train line that crosses the Bosphorus and has direct services to Pendik. It’s perfect for those coming from the city center (Sirkeci or Yenikapı).
- From the City Center (from Yenikapı or Sirkeci):
- From Yenikapı, take Marmaray (Gebze/Pendik direction) and get off at “Kaynarca” station (approximately 11 minutes, trips every 10-15 minutes).
- From Pendik station to our hotel is a 25-minute walk or a 5-minute ride by KM10/KM15 bus line.
- Frequency: Every 8 minutes during peak hours.
- Total Time (from Yenikapı): 30-45 minutes.
- Note: Marmaray is integrated with the metro, making transfers easy. There’s ample luggage storage, but be sure to board early during peak hours.