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Sofia to Istanbul Sabiha Transfer
Sofia to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen: about 600 km
Sabiha Gökçen is Istanbul's second airport, on the Asian side in Pendik. From Sofia the car takes the Trakia and Maritsa motorways to the Kapitan Andreevo – Kapıkule border, then the Turkish motorway past Edirne to Istanbul and over the Bosphorus to the airport. The drive is about 7 to 8 hours plus the border.
The border at Kapıkule
Kapitan Andreevo – Kapıkule is the main crossing between Bulgaria and Turkey and can be busy on Friday evenings, Sundays and around holidays. For a flight from Sabiha we plan the departure from Sofia with time for the border. Bring your passport and check if you need a visa for Turkey.
Not the same as Istanbul Airport
Istanbul Airport (the new airport, IST) is on the European side, north of the city. Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) is on the Asian side. Check the code on your ticket – the two airports are more than an hour apart.
Price
The price for Sofia – Istanbul Sabiha is on request and covers the whole car. Send us the flight time and the pickup address in Sofia and you get a fixed price before the trip.
Questions about the Sofia – Istanbul Sabiha transfer
How long is the drive from Sofia to Sabiha Gökçen?
About 600 km, around 7 to 8 hours plus the border.
Which border crossing do you use?
Kapitan Andreevo – Kapıkule, the main crossing to Turkey.
Is Sabiha the same as Istanbul Airport?
No. Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) is on the Asian side, Istanbul Airport (IST) on the European side. Check the code on your ticket.
Can you pick us up at Sofia Airport?
Yes. Give us your flight number and the driver will wait at the exit of the terminal, then drive straight on to Sabiha Gökçen.
Can we stop in Edirne on the way?
Yes. Edirne is right on the route, just after the Kapitan Andreevo – Kapıkule border. Tell us when you book how long you want to stop.
Is the price per person?
No. The price is for the whole car. For this route it is on request: send us the date and the pick-up address and we will reply with a fixed price.
Do you give a discount for several trips?
Yes. For a return trip or a group, call us or write in the chat and we will agree a discount.
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Private Taxi transfers from Sofia airport or city center to Istanbul Sabiha or from Istanbul Sabiha to Sofia. If necessary, we will send more taxis. We will organize everything for the taxi shuttle.
Renting a car with a driver is an extremely convenient service. If you travel with your family and have luggage, take a car hire with a driver from us. This is one of the most preferred ways to travel. It’s easier and more convenient than ever before!
If you need a taxi to pick you from Sofia and take you to Istanbul Sabiha or to pick you up from Istanbul Sabiha and take to Sofia, you can trust us. At the agreed date and time, a qualified professional speaking English driver will pick you up from airport, hotel, address. He will take you safely to the hotel, airport, office or address where you travel to.
The purpose of the private transfer offer is to provide you with safe and comfortable travel to the destination.
Transfer time from Sofia airport or city center to Istanbul Sabiha (or Istanbul Sabiha to Sofia) is shown on the map below. The duration between Sofia and Istanbul Sabiha is shown below on the map as well.
