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Popular Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport

Popular Airlines

Approximate Flight Duration

2 hour

Approximate Travel Distance

1628 Km

Transportation to Airport from Astrakhan City Center

Narimanovo - Boris M. Kustodiev Intl. Airport

You can easily get to Astrakhan Naromanovo International Airport, which is approximately 12 kilometers away from the city center, by taking a taxi. Since there is no public transportation system to get to the airport, you can rent a car if you don't prefer to take a taxi. Another option is to take advantage of the shuttle services provided by the hotels. It is possible to reach the airport in about half an hour from the city center.

Taxi

If you want to travel to the airport by taxi, you can easily get a taxi in the city center. You can also ask your hotel to arrange a taxi for you. It is possible to get to the airport in about 25 minutes by taxi under normal traffic conditions.

Rent a car

If you have rented a car during your stay in the city, you can end your travel by going to the airport by this car. If you are going to rent a car only to reach the airport, you should prefer a company that has an office at the airport. You can contact the offices of international or local car rental companies in the city center. You need to follow the P214 motorway from the city center to reach the airport by car you have rented. You will arrive at the airport, which is about 12 kilometers away, at an average of 25 minutes.

Hotel Shuttles

Some hotels in Astrakhan offer airport shuttle services for their guests. You can find out if your hotel provides this service and then book your seat in advance to take advantage of this service. The transfer vehicle, which takes you at the door of the hotel you are staying at exactly whenever you want, can take you to the airport in a very comfortable and fast way. Please keep in mind that hotel shuttle services are generally more expensive than taking a taxi.

Airport Information

Astrakhan Narimanovo International Airport, which is about 12 kilometers away from the city center, is a small but compact airport that offers sufficient amount of services for the passengers. Eight airline companies arrange flights at this airport, which serves with 2 runways.

Since Astrakhan Narimanovo International Airport is the only airport not only in Astrakhan but also in its surroundings, domestic, charter and cargo flights are also arranged at this airport.

In addition to some eating and drinking places at the airport, there are also the shops and duty-free stores where you can buy things like souvenirs, clothes, and accessories. VIP Lounge and Business Lounge serve passengers who don't want to sacrifice their comfort.

A private lounge decorated with hunting and fishing theme welcomes the passengers who are interested in these activities and allows them to wait for their flight with pleasure. A hotel is also available at the airport.

Transportation to Istanbul City Center from Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport

You can get to the city center from the Sabiha Gökçen Airport using the TEM highway and following the exit and street signs. The airport is also accessible by city buses and Havataş shuttles. If you want to leave your car at the airport there is an outdoor parking lot and a multi-story parking lot. There are also some private parking facilities located around the airport.  

Taxi

The fastest and most convenient way to get to the city center from Sabiha Gökçen Airport is by taxi. However, when taking a taxi the most important factor to consider is the traffic. If you’re in a hurry and don’t want to lose time we suggest taking a taxi to a certain point and then transferring to the metro or metrobus. This way you can avoid traffic, even during rush hour.

Havabus

The Havabus shuttle buses provide transportation between Sabiha Gökçen Airport and central locations in the city like Taksim on the European side and Kadikoy and Yenisahra on the Anatolian side. The shuttle buses provide quick and comfortable transportation to and from the airport every 30 minutes.

Marmaray

The Marmaray is a faster alternative for those living on the European side in particular. You can take a taxi or bus to the Kartal metro stop, then get on the metro and continue in the Kadıköy direction. Get off at Ayrılık Çeşmesi and transfer to the Marmaray where you can cross to the European side of the city at the Yenikapı station. From Yenikapı, which is a major station for the metro, buses, and ferries, you can reach many central locations on the European side of the city. Sea buses and ferries to various places in the Marmara Region like Bandırma, Yalova, Avşa, Bursa and Çınarcık depart from the Yenikapı İDO pier. Moreover, you can travel with your vehicle on the ferries.

Bus

You can get to the city center from Sabiha Gökçen Airport by bus.

Lines that operate between the airport and central locations in the city are as follows:  E3 - 4.Levent - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E9 - Bostancı - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E10 - Kadıköy - Kurtköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E11 - Kadıköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E18 - Altunizade - Ümraniye - Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 16S - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport - Metrobus Uzuncayır, KM20 - Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, KM22 - Cevizli - Kartal Metro - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 132H Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, and 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.

By getting off at the Kadiköy or Bostanci piers you can take a boat to Istanbul’s Princes’ Islands, like Buyukada, Heybeliada, Burgazada and Kinaliada.

Metro

From the airport you can take a bus or taxi to the Kartal metro station and get on the Kadikoy-Kaynarca line in the Kadikoy direction.

Rental Cars

You can get to the city center by renting a car from various rental agencies at the airport. You can also return your rental vehicle to rental agencies located in the city. If you are traveling between multiple places make sure to specify your vehicle pick up and drop off location when making your reservation. 


Istanbul Airport

You can get to the city center from Atatürk Airport, located on the European side of Istanbul, by taxi, airport shuttles, metro, bus, private transportation services or your personal car. The most important factor to consider when picking your means of transportation to reach the city center is the traffic. Using alternative means of transportation, like a combination of taxi, metro or metrobus, during rush hour will save time.

Taxi

The fastest and most convenient way to get to the city center from Atatürk Airport is by taxi. However, when taking a taxi the most important factor to consider is the traffic. If you’re in a hurry and don’t want to lose time we suggest taking a taxi to a certain point and then transferring to the metro or metrobus. This way you can avoid traffic, even during rush hour. Some taxis accept credit card payments. If you want to pay using your credit card make sure to indicate this before hand to the driver and get in a vehicle that accepts credit card payments.

Havabus

The Havabus shuttle buses provide transportation between Atatürk Airport and central locations in the city. The Havatas shuttles provide service to and from Taksim and Yenikapi IDO Pier every 30 minutes.

Bus

You can use public buses to get to the city center from Atatürk Airport. Using the istanbulkart (smart card for fare payment), this is the most economical alternative. From the airport you can use the TH-1 bus to get to Taksim and the YH-1 bus to get to Yenikapi. From Taksim and Yenikapi you can transfer to the metro to reach other central districts.   

Metro

One of the fastest alternatives to get to the city center is by metro. Using the metro station that is located in the airport you can easily reach various parts of the city like Yenikapı, Aksaray, Fatih, Topkapı, and Esenler. If you’re planning on continuing your journey to a different city by bus, the metro goes to the Esenler Bus Station.  

Rental Cars

You can get to the city center by renting a car from rental agencies such as AVIS, Budget, or Europcar both at the airport or various locations in the city like Beşiktaş, Taksim, Kadıköy, Bostancı and Bakırköy. You can also return your rental vehicle to the offices of the aforementioned companies located in the city. If you are traveling between multiple places make sure to specify your vehicle pick up and drop off location when making your reservation.  

Weather in Istanbul

DayMin - Max
WednesdayMin 6ºC - Max 13ºC
ThursdayMin 4ºC - Max 12ºC
FridayMin 7ºC - Max 13ºC
SaturdayMin 8ºC - Max 15ºC
SundayMin 5ºC - Max 8ºC

Frequently Asked Questions

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