It is known for its coastline and Dr. Lütfi Kırdar City Hospital. Because it is close to Sabiha Gökçen Airport and the D-100/TEM, airport transfers are planned frequently.
Distances from Kartal to the airports and the city centre
| Route | Road distance | Time without traffic |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Airport (IST) | 69 km | 1 hour |
| Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) | 16 km | 20 min |
| Taksim Square | 33 km | 35 min |
| Sultanahmet (Historic Peninsula) | 31 km | 30 min |
Times are calculated for hours when traffic flows freely; in Istanbul they can be considerably longer during the morning and evening rush hours. For airport transfers, the pick-up time is agreed together based on your flight time and the amount of luggage.
What services do we offer in Kartal?
- Airport and hotel transfers (with a name sign)
- City group transfers
- Weddings, engagements and special occasions
- Corporate meeting, congress and trade fair transfers
- Day trips and overnight trips outside the city
Nearby districts
Pendik, Princes’ Islands, Maltepe, Sultanbeyli, Sancaktepe.
Intercity travel from Kartal
We plan one-way, return or overnight tours from Kartal to all 81 provinces of Türkiye. Frequently planned routes: Ankara, Bursa, Sakarya, Bolu, Çanakkale, Izmir, Antalya, Edirne. See all provinces and districts.
Frequently planned routes
- Kartal – Istanbul Airport (IST) transfer
- Kartal – Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) transfer
- Kartal – Taksim / Sultanahmet city group transfer
- Kartal – Sapanca, Bursa, Bolu day trip
- Kartal – Ankara, Izmir, Antalya intercity journey
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Kartal to Istanbul Airport?
How long does it take from Kartal to Sabiha Gökçen Airport?
Do you organise group journeys outside the city from Kartal?
Distances and travel times are approximate values calculated with OpenStreetMap data; actual times vary with the pick-up address, traffic, weather and breaks.
