Taxi from Pendik high-speed train station
Pendik is one of the Istanbul stops of the high-speed trains to Ankara, Konya, Karaman and Sivas, and the station closest to Sabiha Gökçen Airport: about 13 km.
Where is it, and which trains stop?
- Batı Mahallesi, Hat Boyu Caddesi, in the Pendik district. The Marmaray station is in the same building.
- High-speed trains to Ankara, Konya, Karaman and Sivas leaving Söğütlüçeşme or Halkalı stop at Pendik about half an hour later (TCDD timetable from 1 November 2026).
- Your ticket says "Pendik"; the exit is through the ticket hall in the underpass.
Taxi fares from Pendik station (without traffic)
Each line: road distance · time without traffic · estimated taximeter amount (tariff of 20 July 2026). The Bosphorus toll is paid separately; where a motorway is used, its toll is added too.
From the Asian side, the shortest road to Sultanahmet is the Eurasia Tunnel (₺330); via a bridge the toll is ₺59 but the drive is longer. You can note your preference in the request.
- Pendik high-speed train stationTo Taksim36 km · ~55 min · meter ≈ ₺1,800+ Bosphorus toll ₺59To Sultanahmet36 km · ~50 min · meter ≈ ₺1,800+ Bosphorus toll ₺330To Sabiha Gökçen (SAW)13 km · ~20 min · meter ≈ ₺670To Istanbul Airport (IST)73 km · ~1 h 5 min · meter ≈ ₺3,550+ Bosphorus toll ₺59
Is there a metro to Sabiha Gökçen?
Not yet. The M10 metro from Pendik towards Sabiha Gökçen is under construction; Istanbul Municipality targets the end of 2026 or the first half of 2027.
Today the quickest way from the station to the airport is a taxi: about 20 min, about ₺670 on the taximeter. Public transport needs changes.
Public transport links
- Marmaray: inside the station, direct to Kadıköy, Üsküdar and the European side.
- The M4 metro Pendik station is about 1 km away as the crow flies, on foot or by minibus.
Where to get a taxi
There are taxi ranks around the station (south-west and north of the building). If you pre-book, we agree the meeting point on WhatsApp.
Pre-book your taxi
Tell us the date and time you arrive at Pendik station and your train or bus details; we agree the meeting point on WhatsApp. If your train or bus is late, let us know on WhatsApp.
The fare is what the taximeter shows; bridge and tunnel tolls are paid separately. Our car is a yellow Fiat Egea taxi and takes up to 4 passengers.
FAQ
How far is Pendik train station from Sabiha Gökçen Airport?
About 13 km by road, 20 min without traffic. About ₺670 on the taximeter.
How much is a taxi from Istanbul Airport to Pendik train station?
About 73 km, 1 h 5 min without traffic; about ₺3,550 on the taximeter plus the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge toll ₺59.
How much is a taxi from Pendik station to Taksim?
About 36 km; about ₺1,800 without traffic plus the bridge toll ₺59. Evening traffic makes it longer.