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Popular Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport

Popular Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Approximate Flight Duration

5 hour 10 min

Approximate Travel Distance

4150 Km

Estimated Prices for Abuja to Istanbul Flights

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Cheapest Abuja to Istanbul Flight Tickets

Egyptair
2 Jan, Thu
02:30 PM
Abuja - Istanbul
1 stop
10h 20m
ABV-IST
24.637 TL
Egyptair
British Airways
18 Dec, Wed
08:50 AM
Abuja - Istanbul
1 stop
3h 55m
ABV-SAW
118.041 TL
British Airways
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Transportation to Airport from Abuja City Center

Nnamdi Azikiwe Intl. Airport

There are several alternatives that provide transportation between the Abuja city center and the airport. You can reach Abuja Airport from the city center by choosing one of the transportation options such as taxi, taxi motorcycle, bus and rental car.

Hotel Shuttle

Many hotels offer shuttle service during the airport transfer phase. To make use of this possibility, you must contact the hotel authorities in advance and make a reservation. There are many hotels in Abuja city center that provide transfers between the hotel and the airport.

Taxi Motorcycle

Taxi motorcycles, with a capacity of three people, provide access to the airport from the city center. The fare of these vehicles, frequently preferred by passengers who do not have excess luggage, is quite reasonable.

Bus

Buses from the city center reaching the airport in 35 - 40 minutes are frequently used by passengers visiting the city of Abuja. One of the reasons for this is that the bus ticket prices are reasonable and they depart every 20 minutes. You can use these transportation means with daily or monthly tickets. You should be sure that you have taken the bus going in the direction of your destination. Time schedules of buses are shown at the signs at the bus stops.

Car Rental

There are well-known companies in the city center from where you can rent a car. You can rent a car at more reasonable prices in Abuja city center compared to other cities. You can book from a car company or ask for help from your hotel before your travel. Those who do not want to lose time with other means of transportation can easily access the airport from the city center by renting a car.

Airport Information

Located 20 kilometers west of Abuja city center, the airport is welcoming many local and foreign visitors. Abuja Airport is accessible from the city center by taxi, bus, rental car or taxi motorcycle. There is a small car park, the offices of car rental companies, a café serving local flavors, a rest room and boutique shops at the airport. The airport serves to meet the safety, comfort and similar needs of the passengers in the best possible conditions.

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

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