Car Rental at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport

Airport travel guide

Get your rental car at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport! Then drive to the city to start exploring. Istanbul’s historic Old City, Sultanahmet, is filled with beautiful Byzantine and Ottoman architecture; Galata, with all its bars and restaurants, is the hippest place in town; and Bosphorus, situated on the European bank of the Bosphorus Strait, has beautiful gardens, palaces, and bohemian neighborhoods like Besiktas.

Visit Istanbul’s mosques and basilicas, and make sure you simply walk the city streets to get a feel for local life. Check out the small markets, the hamams (Turkish baths), and nargile (water pipe) cafés, too. When you’re ready for a break from the city, take your rental to the port and hop on a ferry to Princes’ Islands where you’ll find pine gardens, wooden mansions, and a very calm, relaxed atmosphere.

Istanbul’s a fascinating destination, but with a longer term car rental you can explore even more. You can drive along the Black Sea coast, head to beautiful Northeast Turkey to explore its lakes and mountains, or go to neighboring Bulgaria and other Balkan countries. Depending on your car provider, you may even be able to pick up your rental car at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport and drop it off in a different location. Start planning your holidays today! 

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport is also called İstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Uluslararası Havalimanı.

These are three of the most interesting attractions in Istanbul:

• Hagia Sophia. Originally built in the 6th century as an Eastern Orthodox cathedral in Constantinople (now Istanbul), Hagia Sophia is a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture. It later served as a mosque under Ottoman rule, then as a museum, and now as a mosque again. It is known for its massive dome, intricate mosaics, and historical significance as a symbol of both Christian and Islamic heritage.
• Grand Bazaar. The Grand Bazaar is one of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world, with a history dating back to the 15th century. This bustling and labyrinthine market is famous for its diverse array of shops and stalls offering everything from textiles, jewelry, and ceramics to spices and carpets, making it a captivating and vibrant destination for shoppers and tourists alike.
• Galata Tower. An iconic medieval stone tower, it offers breathtaking panoramic views of the city and the Bosphorus Strait. Originally built in the 14th century, it has served various purposes throughout history, including as a fire lookout and observatory, and today it stands as a popular tourist attraction and symbol of Istanbul's rich history.

Top international routes

• Antalya
• Izmir
• Adana
• Ankara
• North Nicosia
• Trabzon
• London
• Kayseri
• Bodrum
• Gaziantep

Main airlines

Pegasus Airlines, Anadolu Jet, Turkish Airlines, Flynas, Sun Express, and Emirates

Terminals

A single terminal hosts both local and international flights. It has the capacity to serve more than 25 million passengers per year.

Location

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport is 50 km (31 miles) southeast of central Istanbul. Highways E-80 and O-1/D-100 are the main roads connecting the airport to the city.

Most popular types of rental car

• Small cars - from €33 per day
• Vans - from €38 per day
• Medium cars - from €33 per day
• Station wagons - from €39 per day
• Large cars - from €40 per day
• SUVs - from €42 per day
• Premium cars - from €60 per day

Car rental desks

All offices are located on the arrivals level and are open 24/7.

Services and facilities

You’ll find many cafés, restaurants, and food stands, as well as a shopping center with many duty-free shops, a currency exchange, and several ATMs. There’s also a pharmacy, a medical service, a prayer room, and a hair salon. Many of the airport’s facilities are accessible to travelers with reduced mobility. You can find more information on the airport's official website.

Nearest gas station

Total Kurtkoy gas station, located at Şeyhli Mahallesi, Ankara Cd. No:94, can be reached in less than 20 minutes and is open 24/7. There are other gas stations not far from the airport and on the way to the city.

Popular one-way rentals

• Konya (674 km / 419 mi)
• Ankara (413 km / 256 mi)
• Antalya (661 km / 411 mi)
• Trabzon (1,058 km / 657 mi)
• Izmir (436 km / 271 mi)
• Diyarbakir (1,291 km / 802 mi)