Popular Airport | Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 3 hour 30 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 2805 Km |
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Transportation to Airport from Alesund City Center
Alesund Vigra Airport
Departing from Alesund city center, you can reach Alesund Vigra Airport in 15-20 minutes. Alternatives such as car rental, bus and taxi are waiting for you to travel to the airport in the city center. If you prefer to travel with your private car in the direction of the airport, you can still be at the airport too soon. Buses are one of the most economical alternatives to reach the airport which is not far from the center of Alesund. On the other hand, buses serve at certain times and to certain places. Taxis and private vehicles can be considered as more free means of transportation compared to buses.
Airport Bus
You can be in Alesund Airport in 20-25 minutes by airport buses from Alesund city center. Airport buses stand out as affordable means of transport. The biggest disadvantage of buses compared to other means is that they only take passengers from certain points. You can arrive at bus stops by taxi or by alternative means.
Taxi
You can arrive at Alesund Airport in no longer than 15 minutes by taxi from Alesund city center. The taxi ride is generally reasonably priced due to the short distance that is in between. However, if you still find the taxi fare high, you can talk with the driver beforehand and offer to negotiate at a more convenient price. Those traveling outside the city center of Alesund can come to the center of the city first and then transfer to the buses and travel to the airport at more convenient fares.
Private Vehicle
If you travel with your private car, you can travel to Alesund Airport from the city center in about 15-20 minutes. Parking spaces are available at the airport for those arriving by their private vehicles. As you travel towards the airport, you can follow the direction signs and arrive in front of the terminal without any difficulty.
Car Rental
If you want to rent a car to get to Alesund Airport, you can easily rent a car by choosing from different car rental company alternatives such as AVIS, Europcar, Sixt and Budget. Be sure to keep your travel documents with you when you come to the rental office to rent a car. You can deliver the car that you rent from the city center at Alesund Airport if you negotiate in advance.
Airport Information
At Alesund Airport, bringing together Alesund and different centers both within and outside the country, you can find cozy lounge rooms, restaurants, cafes, shops and ATMs for your banking transactions. You can eat something in restaurants like UPPER CRUST and O'LEARYS, or you can enjoy cold and hot drinks. NEWS BAR is the alternative where you can try delicious drinks while spending time at the airport or while waiting for your plane. If you want to buy souvenirs, glasses or some snacks, you can find stores such as Travel Value and POINT KIOSK at Alesund Airport. Each of these places where you can shop or eat at the airport is serving at different working hours. It is possible to find perfumes, chocolates, alcoholic beverages and many other things at the large duty free store in Alesund Airport. If you need any support at the airport, you can get help from the information desk.
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.
