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| Airport of departure: | London Stansted Airport (STN) |
| Airport of arrival: | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) |
| Flight duration from London to Istanbul: | Average of 3 hours 55 minutes |
DEPARTURE : London
Transportation
Due to the city's prominence, every corner of London features impressive attractions, from towering castles to innumerable museums. Thankfully, London's compact layout and advanced public transportation infrastructure allow visitors to travel throughout the city without hassle.
As a massive metropolitan, London boasts a well-planned public transportation infrastructure, allowing visitors to travel from one part of the city to another within only minutes. Therefore, travelers who plan to visit London might consider which forms of public transportation they would like to use and prepare their roadmap accordingly.
London Stansted (STN) Airport
Your flight to London will come to an end once you arrive at London Stansted Airport (STN). Stansted is among the largest and busiest airports in the UK, handling over 27 million passengers per year. The airport serves flights from various parts of the world, such as flights from Antalya to London or flights from Kuwait to London.
Thanks to a wealth of facilities and a compact layout, Stansted Airport offers a convenient travel experience. Anything you need during your travel is available within the airport's proximity.
Those who didn't convert their money can use Change Group's exchange offices at the airport. With services around the airport, the company is a lifesaver when you need urgent money exchange. You can also reserve your currency online in advance for a quicker exchange experience.
The airport also houses prayer rooms, WCs, and a myriad of restaurants. Thanks to these facilities, you can rest after your flight and prepare for the journey conveniently. Also, there are many shops and stores available at the airport, providing you with any necessities you might need during your trip.
Speaking of relaxation, Stansted Airport is also home to a premium lounge for all travelers. Escape Lounge at the airport offers visitors superior service, with delicious dishes and fresh beverages.
Transport from London Stansted Airport to the City Center
Once you land at London Stansted Airport, you can now take a train, bus, or taxi to travel to your actual destination. Thanks to London's compact city planning, traveling from the airport to the city center will be fast and convenient.
If you're already familiar with the city's public transportation, you can simply take a train or bus for an affordable trip. However, if you are carrying heavy luggage or have time constraints, taxis are always the best option.
Train
British railroads connect the entirety of the United Kingdom together. Thanks to the country's extensive train system, you can conveniently travel from Stansted Airport to various parts of the country.
If you want to travel from the airport to London's city center, you can take the local train line, Stansted Express. The train departs from the airport and, after a 48-minute journey, arrives at its final destination, London Liverpool Street. You can check the Stansted Express website for timetables and booking.
Alternatively, there are several regular trains from various stations in London and the rest of the UK. Although the travel time varies, these trains offer a comfy, quick, and strikingly scenic journey. You can pre-book your train tickets to save money and schedule your journey in advance.
Bus & Coach Lines
London Stansted Airport's bus station is located only two minutes away from the terminal. You can take the Airport Bus Express (Service A21) to get to London city center. The line offers a direct connection between Stansted Airport and Liverpool Street and runs every 30 minutes from 06:00 am to 02:00 am. Alternatively, National Express coach lines A6, A8, and A9 provide transportation to various parts of London.
Some of the other bus and coach services operating between Stansted and various cities are:
- 7, 7A - Bishop's Stortford to Stansted Airport
- 133 - Stansted Airport - Braintree
- 305 - Bishop's Stortford - Stansted Airport
- 316, 318 - Stansted Airport - Saffron Walden
- 508, 509, 510 - Harlow to Stansted Airport
- 737 - Oxford - Stansted Airport (National Express)
- 777 - Birmingham - Stansted Airport (National Express)
- 727 - Great Yarmouth - Heathrow Airport T5 (National Express)
You can see a full map of these lines on this map.
Rental Cars and Taxis
Rental cars and taxis are some of the most popular alternatives to public transportation. You can find rent-a-car offices within the airport's proximity and rent a private vehicle suitable for your budget. Thanks to their extensive selection of cars, these services offer the perfect option for all travelers.
In addition to rental cars, you can always take a taxi from the airport to your destination. Even though taxis are visibly more expensive than other forms of public transportation, they are the most comfortable method for travelers who don't want to deal with timetables.
ARRIVAL : Istanbul
Pegasus Airlines provides direct and indirect flights destined to Istanbul through a vast number of connections. There are over 100+ domestic and international direct flights to Istanbul that makes the city easily accessible.
You can follow up with special deals and book your ticket in advance in order to benefit from the seasonal promotions offered by Pegasus Airlines.
About the Airport
Pegasus Airlines connects Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport with various flights from different places in the world. Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is one of the two main airports of the city. It is located on the Asian part and within easy reach from the center.
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is named after the first female fighter pilot in the world, Sabiha Gokcen who died in 2001. The airport became operational the same year. It is situated at Pendik which is about 40 km away from Kadikoy and 50 km away from Taksim. The airport terminal incorporates many facilities, including ticket sale offices on the departures floor for both domestic and international flights. The total passenger capacity of the airport has been increased up to 41 million after the recent inclusion of new domestic terminal.
Transport from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to the City Center
The airport is accessed by car, public transport, taxi or shuttles. There are multiple public transport options including the metro and public bus that operate between various destinations. The timetables and bus routes can be reached online.
Metro
İstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport metro, which was opened on 2 October 2022, is one of the most convenient ways to reach the İstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport. This metro line is a part of the Kadıköy-Tavşantepe metro line, which was extended to the airport with four more stops.
Passengers can reach the İstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport metro line from central metro connection points such as Kadıköy and Taksim.
- Passengers from Kadıköy can take the Kadıköy-Tavşantepe metro line from the first stop.
- Passengers from the European side can take the metrobus line and transfer to Kadıköy-Tavşantepe at Ünalan.
- The other option for transfer for the passengers from the European side is to take the Marmaray line and transfer to Kadıköy-Tavşantepe from the Ayrılıkçeşmesi stop.
- Additionally, there is a connection stop at Kurtköy from where the passengers can transfer to the Üsküdar-Çekmeköy metro line.
These connection stops make it easy to reach İstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport without spending much time in traffic.
Bus
Bus E-3 operates between Sabiha Gokcen Airport and 4th Levent. Number E-9 departs from Bostanci, E-10, E-11 and SG-1 connects Kadikoy to the Airport. You can get to Taksim by taking SG-2 line. It is also possible to get to the airport by using Kadikoy-Tavsantepe Metro line. You have to get off at Soganlik stop and take one of the 16-S or E-10 buses. Since the metro is extended from Kartal to Tavsantepe, you can also get to the airport by taking a taxi from Pendik stop at the metro.
Marmaray
If you are coming from the European side, you should take the Marmaray from the nearest station (Kazlıçeşme, Yenikapı, Sirkeci) to cross to the Anatolian side and get off at the Ayrılık Çeşmesi stop, then follow the path described above.
Havabus shuttle operates from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to various points in Kadikoy and Taksim. They provide service from 03.30 am to 01.00 am. Havabus routes and departure times are available online.
Alternatively, you can book a taxi or consider car rental services offered by Pegasus Airlines for a faster solution.
Public Transport
Istanbul is one of the world’s biggest cities and there are a vast number of options to get from one place to another depending on your departure point. Traffic can get a bit hectic in the city especially during the rush hours. Hence, it is strongly advised that you plan your trip a couple of hours in advance.
You can benefit from discounted fares with IstanbulKart which is the travel pass used for city transportation. IstanbulKart can be purchased from various vending points and kiosks in the city. It is used in bus, metrobus, metro, funicular as well as Havabus shuttles.
FAQ
It takes about 3 hours 55 minutes to fly from London (STN) to Istanbul (SAW).
There is no other place in the world that connects two continents with a rich past renowned as the capital city of one of the world’s most important empires. This unique combination of modern and ancient culture is definitely worth seeing.
Spring months of March-May are probably the best time to visit Istanbul to cherish the milder temperatures. Autumn is also a fascinating time to see the Bosphorus with slight rainfall.
Istanbul is a huge city with a population of almost 15 million people. It offers a lot to discover to its visitors which is why you should make sure to spend a minimum of 5 days in order to be able to explore it thoroughly.
IstanbulKart is the main travel pass used for public transportation in the city. It can be purchased and re-loaded at almost every bus, metro, ferry station.
