British passport holders require a tourist visa for entry into Turkey. It can be obtained upon arrival at Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, and costs £10/€15/$20 (payable in cash). To obtain an entry visa prior to departure, or for entry requirements for other nationalities, please contact the Consulate General for the Republic of Turkey.
We fly to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, which is located on the Anatolian shore of Istanbul at Pendik / Kurtkoy, at a distance of 40 km to Kadikoy, 12 km to Pendik and 50 km to Taksim.
Disabled toilets and lifts to the mezzanine level are available.
By car
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has a convenient connection (1.5 kms) to the TEM motorway.
By taxi
A taxi rank can be found outside the terminal building. Taxis can be quite expensive if you are intending to travel into the centre of Istanbul.
Pre book your door-to-door airport transfers with easyJet’s partner Holiday Taxis. We cater for the Business and Leisure Traveller.
By train
Pendik train station is located 4 kms from the airport.
By coach
An airport bus service, Havas, operates between Taksim Square in central Istanbul and the airport, and between the bus terminal and the airport on demand. The journey time is approximately 30 minutes.
Airport hotels
Catching an early morning flight? Want to board your flight feeling rested, refreshed and completely unhurried? Or perhaps you’d like to collapse straight into your bed after a tiring journey? Take a look at our selection of comfortable and convenient airport hotels.