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How to go to Sabiha Gokcen Airport from the City Center?

Put into service in the year 2001 together with its elegant architecture, functional means of transport, and airport services, Sabiha Gokcen Airport has been named after Sabiha Gokcen, Turkey's first female pilot and the world's first female fighter pilot. Sabiha Gokcen Airport is the only airport of Istanbul Anatolian side and Turkey's second highest capacity airport.

In addition to the easiness of transportation to the centers like Pendik, Kartal, Bostanci, Kadıkoy, Taksim, Besiktas, Levent, it also provides the cities like Kocaeli, Sakarya, Yalova, Duzce, Bolu, and Bursa with transportation opportunity. Having a strategic position in Turkey's air traffic, approximately 30 million domestic and international passenger flights are performed at Sabiha Gokcen Airport every year.

Taxi

Although the factors like traffic density, weather conditions, work start and finish times can be determinant, taxi is a transportation option you can prefer to go to Sabiha Gokcen Airport.

By taxi you can find almost everywhere in Istanbul, you can go up to the departing passenger gate easily. You can use various taxi fare calculation applications to calculate the cost of a taxi journey in Istanbul.

Havabus

Havabus that provides shuttle bus service from certain points in European and Anatolian sides for a direct transfer to Sabiha Gokcen Airport from the city center is one of the alternatives preferred for fast transportation.

Serving from Taksim, Kadıkoy, and Yenisahra, Havabus provides a practical service by departing at brief intervals. For detailed information on Havabus services and fares, please click here.

Marmaray & Metro

You can benefit from the developed public transport system of the city to go to the airport. You can come to Ayrilik Cesmesi by riding the Marmaray trains, where you can change to Kadikoy-Kartal metro. After getting to Kartal, you can get on E-9 buses that go to Sabiha Gokcen Airport.

Bus

There are bus services that will enable you to get to Sabiha Gokcen Airport from numerous points in Anatolian and European sides.

You can ride the buses number E11and E10 departing from Kadıkoy, E9 from Bostanci, E18 from Altunizade and Umraniye and KM20 from Pendik. If you will go to the airport from 4. Levent, the bus number E3 will help you.

Car Rental

You can use the car rental firms that have branches at the airport to go to Sabiha Gokcen Airport.

You can visit the national and international car rental offices in Istanbul. Besides, you can ensure that your car is prepared in advance by booking one online.

General Information on Jeddah

Jeddah is a seaport located on the Red Sea and it is the second-largest province in Saudi Arabia after the capital Riyadh. Apart from its proximity to Mecca and Medina, Jeddah is a busy city with strong commercial relations.

Offering the best examples of the Islamic culture, Jeddah is very concerned about preserving its historical heritage. Accordingly, particular concern is provided regarding historical and architectural heritage and deep-rooted history of the province can be witnessed each and every part of Jeddah. Al-Balad (Jeddah's Historical District), a UNESCO Registered World Heritage Site, Mecca Gate, Jeddah Tower are must-visit attractions in Jeddah.

Jeddah stands out being a destination for business travels and with its proximity to religious centers, advanced diplomacy structure and modern urban life and offers certain transportation alternatives from the airport to the city center although public transportation is not very well-developed.

How to go to the City Center from Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport ?

Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport has the highest airport traffic in Saudi Arabia and it is known to host visitors to Mecca. Travels to the holy lands are made though transfer from King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport is the third largest airport in the country and it is located 19 km to the north of Jeddah. Private vehicle and public transportation options are available for you to reach from the airport to the city center.

Bus

It is possible to reach the city center by bus you can locate around the exit gate of the airport. Taking a bus to the city center, you can directly reach the city center of Jeddah more or less within half an hour.

Taxi

Taxis queued at the arrival gate are yet another alternative for transportation. You can take taxis which serve at fixed prices, but we suggest you to opt for licensed taxis with taximeter for the sake of avoiding unpleasant surprises. You can reach from the airport the city center in 25-30 minutes by taxi.

Car Rental

You can travel quickly and comfortably by renting a car from the car rental companies at King Abdulaziz International Airport.

What to eat in Jeddah?

Jeddah is one of the most important port cities of Saudi Arabia. Therefore, you can see the influences of various cultures in the city. This diversity in Jeddah culture naturally shows itself in the cuisine of the city too, as a result of which different recipes, each more delicious than the last, have emerged. In this cuisine that is a synthesis of different cultures, you can surely find a taste that suits you.

Grill occupies a rather important place in Jeddah cuisine. Jeddah people like to eat grilled meat. You can find grills of all kinds of meat in the city. If you are looking for a fast snack in Jeddah, you can try brost, that is, fried chicken pieces. Falafel, which has been quite popular recently in our country as well, occupies an important place in Jeddah cuisine. In Jeddah, generally, a delicious coffee is drunk on a full stomach. While you are in Jeddah, you must make sure not to return without tasting the coffee special to this city.

Where to stay in Jeddah?

You can easily find numerous accommodation alternatives that suit every budget in Jeddah. Because this city offers so many hotel options. The hotel prices in Jeddah are rather favorable compared with the capital Riyadh in particular. You can find two, three, four, and five-star hotels everywhere in the city. Nevertheless, Palestine Street is the most preferred accommodation region in the city.

Must-Do's in Jeddah

In Jeddah, one of the biggest cities of Saudi Arabia, you can explore both traditional and modern aspects of the country. The only thing you should do is to book an Istanbul-Jeddah flight ticket with AnadoluJet advantages. Jeddah people have learned how to live in harmony among differences, as a result of which a colorful culture has emerged. Add the things you must do absolutely to explore the colorful culture of Jeddah to your travel list.

• Visit Abdul Raouf Khalil Museum, one of the most interesting points of Jeddah.
• If you want to have fun to your heart’s content during your Jeddah visit, enjoy a pleasant day in Al-Shallal Theme Park.
• Visit Al Balad, the Old City zone. Witness the history of Jeddah in this zone that is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
• Visit Nasseef House that accommodates a huge library.
• Watch the majestic shows offered by the King Fahd's Fountain on the Red Sea.
• Make sure you take pictures of the Mecca Gate on Jeddah - Mecca road.
• Visit Tahliya Avenue for a nice shopping tour in Jeddah.