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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 Riyadh 

Riyadh, the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia, is also the country's commercial, bureaucratic and cultural center. The city stands out with its population of more than 6 million, historical regions and unique lifestyle and also it hosts many historical monuments.

Touristic destinations of travelers who prefer the winter season to visit the city, which has a desert climate; Masmak Fortress, Al Faisaliah Centre, Riyadh Museum of History and Archeology, Murabba Palace and Royal Saudi Air Force Museum are to name but a few.

How to go to the City Center from King Khalid International Airport?

King Khalid International Airport is 35 kilometers from Riyadh city center. The airport has been in service since 1983 and it covers an approximate area of 225 square kilometers. The fully equipped King Khalid International Airport serves as a gateway to other regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This facility has 5 terminals and it meets the increasing international and domestic air transportation requirements of the Riyadh region. Even though there are no public transportation alternatives to the city center, there are other vehicle services that will take you wherever you want.

Taxi 

You can reach the city center by taking a taxi through the taxi desks in the Arrivals Hall. If you intend to take a taxi from passenger exit gates of the airport, make sure that the vehicle has an airport logo on it. This logo evidences that the taxi is licensed. You will reach the city from the airport in about 35 minutes by taxi. You are advised to ask for taxi fare in advance.

Car Rental 

You can plan your private travel through car rental companies located at Terminal 1, 2 and 3 of King Khalid International Airport. You can comfortably travel both to the city center and the surrounding areas by the car you rent.

What to eat in Riyadh? 

The Arabian people have been eating the similar dishes for thousands of years in the vast geography they have spread over. You can see the influences of the Middle East cuisine clearly in this city, too. However, differently from the rest of the country, the Riyadh citizens are rather keen on traditional food. Here, the local flavors are given the priority. Although it is dominated by meat dishes, generally, the Riyadh cuisine offers you numerous kinds of flavors. In this way, you can quite easily find food that meets your palate here.

Madfoon tops the list of popular dishes in Riyadh. This dish is prepared by cooking lamb together with roasted hazelnuts and raisins. You can find this dish in all restaurants in the city.

Kabsah is another dish that is popular in Riyadh. The local people like this dish made of rice and meat very much. If you would like to taste stew dishes, you must make sure to try gursan that includes lots of vegetables, spices, and meat.

Where to stay in Riyadh?

In Riyadh, mostly the hotels are preferred for accommodation. You can find hotel options for all budgets big and small everywhere in the city. Most of the accommodation options in Riyadh are located in El-Batha zone. You can find both the most affordable and the most premium hotel options all together in El-Batha zone. We suggest you call the hotels in this zone and book your room at least 15 days before your Riyadh travel. The services offered by hotels may differ from hotel to hotel. Therefore, you can call and receive detailed information from the hotel you want to stay in before coming to Riyadh.

Must-Do's in Riyadh

Riyadh, which reflects the Arab culture in a modern way, is one of Saudi Arabia's most visited cities. The city keeping pace perfectly with the developing world without renouncing its traditional culture offers its visitors many different experiences. Prefer one of the Istanbul-Riyadh flight ticket options that suits you best and get ready for a travel to the full. Here are the things you must do absolutely in Riyadh.

• Visit the Masmak Fortress located in the oldest settlement area of Riyadh. You can feel the historical texture of the city here.
• Have a day full of history in the National Museum of Saudi Arabia to know both Riyadh and Saudi Arabia better.
• Visit the Royal Saudi Air Force Museum, another interesting point in the city. You can have entertaining time with the simulations you can find in the museum.
• Do not leave Riyadh without seeing Al Faisaliah Tower that has become one of the icons of the city.
• Have a peaceful day among greeneries in Salam Park, one of the most frequented social areas of Riyadh.
• Visit King Abdul Aziz Center that is one of the historical points of Riyadh.
• If you are looking for an entertaining activity in Riyadh, Al Hokair Theme Park awaits you. Go to Al Hokair Theme Park and enjoy this complex that promises entertaining moments to people of all ages.
• Add the Murabba Palace that is one of the biggest buildings of the city to your Riyadh travel list.
• If you want to take a walk in the historical regions of Riyadh, you can visit El-Yammah Village.
• If you would like to enjoy a unique view, you should visit Hanife Valley.