Sedan
For one to three guests with light luggage.
Transport
Transportation
Choose the airport route and vehicle that match your arrival time, luggage and family size.
Bursa is connected to Istanbul by motorway, ferry and intercity bus. Private transfers are most convenient for airport arrivals and families with luggage.
Which airport?
SAW is about 120 km from Bursa, IST about 190 km, and Bursa Yenişehir Airport about 50 km with fewer flights.
Ferry connections
Passenger and vehicle ferries connect Istanbul with Mudanya and Güzelyalı; schedules vary by season.
Luggage and child seats
Share passenger and suitcase counts in advance so the correct vehicle and seats are prepared.
Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) → Bursa
Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Bursa Transfer
Door-to-door travel via the Osmangazi Bridge, with timing adjusted for Istanbul traffic.
- 120 km
- Usually 1.5–2 hours
Istanbul Airport (IST) → Bursa
Istanbul Airport to Bursa Transfer
Private transfer across the northern motorway and Osmangazi Bridge; peak traffic can extend the journey.
- 190 km
- Usually 2.5–3 hours
Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI) → Bursa
Yenişehir Airport to Bursa Transfer
The shortest airport transfer into Bursa, subject to the airport's limited flight schedule.
- 50 km
- About 45–60 minutes
Istanbul city → Bursa
Istanbul City to Bursa Transfer
Hotel pickup and direct road transfer, with optional ferry routing when practical.
- 155 km
- Usually 2–3 hours
Bursa → Full-day private driver
Private Driver by the Day in Bursa
A flexible private vehicle for the historic centre, Uludağ, Cumalıkızık, Mudanya, Tirilye or İznik.
- 0 km
- 8–10 hours
Bursa → Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW)
Bursa to Sabiha Gökçen Departure Transfer
Flight-timed pickup with an appropriate traffic allowance for the Osmangazi Bridge route.
- 120 km
- Usually 1.5–2 hours
Choose your vehicle
Family van
For child seats, large suitcases and family groups.
Full-day driver
For flexible routes across Bursa and its outer districts.
Before you request
- Send the flight or ferry number.
- List large luggage separately.
- Allow extra time at peak periods.
Questions we get most
Which airport is closest?
Bursa Yenişehir is closest but has limited flights; SAW is usually the most practical major airport.
Can we use a ferry?
Yes. Istanbul services arrive at Mudanya or Güzelyalı, followed by a road transfer into Bursa.