At Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) arrivals, your Istanbul Meet and Greet Services greeter waits for you by name as you leave the aircraft, takes you through passport control in the fast track lane, stays with you at baggage claim and walks you through customs to your driver. Arrival meet and greet costs €175 per person, 24 hours a day, night flights included. Before you fly we send your greeter’s name and the exact meeting point in writing.
Arriving at Sabiha Gökçen step by step
| Step at SAW arrivals | What happens | With your greeter |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Leaving the aircraft | You enter the terminal with the other passengers of your flight. | Your greeter is already waiting for you by name, with a name sign. |
| 2. Passport control (international arrivals) | The main queue forms at the passport counters. | You use the fast track lane; the greeter stays with you. |
| 3. Baggage claim | You wait for your bags at the belt. | The greeter waits with you and takes your luggage from the belt. |
| 4. Customs | You walk through the customs channel. | The greeter walks with you. |
| 5. Arrivals hall and your car | You look for your driver or a taxi. | The greeter walks you to your driver and your car. |
This is the arrival package of our Sabiha Gökçen meet and greet service. Departure and transit are described on that page.
Where exactly does the greeter meet you at SAW arrivals?
At Sabiha Gökçen your greeter meets you as you leave the aircraft, before passport control, not in the public arrivals hall. The greeter holds a sign with your name, so you do not need to look for anyone. When you book we send the greeter’s name and the exact meeting point on WhatsApp, and the same written confirmation is valid for night flights.
Is there a difference between domestic and international arrivals at SAW?
Yes. On an international arrival at Sabiha Gökçen you pass passport control and customs, and the fast track lane at passport control is where a greeter saves the most time. On a domestic arrival, for example a Pegasus or AJet flight from another Turkish city, there is no passport control, so there is no fast track lane either; your greeter still meets you at the aircraft, helps with your luggage and walks you to your car.
Pegasus lists the ALLWAYS arrival fast track point at Sabiha Gökçen as passport counter 37, at the far end of the passport control hall. Lane locations can change; your greeter knows the current one on the day.
Do you need a greeter on arrival, or is fast track enough?
Fast track alone at Sabiha Gökçen costs €40 per person and gives you the priority lane at passport control on an international arrival; nobody meets you and you find your own way to the belt and the exit. Arrival meet and greet costs €175 per person and adds the greeter, help with luggage and the walk to your car. Fast track does not make your bags arrive on the belt any earlier.
| On arrival at SAW | Fast track only | Meet and greet |
|---|---|---|
| Priority lane at passport control | Yes | Yes |
| Greeter waiting as you leave the aircraft | No | Yes |
| Help with luggage at the belt | No | Yes |
| Walk to your driver and car | No | Yes |
| Useful on a domestic arrival | No, there is no passport control | Yes |
| Price per person | €40 | €175 |
Details and the lane locations are on the Sabiha Gökçen fast track page.
Türkçe okumak isterseniz: SAW hızlı geçiş rehberi.
Luggage, buggy and family help at Sabiha Gökçen arrivals
Your greeter takes your bags from the belt and carries them to your car as part of the arrival package. If you only need help with heavy or many bags, luggage handling at Sabiha Gökçen can be booked on its own. For long walks inside the terminal there is a buggy cart at Sabiha Gökçen, and families with small children can book the family friendly airport service at SAW. If you need one helper for a single task rather than the full escort, see the personal airport assistant at Sabiha Gökçen.
After the terminal: your car and the drive into Istanbul
Sabiha Gökçen is on the Asian side of Istanbul. The drive to European-side districts such as Taksim, Sultanahmet or Beşiktaş takes 45 to 90 minutes, depending on traffic and the Bosphorus crossing. Your greeter hands you over to your driver at the car, so the drive starts as soon as you are out of the terminal. If you also need the car, our sister brand Limousine Plus runs a Sabiha Gökçen airport transfer at a fixed price per vehicle.
Connecting at Sabiha Gökçen instead of leaving the airport?
If you change planes at SAW, you do not go through arrivals. Transit meet and greet costs €290 per person: your greeter meets you at the aircraft, stays with you through the transfer checks and walks you to your next gate. Pegasus says its ALLWAYS fast track is not offered for connecting flights, so an escorted transit is the practical option.
How to book your greeter for a Sabiha Gökçen arrival
- Send your flight number, arrival date and number of passengers on WhatsApp: +90 533 770 29 14.
- We reply with a fixed price (€175 per person on arrival) and confirm your greeter.
- Before you fly you receive the greeter’s name and the exact meeting point in writing.
Frequently asked questions
Where will my greeter be waiting at Sabiha Gökçen Airport?
As you leave the aircraft, before passport control, holding a sign with your name. The exact meeting point is sent to you in writing before your flight.
Does the greeter help with luggage at SAW arrivals?
Yes. The greeter waits with you at the belt, takes your bags and carries them to your car. Luggage handling at Sabiha Gökçen can also be booked on its own.
Does arrival fast track make my bags come out earlier?
No. Fast track shortens the passport control queue on an international arrival; baggage delivery times are set by the airport and the airline.
What if my flight lands at night or is delayed?
The service runs 24 hours a day and night flights cost the same as day flights. We book your greeter against your flight number, so a late arrival is still met.
How much does arrival meet and greet cost at Sabiha Gökçen?
€175 per person, fixed and agreed on WhatsApp before you book. Fast track alone, without a greeter, costs €40 per person.
Source: fast track lane locations and the connecting-flight rule from Pegasus Airlines, ALLWAYS fast track (checked on 4 November 2026). Prices: Istanbul Meet and Greet Services price list, 1 November 2026.
