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Istanbul Airport transfer

Istanbul Airport lies between 40 and 50 kilometres from the city centre, and getting from the arrivals hall to your car can take as long as the drive itself. This service exists to remove that uncertainty.

We record your flight number at booking. If your aircraft lands early the driver arrives early; if it is delayed the driver waits, and no waiting fee appears. The time you spend at baggage reclaim is covered too.

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In short

This service in numbers

  • The distance from Istanbul Airport to Sultanahmet is 48 kilometres and the journey takes between 50 and 70 minutes depending on traffic.

  • The distance from Istanbul Airport to Taksim is 42 kilometres and the journey takes between 45 and 65 minutes.

  • Roadviptransfer includes 60 minutes of free waiting on airport pickups, and this extends automatically if the flight is delayed.

  • Child seats, name-board meet and greet, wifi and flight tracking are included in the price and are not charged separately.

How the meet and greet works

Your driver waits in the greeting area just outside baggage reclaim, holding a board with your name. A photo of the meeting point and the terminal exit number are included in the confirmation sent the day before your journey.

The same message contains the driver's name, phone number and the vehicle's plate. You know who to walk towards before you arrive, so nobody needs to stop you and start a negotiation.

Why the price does not change afterwards

The amount is calculated from the route and vehicle class at the moment of booking, and it is locked there. Traffic, the chosen route, bridge and tunnel tolls and the number of bags are all included.

Payment is completed before the journey. No cash, foreign currency or additional payment is requested in the car. This is part of the definition of the service, not a promotion.

Popular routes

Popular routes

  • IST

    Sultanahmet

    Distance
    48 km
    Off-peak
    50 min
    Peak
    70 min

    Vehicle access is restricted in the core of Sultanahmet and many hotels cannot be reached by car. The driver stops at the nearest legal drop-off point and carries your luggage to the door.

    From

    €50

    Details
  • IST

    Taksim

    Distance
    42 km
    Off-peak
    45 min
    Peak
    65 min

    Stopping is prohibited on Taksim Square itself. Drop-off happens on the side streets within walking distance, or in the hotel's own entrance bay; the driver identifies the right point in advance from the hotel address.

    From

    €45

    Details
  • IST

    Kadıköy

    Distance
    72 km
    Off-peak
    70 min
    Peak
    110 min

    Driving inside the Kadıköy market area is very slow and parking is almost non-existent. Drop-off is normally on Rıhtım Avenue or at the entrance to Bahariye.

    From

    €65

    Details

Istanbul Airport → Sultanahmet48 km

Route taken
The route drops south from the North Marmara Motorway and joins the shore road via the Hasdal-Okmeydanı link; at peak hours the driver takes the inner route past the city walls at Edirnekapı.
What happens on arrival
Vehicle access is restricted in the core of Sultanahmet and many hotels cannot be reached by car. The driver stops at the nearest legal drop-off point and carries your luggage to the door.
Public transport alternative
By public transport the M11 metro runs to Gayrettepe, then requires changes to the M2 and the T1 tram: two changes and roughly 90 minutes. Finding space on the tram with large suitcases at peak times is difficult.

Istanbul Airport → Taksim42 km

Route taken
After the North Marmara Motorway and the Hasdal link, the route descends to Taksim through the Piyalepaşa Tunnel, which bypasses Beyoğlu surface traffic entirely.
What happens on arrival
Stopping is prohibited on Taksim Square itself. Drop-off happens on the side streets within walking distance, or in the hotel's own entrance bay; the driver identifies the right point in advance from the hotel address.
Public transport alternative
The Havaist bus runs directly to Taksim and is the cheapest option, but services thin out overnight and luggage racks are limited. The M11 metro requires a change to the M2 at Gayrettepe.

Istanbul Airport → Kadıköy72 km

Route taken
The route crosses to the Asian side over the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge on the North Marmara Motorway, then descends to Kadıköy via the TEM and the Ataşehir link. The crossing is longer than the 15 Temmuz Bridge but far less prone to gridlock.
What happens on arrival
Driving inside the Kadıköy market area is very slow and parking is almost non-existent. Drop-off is normally on Rıhtım Avenue or at the entrance to Bahariye.
Public transport alternative
Public transport means the M11, a change to the M2 at Gayrettepe and to the Marmaray at Yenikapı: three lines and roughly two hours. Not practical for a family with luggage.

Frequently asked questions

Will I pay extra if my flight is delayed?

No. Your flight number is tracked and the pickup time updates automatically if your landing time changes. No fee is charged for waiting caused by a delay.

How will I find the driver at the airport?

Before the journey you receive the driver's name, phone number, the vehicle plate and a photo of the meeting point. The driver waits outside baggage reclaim with a name board.

How much luggage can I bring?

The vehicle class is chosen by luggage, not just passengers. A Business Sedan takes two large suitcases, a VIP Van takes six. If you state your luggage at booking, the right class is suggested automatically.

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See your price, enter your flight number and complete the booking. Your confirmation arrives with the driver's details.

Confirmation time
15 dakika
Service hours
7/24
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