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Airport transfer Istanbul

Istanbul Airport sits 45 km from Sultanahmet and the drive takes up to 90 minutes in rush hour — a metered taxi is a lottery. A fixed-price transfer settles it: you know the fare in advance and the driver waits at arrivals with a name sign.

45 km
to the city centre
≈ 60 min
drive time
5 900 ₽
economy, one way
60 min
free waiting
Classes and prices

Fixed price to the city — known before you land

Economy
from 5 900 ₽
to the city · 3 pax · 2 bags
Hyundai Sonata
Comfort+
from 11 700 ₽
to the city · 3 pax · 3 bags
Mercedes E · BMW 5
Business
from 23 400 ₽
to the city · 3 pax · 3 bags
Mercedes S · BMW 7
VIP Minivan
from 27 300 ₽
to the city · 7 pax · 7 bags
Mercedes V-Class

Prices are for a one-way trip within the city zone; suburb ×1.7 and intercity ×3.6 zones apply to resorts and other cities. Round trip −5%, night pickup +15%. The exact price is fixed in the order form.

Popular routes

Where we drive from Istanbul Airport (IST)

DestinationDistanceTimeZoneEconomy from
Sultanahmet / Fatih45 km60 mincity5 900 ₽
Taksim / Beyoğlu40 km55 mincity5 900 ₽
Beşiktaş / Nişantaşı42 km55 mincity5 900 ₽
Kadıköy (Asian side)60 km75 minsuburb10 000 ₽

Good to know: The second airport, Sabiha Gökçen (SAW), is on the Asian side; low-cost carriers (Pegasus, AJet) often land there — check your ticket, SAW has its own page.

01
Order
Choose the class, enter the flight number and hotel address — the price is fixed instantly.
02
Meet & greet
The driver waits at arrivals with your name on a sign; 60 minutes of waiting are free.
03
Ride
Air-conditioned car, water, child seat on request, straight to the hotel door.
04
Pay as you like
Card, account balance, invoice for companies or cash to the driver.
FAQ

Questions about the transfer

How much is a transfer from Istanbul Airport (IST) to the city?+

A fixed price is calculated when you order: economy class from 5 900 ₽ to Istanbul (45 km, about 60 min); suburb and intercity destinations have their own zone rates. The price includes 60 minutes of free waiting after landing and a name-sign meeting.

Where does the driver meet me at Istanbul Airport (IST)?+

At the arrivals exit with a sign bearing your name. Give us the flight number: we track the flight and the driver adjusts to delays — you pay nothing extra for a late arrival.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?+

Waiting after the actual landing is free for 60 minutes; if the flight is cancelled you can reschedule the transfer or cancel free of charge until the pickup time.

How do I pay?+

By card, from your Sales.Travel account balance or by invoice for companies. Payment on the spot to the driver is available for most routes — choose it in the order form.

Can I order a child seat, a minivan or a business car?+

Yes — Economy, Comfort+, Business, VIP Minivan. A child seat is free in business class and minivans; in economy and comfort it costs 300 ₽. Specify children’s ages in the order.

Book a transfer from Istanbul Airport (IST) in 3 taps

Fixed price in rubles, name-sign meeting, flight tracking. Concierge 24/7 by phone and Telegram.

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