Istanbul Airport (IST) → Taksim
42 km50 min
Mostly motorway (O-7 and O-3); the last kilometre into Taksim is the slow part in the evening peak.
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Istanbul Airport Transfers — IST & Sabiha Gökçen
Istanbul is served by two large airports on opposite sides of the city. A private transfer means a driver is already waiting when you land, with the fare agreed before you leave home.
Istanbul Airport (IST) sits about 40 km north-west of the historic centre, while Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) is on the Asian side — either journey can take well over an hour once traffic builds up. Booking in advance removes the queue at arrivals and the negotiation over the fare.
Every pickupickup transfer includes meet and greet at arrivals and free waiting time. Your exact booking quote adds applicable tolls, bridge crossings and airport fees before you pay.
Airports we serve
- IST
- SAW
Areas we cover
- Sultanahmet
- Taksim
- Beyoğlu
- Kadıköy
- Beşiktaş
- Şişli
- Levent
- Ataşehir
Istanbul airport transfer prices
Starting prices from our current Istanbul tariff, for the listed distance. Motorway tolls and any airport fee are calculated for your exact addresses at booking, and the total shown there is the final price.
Prices start from these amounts for the listed distance and update automatically when the tariff changes. The final quote at booking may be higher once tolls and airport fees for your exact addresses are added.
Popular Istanbul routes
Istanbul Airport (IST) → Sultanahmet
50 km55 min
Some Sultanahmet streets are closed to traffic; drop-off is at the nearest permitted point to your hotel.
Get a priceIstanbul Airport (IST) → Beşiktaş
40 km45 min
Direct motorway run; the Bosphorus shoreline road can be slow on match days at Vodafone Park.
Get a priceIstanbul Airport (IST) → Şişli & Nişantaşı
38 km45 min
Business district traffic peaks on weekday mornings around Mecidiyeköy.
Get a priceIstanbul Airport (IST) → Levent & Maslak
35 km40 min
Shortest run from IST to the European business district.
Get a priceSabiha Gökçen (SAW) → Taksim
50 km60 min
Crosses the Bosphorus over the 15 Temmuz or Fatih Sultan Mehmet bridge — bridge traffic is the main variable.
Get a priceSabiha Gökçen (SAW) → Kadıköy
35 km40 min
Stays on the Asian side — no bridge crossing.
Get a priceSabiha Gökçen (SAW) → Sultanahmet
55 km65 min
Bosphorus crossing plus restricted streets in the old city.
Get a priceIstanbul Airport (IST) → Sabiha Gökçen (SAW)
75 km80 min
Airport-to-airport across the city; allow extra time if you are connecting.
Get a priceIstanbul Airport (IST) → Ataşehir
62 km70 min
Crosses to the Asian side over the North Marmara motorway.
Get a priceIstanbul Airport (IST) → Galataport cruise terminal
44 km50 min
Cruise embarkation days bring queues on Kemeraltı Caddesi; the driver uses the terminal's passenger drop-off.
Get a priceSabiha Gökçen (SAW) → Galataport cruise terminal
50 km60 min
Crosses the Bosphorus by bridge; bridge traffic is the main variable on embarkation day.
Get a priceIstanbul Airport (IST) → Kadıköy & Moda
62 km70 min
Crosses to the Asian side; route chosen between the northern motorway bridge and the city bridges depending on traffic.
Get a priceIstanbul Airport (IST) → Üsküdar
55 km60 min
Asian-side Bosphorus district reached by the 15 Temmuz or Fatih Sultan Mehmet bridge.
Get a priceIstanbul Airport (IST) → Bebek & Arnavutköy
42 km50 min
Last section follows the narrow Bosphorus shore road, which is slow on summer weekends.
Get a priceIstanbul Airport (IST) → Sarıyer & Tarabya
32 km40 min
Short run through the northern forest roads; one of the quickest drives from IST.
Get a priceIstanbul Airport (IST) → Bakırköy & Ataköy
45 km45 min
Southwest European side near the Marmara shore and the old Atatürk Airport area.
Get a priceIstanbul Airport (IST) → Laleli, Beyazıt & Grand Bazaar
47 km55 min
Old-city wholesale and hotel district; narrow streets and loading traffic around Laleli.
Get a priceIstanbul Airport (IST) → Beylikdüzü & Esenyurt
50 km50 min
Western suburbs reached via the northern motorway without entering the centre.
Get a priceIstanbul Airport (IST) → Başakşehir City Hospital
27 km30 min
Short motorway run from IST; drop-off at the hospital's main visitor entrance.
Get a priceSabiha Gökçen (SAW) → Beşiktaş & Ortaköy
50 km60 min
Crosses the 15 Temmuz Bridge, which lands right next to Ortaköy and Beşiktaş.
Get a priceSabiha Gökçen (SAW) → Şişli & Nişantaşı
47 km55 min
Bosphorus crossing then the business corridor around Mecidiyeköy.
Get a priceSabiha Gökçen (SAW) → Levent & Maslak
45 km50 min
Usually via the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, which leads straight into Levent and Maslak.
Get a priceSabiha Gökçen (SAW) → Üsküdar
40 km45 min
Stays on the Asian side — no bridge crossing.
Get a priceSabiha Gökçen (SAW) → Ataşehir
28 km30 min
Short Asian-side motorway run; Ataşehir is the closest major business district to SAW.
Get a priceSabiha Gökçen (SAW) → Pendik & Kartal
14 km20 min
Very short run to the Marmara shore; Pendik also has the high-speed train station.
Get a priceArriving at the airport
Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Where you meet the driver
- Arrivals hall, after customs — your driver waits with a name sign near the exit of your baggage belt area.
- Free waiting time
- 60 minutes of free waiting after the flight actually lands, tracked automatically.
- Bus, metro or taxi?
- Havaist buses run to Taksim and Sultanahmet but stop at central points only; the M11 metro reaches Gayrettepe and then requires a change with luggage.
Sabiha Gökçen (SAW)
- Where you meet the driver
- International and domestic arrivals halls — the driver meets you inside the terminal, not at the curb.
- Free waiting time
- 60 minutes of free waiting after landing; night arrivals are covered the same way.
- Bus, metro or taxi?
- Havabüs runs to Kadıköy and Taksim; the M4 metro reaches the Asian side but not the European hotels without two changes.
Why book with pickupickup
- The total confirmed at booking includes applicable tolls, airport fees and taxes.
- Your driver tracks your flight and waits free of charge if you are late.
- Meet and greet in the arrivals hall with a name sign.
- Vetted local drivers with licensed, insured vehicles.
- Pay online by card; your receipt arrives by email.
- Support in English before and during your trip.
Frequently asked questions
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