Sedan
Skoda Octavia, Toyota Corolla or similar
👤 3🧳 3
Couples and solo travellers
from €38 per car
How to choose the best Istanbul airport transfer
The best Istanbul airport taxi or transfer gives you a fixed price per car, a licensed company, a driver who waits inside the terminal with your name, flight tracking and free cancellation. ITB Transfer offers all five, from €38 per car, with payment in cash to the driver.
- Fixed pricesNo meter, no surprises
- Free cancellationUp to 24 hours before pickup
- 24/7 serviceEvery flight, day and night
- Safe travelProfessional drivers, insured cars
Fixed prices for the most booked routes
| Route | Sedan | Minivan | Mercedes V-Class | Minibus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Airport → Sultanahmet | €46 | €64 | €97 | €97 |
| Istanbul Airport → Taksim | €42 | €58 | €89 | €89 |
| Istanbul Airport → Beşiktaş | €44 | €58 | €89 | €89 |
| Istanbul Airport → Şişli | €42 | €58 | €89 | €89 |
| Istanbul Airport → Kadıköy | €55 | €78 | €117 | €117 |
| Sabiha Gökçen → Sultanahmet | €50 | €67 | €101 | €100 |
| Sabiha Gökçen → Taksim | €50 | €64 | €97 | €97 |
| Sabiha Gökçen → Beşiktaş | €44 | €61 | €93 | €92 |
| Sabiha Gökçen → Şişli | €44 | €61 | €93 | €92 |
| Sabiha Gökçen → Kadıköy | €45 | €61 | €94 | €93 |
| Istanbul Airport → Sabiha Gökçen | €67 | €95 | €141 | €140 |
Tolls, parking and waiting time included. Fixed prices per car, one way. Pickups at IST 15:00–19:00 and SAW 14:45–21:00 cost 30% more.
Choose your car
The price is per car, not per person. Tolls, parking and waiting time are included.
Minivan
Mercedes Vito, Ford Tourneo or similar
👤 7🧳 7
Families and small groups
from €53 per car
Mercedes V-Class
Mercedes-Benz V-Class VIP
👤 6🧳 6
VIP comfort, business travel
from €82 per car
Minibus
Mercedes Sprinter or similar
👤 16🧳 16
Groups up to 16
from €82 per car
Five things to check before you book
- Fixed price per car, with tolls and parking included, not a price per person or an estimate.
- A licence. Transfer companies in Türkiye are licensed by TÜRSAB; ours is 12556.
- Meet and greet in the arrivals hall, not "call us when you land".
- Flight tracking and free waiting, so a delay costs you nothing. Ours is 60 minutes after landing.
- Free cancellation and no prepayment, so plans can change.
Your options at Istanbul's airports
- Taxi rank: no booking needed, but there is often a queue, the meter runs in traffic and drivers may not know your hotel.
- Ride-hailing apps: in Istanbul they mostly call a regular yellow taxi, with the same meter.
- Shuttle bus and metro: the cheapest, but with changes and luggage to carry.
- Private transfer: booked in advance, a fixed price and a driver waiting with your name. The easiest choice for families, groups and late arrivals.
Why travellers book ITB Transfer
We work only in Istanbul, so our drivers know the city's hotels, the airports' exits and the Galataport cruise terminal. You choose a sedan, minivan, Mercedes V-Class or minibus up to 16, book in about a minute without an account, and get a confirmation e-mail, usually within an hour.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best way to get from Istanbul Airport to the city?
For most travellers a pre-booked private transfer: the driver waits with your name sign, the price is fixed and the car takes you to your hotel's door. With ITB Transfer it starts at €42 per car from Istanbul Airport.
What is the best taxi company in Istanbul?
Look for a licensed company with fixed prices per car, meet and greet, flight tracking and free cancellation. ITB Transfer is a TÜRSAB licensed (12556) Istanbul transfer company that offers all of these.
Should I book my airport taxi in advance?
Yes. Your car is then already waiting, you skip the taxi queue and you know the price before you fly.
Is Sabiha Gökçen or Istanbul Airport better for my hotel?
For the European side (Sultanahmet, Taksim, Beşiktaş) Istanbul Airport is usually closer; for the Asian side (Kadıköy, Üsküdar, Ataşehir) Sabiha Gökçen is.