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Transfers from Istanbul Airport

✈ Transfers from Istanbul Airport
Countries » Turkey » Istanbul Airport (IST)

Transfers from Istanbul Airport

Planning your trip to Turkey and arriving at Istanbul Airport?

WelcomeTaxi offers reliable private transfers from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Istanbul and any destination across Turkey. Enjoy meet-and-greet service, English-speaking drivers, and fixed prices — no surprises. You can also book an hourly hire with driver in Istanbul for sightseeing or business trips. Get your instant quote from WelcomeTaxi and book online in seconds.


How It Works


Choose the route and a vehicle

Select service type you need, choose the route (or hourly hire duration), indicate number of passengers and luggage, as well as other necessary details if needed. See the price for different vehicle classes, choose one suitable for you and press Next.

Choose the payment method

Complete the booking form, choose the payment method, press Make Booking button, make online prepayment (if needed) and get email confirmation. When a driver will be assigned to your job, his phone number will be emailed to you.

The driver meets you with a name tag

Your driver will meet you on-site with a name tag at the right time. He will walk you to the car and safely drive you to your destination. At the end of your ride, if needed, you will pay in cash or by card-to-card transfer to your driver.

Our Benefits

English-speaking drivers

Always available — friendly, professional, and communicative.

Fixed prices — no surprises

Know your fare in advance, with no hidden fees.

Meet & greet included

Your driver will wait at arrivals with a name tag.


Frequently Asked Questions

How far in advance should I book a ride?

We recommend booking your transfer or hourly hire service at least 72 hours in advance. If you don’t have that much time, you can request an urgent transfer — we’ll let you know as soon as possible whether we can confirm it.

What pick-up time should I specify for the transfer?

If your transfer starts from an airport or railway station, please specify your flight or train arrival time as the start of your transfer. This helps the driver organize the meeting more accurately.

If your transfer starts from a hotel to an airport, please indicate the time you wish to be picked up at reception. You’ll need to calculate it yourself, allowing extra time for check-in. We recommend adding about 3 hours before your flight’s departure. For example, if your flight leaves at 14:00 and the trip takes 1 hour, your pick-up time should be 10:00.

How do I know if my order has been accepted?

After submitting your booking, you’ll receive an email with all trip details and your order status as “Waiting”. Once we receive and confirm your payment, the status will change to “Accepted”, and you’ll receive another email confirmation.

If you don’t receive the confirmation email, please contact our support team at office@welcome.taxi.

How do I change my booking?

To make changes to your booking, please contact our support team at office@welcome.taxi.

Important note: Requests for changes made less than 72 hours before your trip may be declined.

How can I cancel my booking?

You can cancel your booking in two ways:

  1. Via the booking page on our website — use the cancellation number provided in your booking voucher, at least 72 hours before the trip.
  2. By contacting our support team if it’s less than 72 hours before your ride.
    Important note: In case of urgent cancellation, we may not be able to refund your deposit. The free cancellation period is stated in your confirmation email.
What should I do if my flight is delayed?

If your flight is delayed by less than 30 minutes, the driver will adjust their arrival time automatically.

If the delay is longer, please inform the driver directly (their phone number is in your confirmation voucher) or contact WelcomeTaxi Customer Support at office@welcome.taxi. Please include your order number and the new arrival time.

Important note: The driver may charge an additional fee for extended waiting time.

How will I find my driver?

For airport transfers, if you’ve added the meet-and-greet option to your order, the driver will meet you in the arrivals area — right after passport control and baggage claim. You’ll see a name sign with your first and last names (or custom text, if specified in your booking).

Important note: We strongly recommend adding the meet-and-greet option to your airport transfer booking.

For hotel pickups, the driver will wait for you in the hotel lobby. Detailed meeting instructions and your driver’s contact number are provided in your booking confirmation voucher.

How can I be sure that my driver will pick me up?

WelcomeTaxi guarantees that your driver will do their best to meet you on time.

Both you and the driver will have each other’s phone or WhatsApp number. Please keep your mobile phone switched on at the time of pickup. If you can’t reach the driver, contact our support team immediately.

I can’t find my driver. What should I do?

If you can’t find your driver, please double-check the name signs again — the driver may have missed you in the crowd.

Try calling or messaging the driver via WhatsApp. If there’s no response within the meeting time, contact our support team.

If necessary, go to the airport’s Information Desk to arrange a local taxi to your destination.

Important note: If the driver fails to meet you, we will refund your payment.


What Our Customers Say

5 stars
customer Yowvaluck Phetprasit
United States
19.09.2025

Out standing job

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5 stars
Ann DeBruyn
Canada
03.09.2025

Great Service

Our driver was ready and waiting for us as soon as we got our luggage and cleared Customs. Communication was great and he provided great information on our drive into the city centre.
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5 stars
Komal
Singapore
21.08.2025

Our carrier was amazing

Our carrier was amazing , tafadzwa was very responsive and took great care of us. I will highly recommend welcome taxi for smooth travel abroad.
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What Our Customers Say

5 stars
customer Yowvaluck Phetprasit
United States
19.09.2025

Out standing job

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Istanbul Airport (IST) is the main international airport serving Istanbul, Turkey. It is one of the busiest airports in the world and a major global aviation hub. Located on the European side of the city in the Arnavutköy district, it replaced Atatürk Airport as Istanbul’s primary airport for commercial flights in April 2019.

Key Features:

  • Opened: 2018 (fully operational in 2019)
  • Location: About 40 km (25 miles) northwest of central Istanbul
  • Size: One of the largest airports in the world by total area
  • Terminals: Currently has one large terminal, with future expansions planned
  • Passenger Capacity: Designed to handle up to 200 million passengers annually when fully expanded
  • Hub for: Turkish Airlines, the country’s national carrier
  • Facilities: Modern shopping areas, luxury lounges, hotels, and a variety of international and local dining options

Istanbul Airport plays a crucial role in connecting Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, making it a key transit point for global travel.

How to get from Istanbul Airport to Istanbul

There are several ways to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to the city center, depending on your budget and preference:

1. Metro (Most Affordable)

  • Line: M11 Metro Line (Istanbul Airport – Kağıthane)
  • Time: ~35-40 minutes to Kağıthane, ~1 hour to central areas with transfers
  • Cost: ~15-20 TRY
  • How to Use: Take the M11 metro from Istanbul Airport to Kağıthane station. From there, transfer to M7 or M2 metro to reach areas like Taksim or Sultanahmet.
  • Best For: Budget travelers, solo travelers

2. Havaist Airport Buses (Comfortable & Direct)

  • Routes: Multiple routes to different districts (e.g., Taksim, Sultanahmet, Beşiktaş)
  • Time: ~60-90 minutes depending on traffic
  • Cost: ~90-120 TRY (varies by destination)
  • How to Use: Find Havaist buses at the airport’s exit and pay via Istanbulkart or credit card.
  • Best For: Tourists looking for a direct route with luggage

3. Taxi (Fastest but Expensive)

  • Time: ~30-60 minutes depending on traffic
  • Cost: ~600-1000 TRY (varies based on distance and traffic)
  • How to Use: Official yellow taxis are available outside the terminal. Use apps like BiTaksi or Uber for safety.
  • Best For: Convenience, travelers with lots of luggage

4. Private Transfer (Luxury & Hassle-Free)

  • Time: ~40-60 minutes
  • Cost: Starts from ~1,000 TRY, varies by company
  • How to Book: Online via companies like WelcomeTaxi and many others, or hotel transfer services
  • Best For: Families, groups, business travelers

5. Rental Car (For Independent Travel)

  • Cost: Starts from ~1,000 TRY/day + tolls & parking
  • How to Book: Available at the airport; Turkish driving rules apply
  • Best For: Travelers planning to explore beyond Istanbul