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Private transfers from Istanbul Airport to Taksim, Sultanahmet, Kadıköy and anywhere in Istanbul. Meet & greet at arrivals, flight tracking, licensed drivers. By Royal Turkish Travel.
Istanbul Airport (IST) is on the European side, in the north-west of the city. Below are approximate distances and driving times to popular destinations (traffic dependent). Prices are fixed and confirmed on request.
| From IST to | Distance | Approx. time | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taksim | ~45 km | 50–60 min | Live price — search above ↑ |
| Sultanahmet (Old City) | ~50 km | ~60 min | Live price — search above ↑ |
| Beşiktaş | ~42 km | ~55 min | Live price — search above ↑ |
| Şişli | ~40 km | ~50 min | Live price — search above ↑ |
| Kadıköy (Asian side) | ~65 km | ~75 min | Live price — search above ↑ |
| Galataport cruise terminal | ~48 km | ~60 min | Live price — search above ↑ |
| Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) | ~80 km | ~90 min | Live price — search above ↑ |
Distances and times are approximate and depend on traffic. You'll receive one fixed price for your exact route before you travel.
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Istanbul Airport is about 45 km from Taksim (~50–60 min) and 50 km from Sultanahmet (~60 min), traffic dependent. The Asian side (Kadıköy) is ~65 km (~75 min).
Yes — one fixed price for your route, no meter, confirmed before you travel. Licensed, insured drivers via a TÜRSAB-licensed agency (17044).
No — they're different airports on opposite sides of the city. Make sure you request the correct one. We cover both. See our Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) transfers.
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