Updated: 30 October 2026
How many people fit
- Our fixed prices are for a standard licensed taxi for 1–4 passengers.
- For 5–7 passengers a larger vehicle is needed. Its price is not shown automatically: message us on WhatsApp with the number of people and suitcases and we will reply with a fixed price.
- A ride is private: only your group travels in the car, with no other passengers and no stops on the way.
Luggage
Boot space depends on the car. If you travel with more than the usual one suitcase per person, or with bulky items such as a pushchair, golf bag or bicycle box, tell us when you book so we can check that it fits. It is better to sort this out the day before than at the kerb.
Children
- Taxis in Istanbul do not usually carry child seats. If you need one, ask us on WhatsApp before you book; we will tell you honestly whether we can arrange it for your date.
- Many families bring their own travel seat or booster. If you do, allow a few minutes at pickup to fit it.
- Keep snacks, water and anything the children need for the drive in a small bag with you, not in the boot.
Timing with a family
Everything takes a little longer with children: getting to the car, check-in, security. Add 15–30 minutes to the usual pickup time. Our guide When to leave for the airport has the drive times by area.
Fixed prices to Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Sultanahmet1,900 TL
- Sirkeci & Eminönü1,900 TL
- Taksim1,700 TL
- Galata & Karaköy1,700 TL
- Beşiktaş1,700 TL
- Nişantaşı & Şişli1,700 TL
- Kadıköy & Moda2,150 TL
- Üsküdar2,150 TL
Fixed prices to Sabiha Gökçen (SAW)
- Sultanahmet2,300 TL
- Sirkeci & Eminönü2,300 TL
- Taksim2,100 TL
- Galata & Karaköy2,100 TL
- Beşiktaş2,100 TL
- Nişantaşı & Şişli2,100 TL
- Kadıköy & Moda1,500 TL
- Üsküdar1,500 TL
More guides
- Early morning flight from Istanbul: how to get to the airportWhen to leave your hotel, and how to book a taxi for 3–5 am.
- Taxi to the airport in Istanbul: what to check before you get inLicensed taxis, the price, tolls and paying: avoid surprises.
- IST or SAW: which Istanbul airport are you flying from?Two airports, two sides of the city: distances and drive times.
- When should you leave your hotel for the airport in Istanbul?A simple rule, drive times by area and the rush hours to avoid.
- Evening flight after hotel check-out: how to use your last dayLeave bags, keep exploring, get picked up from any address.
- Taxi pickup in Sultanahmet, Galata and Cihangir: when the car can't reach your doorPedestrian streets, steep lanes and how to agree a meeting point.
- Going to the airport on holidays and road closure days in IstanbulBayram, marathon and event days: when to allow extra time.
- Paying for your airport taxi in Istanbul: card, lira, euros or dollarsCard or cash, euros and dollars, tolls and tips explained.
- From the Asian side of Istanbul to Sabiha Gökçen AirportKadıköy, Üsküdar, Ataşehir and the coast: times and prices to SAW.