IST - Istanbul Airport
Istanbul Airport Arrival Guide
Everything you need to know
Main Terminal (One of the world's largest)
Arrival Steps
1
Land at Istanbul Airport (one of the world's largest terminals)
2
Follow signs to passport control / immigration
3
Pass through e-gates (if eligible) or manual passport control
4
Collect luggage from the carousel
5
Pass through customs
6
Exit to the arrivals hall and find your driver with name sign
7
Walk to the vehicle (can be 5-10 min walk due to terminal size)
Meeting Your Driver
Exit the international arrivals area. Your driver will wait at the main meeting point near Exit Gate. Look for the orange Turkey Transfer sign.
Distances & Prices
| Destination | Distance | Time | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beykoz | 0 km | 0 min | €44 | Book Transfer |
| Adalar (Princes Islands) | 0 km | 0 min | €55 | Book Transfer |
| Şile | 0 km | 0 min | €68 | Book Transfer |
| Arnavutköy | 0 km | 0 min | €30 | Book Transfer |
| Eyüpsultan | 0 km | 0 min | €42 | Book Transfer |
| Ataşehir | 0 km | 0 min | €51 | Book Transfer |
| Taksim | 40 km | 45 min | €44 | Book Transfer |
| Sultanahmet | 45 km | 50 min | €45 | Book Transfer |
| Galata | 47 km | 52 min | €44 | Book Transfer |
| Ortaköy | 38 km | 42 min | €45 | Book Transfer |
| Beyoğlu | 42 km | 48 min | €44 | Book Transfer |
| Kadıköy | 40 km | 45 min | €46 | Book Transfer |
| Bebek | 32 km | 38 min | €44 | Book Transfer |
| Nişantaşı | 40 km | 45 min | €44 | Book Transfer |
| Balat | 42 km | 47 min | €43 | Book Transfer |
Airport Facilities
ATMs
Duty-Free Mall
Hotels
Lounges
Restaurants
Currency Exchange
Free WiFi
Prayer Rooms
Medical Center
Insider Tips
Istanbul Airport is huge - allow extra walking time
E-visa holders can use dedicated lanes
The airport has its own metro connection to the city
Peak times: major holiday departures and Friday evenings
Luggage trolleys are free to use