Istanbul Airport Arrival Guide
Everything you need to know
Arrival Steps
Land at Istanbul Airport (one of the world's largest terminals)
Follow signs to passport control / immigration
Pass through e-gates (if eligible) or manual passport control
Collect luggage from the carousel
Pass through customs
Exit to the arrivals hall and find your driver with name sign
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Şile | 92 km | 61 min | €91 | Get current quote |
| Eyüpsultan | 43 km | 38 min | €60 | Get current quote |
| Adalar (Princes Islands) | 0 km | 0 min | €72 | Get current quote |
| Arnavutköy | 16 km | 20 min | €60 | Get current quote |
| Ataşehir | 55 km | 61 min | €62 | Get current quote |
| Beykoz | 48 km | 45 min | €62 | Get current quote |
| Taksim | 40 km | 45 min | €60 | Get current quote |
| Sultanahmet | 45 km | 50 min | €60 | Get current quote |
| Galata | 47 km | 52 min | €60 | Get current quote |
| Ortaköy | 38 km | 42 min | €60 | Get current quote |
| Kadıköy | 40 km | 45 min | €60 | Get current quote |
| Beyoğlu | 42 km | 48 min | €60 | Get current quote |
| Bebek | 32 km | 38 min | €60 | Get current quote |
| Nişantaşı | 40 km | 45 min | €60 | Get current quote |
| Fatih | 47 km | 55 min | €60 | Get current quote |
Airport Facilities
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
Turkey's airport network stretches from Sabiha Gökçen on the Asian side of Istanbul down to Gazipaşa on the eastern Mediterranean. Turkey Transfer covers every major hub — AYT, IST, SAW, DLM, BJV, ADB — with the same locally operated, fixed-price model. Arrival tracking, name-board greetings, and free child seats are included on every pickup, no matter which terminal you land in.