Istanbul Airport to Sultanahmet Transfer
You have landed at Istanbul Airport and you are heading to Sultanahmet. Instead of a taxi queue, a meter or public transport with changes, a private car with a driver who meets you at the exit with your name takes you straight to your hotel or address.
The drive is about 52 km and takes around 55 minutes in normal traffic. The price is per vehicle, fixed at booking, and does not change if traffic is slow.
Vehicles and Prices
From Istanbul Airport · Fixed price per vehicle
Mercedes Vito Economic
1–6 pax
70 €
per vehicle
Maybach Exclusive VIP
1–6 pax
105 €
per vehicle
Mercedes Sprinter VIP 14
1–14 pax
145 €
per vehicle
Fixed Price
No surcharge for traffic, night time or waiting. The price is set when you book.
Flight Tracking
If your flight is delayed, your driver adjusts to the new time at no extra cost.
Meet & Greet
Your driver waits at the arrivals exit with a sign showing your name.
About the Area
Sultanahmet is the heart of the historic peninsula, home to Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace and the Basilica Cistern. The Grand Bazaar and the Spice Bazaar are a few minutes away. Most hotels here are small boutique hotels.
Some streets on the historic peninsula are closed to traffic. Your driver comes as close to your hotel as possible and helps with your luggage.
How the Transfer Works
From the airport the route follows the TEM or the Basın Ekspres road into the historic peninsula. Depending on traffic, your driver may also use the coastal road. The drive stays on the European side.
Add your flight number when booking and we will track your landing time. After you collect your bags, your driver waits at the arrivals exit with a sign showing your name. Payment is in cash in the car or by bank transfer.
Why VIP Taksi?
Fixed price
The Istanbul Airport to Sultanahmet price is per vehicle; passengers, traffic or time of day do not change it.
Flight tracking
If your flight lands early or late, your driver is at the exit for the new time.
A car for every group
Vito and Maybach for up to 6 people, Sprinter for up to 14.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the transfer from Istanbul Airport to Sultanahmet?
The 52 km drive takes around 55 minutes in normal traffic. It can take longer at peak times; the price stays the same.
Is the Sultanahmet transfer price per person?
No, it is per vehicle. In a Vito you pay the same price for up to 6 people.
Where do I meet the driver?
At the arrivals exit, where your driver waits with a sign showing your name.
Can I book the return transfer too?
Yes. Choose Round Trip when booking and we will pick you up from your address in Sultanahmet on your return day.
Visitors who come to see the historic peninsula and stay in Sultanahmet, Sirkeci or Eminönü can book the Istanbul Airport to Sultanahmet transfer at a fixed price. If your flight lands at Sabiha Gökçen Airport instead, we offer the same service from there too.