Here, you can find all the necessary information about how much it will cost you to get to your hotel or place from the New Istanbul Airport (IST) to major districts and neighborhoods of Istanbul. We calculated the prices via the valid taxi fares from New Istanbul Airport to city center and distances with the most convenient and fast rides.
Some Practical Information
Up-to-date taxi fares from New Istanbul Airport to city center are below.
- The switch on price is 24,55 TL, so you should see 24,55 TL upon the taxi driver activates the taxi-meter. (28,24 TL for D segment turquoise and E segment luxury taxis)
- The per kilometer price is 17,61 TL. (20,25 TL for turquoise and black taxis)
- The short distance (pick-up and drop-off) is 102 TL. This is to avoid people taking taxi for very very short distances.
- In VIP taxis, the switch on price is 41,74 TL, the per kilometer rate is 32,5 TL, and the short distance (pick-up and drop-off) fee is 153,7 TL.
- In 8+1 taxis, the switch on price is 31,92 TL, the per kilometer rate is 22.90 Turkish Lira, and the short distance (pick-up and drop-off) fee is 115,3 TL.
- There is no day and night difference.
- If you would take a taxi to the Asian side, the taxi has to pay a toll and you will be charged for it. It can be bridges on the Bosphorus, tunnel underwater or some highways. And you are not responsible for the return fees of the taxi.
- You can calculate the approximate taxi fare for your journey with the above rates.
- You can pay by credit card in any taxis in Istanbul.
Read more about Istanbul taxis on our Istanbul Taxi Guide (Fares, Tips) page.
Taxi Types from New Istanbul Airport (IST)
You’ll find three types of taxis at the New Istanbul Airport (IST). Yellow, Turquoise and Black taxis.
Yellow taxis are the standard local taxis. C Segment ones (like Fiat Aegea, Renault Clio, Dacia Sandero, etc.).
Turquoise taxis are D segment ones (like VW Passat, Skoda Superb, Opel Insignia, etc).
Black taxis are E segment and VIP ones (like Mercedes E180, Mercedes Vito, etc).
Yellow taxis charge normal taxi fares we mention above. Turquoise taxis are 15%, Black taxis are 100% more expensive than the Yellow taxis.
Taxi Fares from New Istanbul Airport (IST) (and vice versa)
- to Sultanahmet (48,9 km) – 885 TL
- to Galata/Karakoy (43 km) – 780 TL
- to Eminonu/Sirkeci (45,2 km) – 820 TL
- to Fener/Balat (46,8 km) – 850 TL
- to Taksim (40 km) – 730 TL
- to Nisantasi (43,8 km) – 790 TL
- to Sisli (40 km) – 730 TL
- to Maslak (40,5 km) – 740 TL
- to Levent (42 km) – 765 TL
- to Mecidiyekoy (37 km) – 675 TL
- to Besiktas (39 km) – 720 TL
- to Ortakoy (43,7 km) – 785 TL
- to Sariyer (43 km) – 760 TL
- to Bakirkoy (46 km) – 830 TL
- to Kadikoy (56 km) – 1010 TL (plus toll fee)
- to Uskudar (46 km) – 830 TL (plus toll fee)
- to Sabiha Gokcen Airport (76 km) – 1570 TL (plus toll fee)
Bridge Toll for taxis & automobiles
- 1st and 2nd bridge – 30 TL
- 3rd bridge – 35 TL
Avrasya tunnel fee for taxis & automobiles
- 80 TL (Day 05:00 – 23:59) – 40 TL (Night 00:00 – 04:59) (double check on avrasyatuneli.com)
New Istanbul Airport Private Shuttle Transfer
Taxis are definitely the quickest way to get to your hotel from the airport or vice versa. Many people also ask about if there are any other fast, safe and reliable taxi booking services with meet-and-greet airport pickups and luggage assistance.
We highly recommend Kiwitaxi airport transfer services. This is also a great option for the ones who are a group or a family with kids or having lots of luggage. What’s cool is that upon your arrival to the airport, you’ll see the driver holding a plate with your name on it. And also he will help you with luggage.
No Regrets Booking Advice
Their large selection of comfortable taxis, minivans, luxurious cars and 6-19+ passenger minibuses can match any need while ensuring quick and safe travels to and from New Istanbul Airport (IST). Faster and more comfortable than shuttles, buses and taxis.
It is so easy to make a booking: you just choose a vehicle, specify time and place of departure and destination. The driver will meet you, help with baggage and take you to the agreed address.
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