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A ferry on the Bosphorus at sunset, the historic peninsula behind

Istanbul Airport (IST) → Kadikoy

From the European-side airport to the Asian side: the longest inner-Istanbul transfer here.

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20% off on round-trip transfers
Fixed price — no surprise feesComfortable VIP vehiclesPrivate ride, never shared24/7 support
Airport meet and greet
IST · SAW · AYT · BJV · TZX
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No surprise charges
Arabic-speaking driver
Professional team
24/7 support
Our team is always reachable
From
IST
Distance
about 60 km
Estimated time
1 – 1.5 hrs

A road that crosses the city end to end

Istanbul Airport lies northwest of the city and Kadikoy on the Asian side, with both the city and the Bosphorus in between. At roughly 60 km this is the longest inner-Istanbul route here, taking one to one and a half hours. If a flight into Sabiha Gokcen is available, reaching Kadikoy from there is half the distance — 35 km and no bridge.

Kadikoy is a local neighbourhood, not a tourist one

With its market, seaside promenade and the cafés of Moda, Kadikoy is the heart of the Asian side. It is not a tourist district like Sultanahmet or Taksim; that is an advantage for guests who want quiet and everyday life, but for anyone heading to the historic peninsula daily it means crossing the Bosphorus every day.

The most enjoyable way to cross

The ferry from Kadikoy to the European side takes about 20–25 minutes and is the cheapest way to see the Bosphorus. Marmaray and the M4 metro also connect the area to both the airport and the other side. So after the transfer you do not need a car for daily travel.

Common questions about this route

Distances and times are approximate and vary with traffic. Prices are per vehicle, not per person.

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The vehicles we use for transfers

Every transfer and tour runs with our own fleet, all of them the same model of Mercedes Vito. The car that meets you at the airport is the one you see here.

Mercedes Vito

6 passengers6 large suitcases

The vehicle families ask for most: six passengers with luggage in comfort, tinted windows and separate rear air conditioning.

Specs and comfort

  • Up to 6 people with luggage
  • Tinted windows, family privacy
  • Separate air conditioning in the rear
  • Free water on board, internet on request
  • Child seat at no extra charge
  • The same chauffeur throughout your trip
Starting from
35

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Every vehicle in our fleet is the same model: a black Mercedes Vito. For larger families more than one can go out at the same time, and we do not hire the second vehicle in from outside.

These photographs are of our own fleet, not stock images.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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TÜRSAB — Association of Turkish Travel Agencies

Travel agency licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism

Licence No: 12539

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Every transfer is licensed, insured and registered.

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