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Taksim

Istanbul Airport (IST) → Taksim

From the airport to the city centre: distance, route and what to expect in evening traffic.

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All Istanbul airports
IST and SAW covered
Fixed-price guarantee
No surprise charges
Arabic-speaking driver
Professional team
24/7 support
Our team is always reachable
From
IST
Distance
about 40 km
Estimated time
45 min – 1.5 hrs

The route and the time

Taksim is about 40 km from Istanbul Airport and on the European side, so no Bosphorus crossing is needed. The drive usually runs along the North Marmara motorway and city connections. Traffic into the city slows morning and evening; at midday the same road is noticeably quicker.

Arriving by car in Taksim

Some streets in and around Taksim are narrow and one-way, and a few hotels sit inside the pedestrian zone. When the full hotel address is taken at booking, the driver knows the nearest drop-off point in advance and you avoid walking with luggage. Istiklal Street is closed to traffic.

If you are staying in this area

Taksim is the city's transport heart, close to the metro and Istiklal Street; the Sisli side is a frequent choice for Gulf visitors thanks to its malls and hospitals. The historic peninsula is reachable by tram and metro, but not on foot.

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

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Vehicle

The vehicle we use for transfers

Every transfer and tour runs with this vehicle. 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 and internet on board
  • Child seat at no extra charge
  • The same chauffeur throughout your trip
Starting from
35

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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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