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Taksim

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Istanbul Airport to Taksim Transfer & Taxi

About 43 km · 45 min. Fixed price, professional driver, meet & greet and payment in the vehicle.

  • from €55
  • Fixed price
  • Free cancellation
  • Pay in the vehicle

At a glance

Taksim is about 43 km from Istanbul Airport (IST), around 45 min by car. A private DriveOnPort transfer costs from €55 per vehicle one way (Economy, up to 3 passengers); the VIP Sprinter for up to 16 passengers costs €90. Prices are fixed and paid in the vehicle. Taksim can also be reached from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW): about 41 km, from €55.

Route
Istanbul Airport (IST) → Taksim
Distance
~43 km
Travel time
~45 min
Price
from €55 one way · €110 return (per vehicle)
Vehicles
Economy €55 (3 passengers) · First Class €60 (6 passengers) · VIP Sprinter €90 (16 passengers)
Service
Private door-to-door, meet & greet with name sign, flight tracking, free cancellation
Hotels
27 hotels, door to door
Other airport
Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) · ~41 km · from €55

Taksim transfer & taxi prices

Prices are per vehicle, not per person. Round trips are charged for each direction.

Economy

Economy

  • 3
  • 3
One way
€55
Round trip
€110
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First Class

First Class

  • 6
  • 6
One way
€60
Round trip
€120
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VIP Sprinter

VIP Sprinter

  • 16
  • 16
One way
€90
Round trip
€180
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Taksim to Istanbul Airport Transfer & Taxi (return)

The return trip from Taksim to Istanbul Airport has the same fixed price and takes about 45 min. Leave at least 2 h 45 min before a domestic flight and 3 h 45 min before an international one. Add the return in the booking form – a round trip with the most affordable vehicle costs €110.

Domestic2 h 45 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
International3 h 45 minbefore departure, leave the hotel

About Taksim

Taksim is one of Istanbul's most recognisable squares, set in the heart of the Beyoğlu district on the European side. The Republic Monument, neighbouring Gezi Park and İstiklal Avenue, which runs from the square towards Tünel, are its landmarks. With the nostalgic tram, historic arcades, cafés, shops and nightlife along İstiklal, the area stays busy day and night, and hotels of every category are found in the surrounding streets.

İstiklal Avenue is pedestrianised, so vehicles cannot always reach hotels on the avenue or in its side streets; in that case your driver drops you at the closest accessible point. For the return to Istanbul Airport, keep in mind that city traffic around Taksim can be heavy: add your flight number to the booking and choose a pickup time with a realistic margin.

  • Istanbul Airport (IST)
  • About 43 km · 45 min
  • from €55 · one way

Getting to Taksim: local tips

The drive from Istanbul Airport begins on wide, relatively quiet motorways through the forests north of the city. The pace changes once the built-up districts start: the final stretch into Beyoğlu, usually via Kağıthane, is where most of the journey time is won or lost.

Weekday evening rush hour is the slowest period, Friday evenings are often the worst of the week, and even light rain noticeably thickens traffic across Istanbul. On 1 May and on New Year's Eve, access to Taksim Square itself is usually restricted. The square is largely pedestrian, with through traffic running in tunnels beneath it, so drop-offs tend to happen on Tarlabaşı Boulevard, Cumhuriyet Avenue or a side street near your hotel. Towards Cihangir and Galata the lanes are steep, narrow and often cobbled, and a suitcase with sturdy wheels makes those last metres easier. For your flight home, treat the city section as the unpredictable part and set off early.

Hotels in Taksim

Choose your hotel to see its own prices, route and details.

The Central PalaceLamartin Caddesi 18 Kocatepe Vardar Palace HotelSıraselviler Caddesi 16 Katip Mustafa Çelebi Taxim SuitesCumhuriyet Caddesi 31 Gümüşsuyu Hotel La VillaTopcu Caddesi Kocatepe Aria Palace Taksim HotelAtıf Yılmaz Caddesi 11 Hüseyinağa Havana Hotel Suites TaksimÇaylak Sk. 10 Şehit Muhtar NarPera Boutique HotelKüçük Bayır Sokak 65 Inönü Luce Suites TaksimTurna Sokak 5 Inönü Opera House HotelTuran Caddesi 8 Bülbül Cihangir PalaceMebusan Yokuşu Ömer Avni The Marmara TaksimTak-ı Zafer Caddesi Gümüşsuyu CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel IstanbulHariciye Konağı Sokağı Gümüşsuyu Point Hotel TaksimDünya Sağlık Sokağı 17 Gümüşsuyu Titanic City TaksimLamartin Caddesi Kocatepe Gezi Hotel BosphorusHariciye Konağı Sokağı Gümüşsuyu Taksim Square HotelSıraselviler Caddesi 7 Gümüşsuyu Barceló IstanbulYedi Kuyular Caddesi Inönü The Ritz-Carlton, IstanbulAsker Ocağı Caddesi 6 Harbiye Grand Hyatt Istanbul Grand Hyatt Istanbulaşkışla Cd 1 Harbiye Taxim Hill HotelSıraselveler Caddesi 5 Gümüşsuyu Lamartine HotelLamartin Caddesi 25 Kocatepe Midtown HotelAydede Caddesi Kocatepe Nippon HotelTopcu Caddesi 6 Kocatepe Golden Age HotelTopcu Caddesi 10 Kocatepe Lares Park HotelTaksim Akarcasi Sokağı Şehit Muhtar Taksim Gönen HotelAydede Caddesi Kocatepe Mercure Istanbul TaksimTarlabaşı Bulvarı Şehit Muhtar

Destinations near Taksim

All destinations
Alternative airport Sabiha Gökçen Airport – Taksim ~41 km · 40 min · from €55

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about the Istanbul Airport – Taksim transfer.

How long is the transfer from Istanbul Airport to Taksim?

The journey of about 43 km takes around 45 min in normal traffic. It can take longer at peak times, but the price is fixed and never changes.

How much is a transfer from Istanbul Airport to Taksim?

Prices are per vehicle, not per person. One-way prices: Economy €55 (3 passengers), First Class €60 (6 passengers), VIP Sprinter €90 (16 passengers). Taxes, tolls and meet & greet are included.

Is this a taxi or a transfer from Istanbul Airport to Taksim?

It works like a private airport taxi booked in advance: only your group travels in the car, door to door from Istanbul Airport to Taksim. Unlike a metered taxi, the price is fixed when you book – from €55 per vehicle – with no surcharge for traffic or luggage, and the driver waits for you with a name sign.

We are a large group – which vehicle should we choose for Taksim?

Our largest vehicle for Taksim is the VIP Sprinter, carrying up to 16 passengers for €90 one way. Vehicles that suit your group size are shown automatically when you book.

Can I also book the return transfer from Taksim to Istanbul Airport?

Yes. Simply use "Add return" in the booking form and enter your return date and time. The return costs the same; the round trip with the most affordable vehicle is €110.

Can I also get to Taksim from Sabiha Gökçen Airport?

Yes. Taksim is about 43 km from Istanbul Airport and about 41 km from Sabiha Gökçen Airport. One-way transfers from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Taksim start at €55.

Do you also serve destinations near Taksim?

Yes. We also offer private transfers from Istanbul Airport to nearby destinations such as Beyoğlu, Nişantaşı and Beşiktaş. You can see all destinations on our airport page.