I'm wondering what a reasonable price for a private transfer from/to the Istanbul airport to the Karaköy district is as of late. Our hotel is quoting us 100 Euro each way to transfer 2 of us, and I'm wondering if this is typical. Does anyone have any recent experiences with private transfers?
I see some other private transfer options on sites like Viator, but don't have experience with these sites and so it's hard for me to tell what the reliable companies would be. It's our first time in Istanbul so we'd prefer the least stressful way out of the airport once we arrive.
Posted by
Citizen of the World
2598 posts
I would say your hotel is gouging you. A private transfer for two to Karakoy should not run more than €50 each way. An official taxi— which involves no delays with you or the driver trying to find each other as a private transfer often can—should be about €25.
www.istanbul-international-airport.com has the official fares.
Posted by
near San Francisco
5698 posts
In August, 2024, I paid $110 for a round trip private transfer.
Posted by
Salem, Oregon, USA
3022 posts
I used Welcome Pickups and they quoted about 41 euro each way for 2 people for random dates I picked in May. I used them for a transfer from the airport to Sultanahmet area and had a good experience. If you search the forum there are other opinions on the company, but I think that is on par with any transfer service (sometimes, things go wrong).
Posted by
Lubbock, TX
421 posts
Last summer I used this website to book a transfer to the Istanbul airport. They communicated well and quickly and the pickup and trip was easy. I think it was 35 Euros.
Posted by
RIchmond, BC,Canada
972 posts
I would second Welcome Pickups, Great service, good price, good driver.
Posted by
Pleasant Hill, Ca
277 posts
Just booked one through Tranigo yesterday. Booked while in the Athens airport for the flight. 45€ cash or credit. I used cash as airport Wi-Fi not secure. Flight was delayed and they were very good about adjusting. You need a WhatsApp for communication (like the delay) but very easy.
Used the link from reply above.
Posted by
2 posts
Hello,
I'm a Turk.
Actually, you don't need a private airport transfer. Public transportation in the city can take you almost anywhere, and I'm sure it's even faster than a private transfer. They’ve asked for 100 Euros more, which is too much. Instead, you can simply get off the plane and use public transportation.
If you let me know whether your flight will land at Sabiha Gökçen Airport or Istanbul Airport, and where your hotel is located, I can give you advice on how to get there.
Posted by
317 posts
We've been recommended to use Istanbul Airport Taxis by many posts on Trip Advisor and also on Facebook Istanbul pages.
They are quoting 80 Euro round trip from IST to Karakoy. Our hotel's quote was also much higher, but that is generally the case with hotels.
Posted by
Republic of Texas / U.S.A. / Magyarország / Budapest
21941 posts
The transfer from the airport into town, no matter if its a taxi or a private transfer is not the most enjoyable of experiences.