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Istanbul Airport Private Transfer

81 Reviews 4.17 out of 5 stars Based on 81 reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and TripAdvisor | Istanbul, Turkey
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On average, this is booked 31 (0) days in advance.

30 to 60 minutes (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

-Personalized Meet & Greet: Upon arrival, our uniformed staff welcomes you at the arrivals floor with a sign, verifies your reservation, and guides you to your vehicle.

-Flight Monitoring: Your flight is tracked in real time to ensure on-time pickup, even with delays.

-Pre-Arrival Guidance: One day before, our team sends a message and short video showing how to reach the meeting point.

-VIP Vehicles: Travel in a clean, spacious Mercedes Vito or similar, with leather seats, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and bottled water.

-English-Speaking Chauffeurs: Friendly, punctual drivers trained in hospitality.

-Free Waiting Time: Includes up to 90 minutes of complimentary waiting after flight landing.

-Flexible Transfers: Whether you're arriving or departing, we’ve got you covered — service runs both to and from the airport, covering hotels, Airbnbs, ports, and city centers.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Flight tracking and delay adjustment
  • Up to 90 minutes of free waiting time at the airport
  • Hotels far from city center (extra fee may apply; free cancellation if not accepted)
  • Return transfer (unless booked separately)
  • Extra stops or detours beyond the original booking
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

Istanbul Airport (IST): After exiting to the arrival floor, proceed to Gate 13 and look for the G61 sign. Our staff will be waiting there—please provide your reservation name upon arrival.Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW): Exit to the arrival floor and locate Column 9-10, across from which you’ll see the G-055 sign. This is our meeting point. Our staff will be there to assist you; simply mention your reservation name.For departures (hotel to airport), guests are kindly requested to be ready at the pickup point at least 15 minutes before the scheduled time. The driver will wait at the location, and delays may affect transfer availability.

What To Expect

- Our private transfer starts at Istanbul airport and ends at the hotel you specified when making your reservation. (If the hotel is not close to the city center, additional charges may apply.)
- We use Mercedes Vito panel van vehicles in our transfers. Our vehicles are specially designed VIP vehicles.
- In our transfers, our driver determines our route according to the current traffic density. Our driver takes you to the point you want on the safest and fastest route.
While we transport you to your hotel with our comfortable vehicles, you can watch the historical roads of Istanbul.

Luggage Capacity:
This private transfer is operated with a Mercedes-Benz Vito or a similar premium minivan. Each vehicle can accommodate up to 6 passengers, 2 large suitcases, and 4 cabin bags (a maximum of 6 pieces of luggage in total). If you are traveling with oversized, extra, or special luggage (such as bicycles, golf bags, surfboards, or strollers), please contact us before your transfer so that we can arrange a suitable vehicle.

Additional Note:
To ensure the safety and comfort of all passengers, luggage exceeding the stated capacity may require an additional or larger vehicle. Any additional costs resulting from excess luggage will be the responsibility of the guest.

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Istanbul Airport Private Transfer?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-319479P1

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Average 4.17 out of 5 stars based on 81 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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On average, this is booked 31 (0) days in advance.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Bottled water
  • Flight tracking and delay adjustment
  • Up to 90 minutes of free waiting time at the airport
  • Luxury vehicle (Mercedes Vito or similar)
  • Private one-way transfer (from or to the airport)
  • Airport to City Center Hotels or City Centers Hotel to Airport One way VIP Transfer
  • Hotels far from city center (extra fee may apply; free cancellation if not accepted)
  • Return transfer (unless booked separately)
  • Extra stops or detours beyond the original booking
  • Child seats (available on request, subject to availability)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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