Istanbul Airport (IST) · 2026
Taxi at Istanbul Airport — fares, transfer & metro
Yellow taxi, fixed-price transfer, M11 metro, HAVAIST shuttle. UKOME 2026/02 official tariffs. Verified drivers for safe airport pickup, 24/7.
Transport options from IST
Yellow Taxi (Sarı Taksi)
Metered, UKOME 2026 yellow tariff (₺65.40 opening + ₺43.56/km). IST → Taksim ₺1,150–1,550. IST → Sultanahmet ₺1,220–1,665. Pickup point: arrivals level, follow "Taxi" signs. Card accepted.
Fixed-price Transfer
₺1,400 IST → Taksim. ₺1,550 IST → Sultanahmet. ₺1,800 IST → Kadıköy. Door-to-door, English-speaking driver, no surge.
M11 Metro
IST ↔ Gayrettepe. 30–35 min. 06:00–24:00 daily. ₺38.49 İstanbulkart. Connect to M2 at Gayrettepe for Taksim/Sultanahmet.
HAVAIST Shuttle
IST → Taksim ₺355 (75–90 min). Every 30 min peak, hourly otherwise. 04:00–01:00 daily. Route IST-19.
Public Transport Overview
Full IST public transport guide: M11, HAVAIST, İETT city buses, taxi rank, disabled access info.
Estimated yellow-taxi fares from IST (2026)
| Destination | Distance | Time | Metered fare | Fixed transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taksim | 42 km | 45–60 min | ₺1,150–1,550 | ₺1,400 |
| Sultanahmet | 47 km | 50–70 min | ₺1,220–1,665 | ₺1,550 |
| Kadıköy (Asian side) | 52 km | 55–80 min | ₺1,470–1,920 | ₺1,800 |
| Beşiktaş | 45 km | 50–65 min | ₺1,215–1,600 | ₺1,470 |
| Şişli | 40 km | 40–55 min | ₺1,090–1,410 | ₺1,345 |
| Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) | 92 km | 90–120 min | ₺2,560–3,330 | ₺2,820 |
Source: UKOME Karar 2026/02, effective 16 February 2026. Yellow tariff (Sarı Taksi). Fares include bridge tolls. Single tariff — no day/night surcharge. Turquoise (+15%) and Black/VIP (+70%) tiers: see tariff page.
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