Bakırköy is about 46 km by road from Istanbul Airport (IST); a private transfer takes about 40 minutes without traffic and up to 80 minutes at peak times. 4 Seasons Transfer drives you in a non-shared vehicle: the price is per vehicle and fixed at booking, your flight is tracked and our team meets you at exit door 13 with a sign showing our agency code SS1 (name boards are not allowed at Istanbul's airports).
Key facts
- Distance: ~46 km by road
- Travel time: ~40 min without traffic, up to 80 min at peak times
- Pick-up: Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Meeting point: exit door 13, sign with agency code SS1; no charge for delays
- Child seats: baby and child seats free of charge
- Service: 24/7, every flight
About Bakırköy
Bakırköy, Yeşilköy and Florya are districts in the west of the European side on the Sea of Marmara. The Florya and Yeşilköy waterfronts, Ataköy marina and large shopping centres are here, as are the hotels around the former Atatürk Airport. Marmaray rail links the area with Sirkeci and the Asian side.
Highlights
- Florya and Yeşilköy waterfronts
- Ataköy marina
- Marmaray rail link
The route
From the airport the route heads south on the motorways and reaches Bakırköy via the TEM and the coastal road.
Arrival & departure tip
The Bakırköy area connects relatively easily to both airports; still, in weekday evening traffic plan your return pick-up about 3 hours before the flight.
Bakırköy – nearby districts and distances
Road distances from Bakırköy to other districts nearby (estimated time without traffic):
| Istanbul Airport (IST) | 46 km | ~40 min |
| Laleli–Aksaray | 10 km | ~10 min |
| Sultanahmet | 12 km | ~15 min |
- Istanbul Airport distance chart (35 districts, times and prices) →
- Meeting point: exit door 13, SS1 →
Transfers to hotels in Bakırköy
- Istanbul Airport to Bakırköy Çınar Otel Önü Otoparkı Transfer
- Istanbul Airport to Elite World Istanbul Florya Transfer
- Istanbul Airport to Gorrion Hotel Istanbul Transfer
- Istanbul Airport to Hampton by Hilton Istanbul Ataköy Transfer
- Istanbul Airport to Hotel ibis Istanbul Zeytinburnu Transfer
- Istanbul Airport to Renaissance Polat İstanbul Transfer
How it works
- Book online with date, flight number and hotel/address; the price is shown instantly and fixed.
- You receive a confirmation e-mail and driver details via WhatsApp.
- When you land, leave through exit door 13; our team waits immediately on your left with a sign showing our agency code SS1.
- You are driven directly to your hotel or address, with no stops on the way.
Istanbul Airport to Bakırköy transfer: FAQ
How far is Bakırköy from Istanbul Airport?
About 46 km by road.
How long is the transfer from Istanbul Airport to Bakırköy?
About 40 minutes without traffic; up to 80 minutes at peak times.
How much is a transfer from Istanbul Airport to Bakırköy?
The price depends on the vehicle class and is per vehicle, not per person. Current prices are in the table on this page; the price you see when booking is fixed.
What if my flight is delayed?
Your flight is tracked; the driver adjusts to the new landing time and there is no extra charge for delays.
Do you provide child seats?
Yes, baby and child seats are free; just state the ages when booking.
How far is Bakırköy from Sultanahmet?
About 12 km along the coast road (~15 min); Marmaray trains also run to Sirkeci.
Distances and times are estimates calculated from OpenStreetMap data.
Day-trip transfers from Bakırköy
Private return transfer from your hotel; you choose the return time, prices on each page.
- Grand Bazaar – ~11 km
- Hagia Sophia & the Blue Mosque – ~12 km
- Süleymaniye Mosque – ~12 km
- Galata Tower – ~13 km
- Topkapı Palace – ~14 km
- Transfers to Istanbul sights (full list)