Kadıköy is about 51 km by road from Istanbul Airport (IST); a private transfer takes about 55 minutes without traffic and up to 110 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: ~51 km by road
- Travel time: ~55 min without traffic, up to 110 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 Kadıköy
Kadıköy is the cultural and nightlife centre of the Asian side. The historic Kadıköy market, the seaside Moda district, the shopping street Bağdat Caddesi and Haydarpaşa Station are here; frequent ferries run from Kadıköy pier to Eminönü, Karaköy and Beşiktaş. Sabiha Gökçen Airport is reached without crossing a bridge.
Highlights
- Kadıköy market
- Moda seafront
- Bağdat Caddesi shopping street
- Ferries to the European side
The route
From the airport the route follows the Northern Marmara Motorway and TEM over one of the Bosphorus bridges (Yavuz Sultan Selim, Fatih Sultan Mehmet or 15 July Martyrs) to the Asian side and Kadıköy.
Arrival & departure tip
From the Asian side, Sabiha Gökçen is reached without crossing a bridge; for Istanbul Airport, plan the pick-up at least 3.5 hours before the flight because of Bosphorus bridge traffic.
Kadıköy – nearby districts and distances
Road distances from Kadıköy to other districts nearby (estimated time without traffic):
| Istanbul Airport (IST) | 51 km | ~55 min |
| Üsküdar | 6 km | ~10 min |
- Istanbul Airport distance chart (35 districts, times and prices) →
- Meeting point: exit door 13, SS1 →
Transfers to hotels in Kadıköy
- Istanbul Airport to Aden Transfer
- Istanbul Airport to DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul Moda Transfer
- Istanbul Airport to Golden Siyav Transfer
- Istanbul Airport to Grand AS Transfer
- Istanbul Airport to My Dora Transfer
- Istanbul Airport to Parkhouse Transfer
- Istanbul Airport to Sidonya 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 Kadıköy transfer: FAQ
How far is Kadıköy from Istanbul Airport?
About 51 km by road.
How long is the transfer from Istanbul Airport to Kadıköy?
About 55 minutes without traffic; up to 110 minutes at peak times.
How much is a transfer from Istanbul Airport to Kadıköy?
The price depends on the vehicle class and is per vehicle, not per person. The booking form at the top of this page shows the price for your exact pick-up and drop-off address instantly; the price you see when booking is fixed (if no online price can be shown, you can request a quote on WhatsApp).
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 do you get from Kadıköy to Sultanahmet?
By ferry to Eminönü in about 20 minutes; by road via the Eurasia Tunnel about 12 km.
Distances and times are estimates calculated from OpenStreetMap data.
Day-trip transfers from Kadıköy
Private return transfer from your hotel; you choose the return time, prices on each page.
- Grand Bazaar – ~12 km
- Süleymaniye Mosque – ~12 km
- Hagia Sophia & the Blue Mosque – ~13 km
- Dolmabahçe Palace – ~13 km
- Topkapı Palace – ~14 km
- Transfers to Istanbul sights (full list)