Kağıthane is about 33 km by road from Istanbul Airport (IST); a private transfer takes about 35 minutes without traffic and up to 70 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: ~33 km by road
- Travel time: ~35 min without traffic, up to 70 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 Kağıthane
Kağıthane is a district on the European side of Istanbul. By road it is about 7 km from Taksim, 10 km from Sultanahmet and 18 km from Kadıköy; our nearest area pages are Şişli, Levent–Maslak.
The route
From the airport the route follows the motorways (Northern Marmara Motorway and TEM, or the Göktürk–Kemerburgaz road) to the centre of the European side and Kağıthane.
Arrival & departure tip
City traffic is heavy on weekday mornings and evenings; for your return transfer we recommend a pick-up at least 3–3.5 hours before the flight.
Kağıthane – nearby districts and distances
Road distances from Kağıthane to other districts nearby (estimated time without traffic):
| Istanbul Airport (IST) | 33 km | ~35 min |
| Şişli | 6 km | ~10 min |
| Levent–Maslak | 7 km | ~10 min |
| Taksim | 7 km | ~15 min |
- Istanbul Airport distance chart (35 districts, times and prices) →
- Meeting point: exit door 13, SS1 →
Transfers to hotels in Kağıthane
- Istanbul Airport to Mövenpick Living Çamlıvadi Transfer
- Istanbul Airport to Levent Transfer
- Istanbul Airport to Tempo Hotel 4. Levent Transfer
- Istanbul Airport to Tempo Hotel Çağlayan 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 Kağıthane transfer: FAQ
How far is Kağıthane from Istanbul Airport?
About 33 km by road.
How long is the transfer from Istanbul Airport to Kağıthane?
About 35 minutes without traffic; up to 70 minutes at peak times.
How much is a transfer from Istanbul Airport to Kağıthane?
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 Kağıthane from Taksim and Sultanahmet?
About 7 km by road to Taksim (~15 min without traffic) and about 10 km to Sultanahmet (~15 min).
Distances and times are estimates calculated from OpenStreetMap data.