In Istanbul, the yellow-taxi tariff of July 2026 is 71.94 TL to start plus 47.92 TL per km. With this tariff, a taxi from Istanbul Airport to Sultanahmet costs about 2.400 TL and from Sabiha Gökçen to Kadıköy about 1.800 TL (tolls and waiting not included). Our fixed-price private transfer to the central districts costs €65 / 3,600 TL in a VIP car (1–6 people), and the price is not affected by traffic.
Estimated taxi fare and fixed transfer price
| District | IST taxi (estimate) | IST transfer | SAW taxi (estimate) | SAW transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sultanahmet | 2.400 TL (49 km) | €65 / 3.600 TL | 2.150 TL (43 km) | €65 / 3.600 TL |
| Laleli–Aksaray | 2.300 TL (47 km) | €65 / 3.600 TL | 2.100 TL (42 km) | €65 / 3.600 TL |
| Taksim | 2.050 TL (41 km) | €65 / 3.600 TL | 2.150 TL (43 km) | €65 / 3.600 TL |
| Galata–Karaköy | 2.350 TL (48 km) | €65 / 3.600 TL | 2.300 TL (47 km) | €65 / 3.600 TL |
| Beşiktaş | 2.150 TL (43 km) | €65 / 3.600 TL | 1.950 TL (39 km) | €65 / 3.600 TL |
| Şişli (Mecidiyeköy) | 1.900 TL (38 km) | €65 / 3.600 TL | 2.000 TL (40 km) | €65 / 3.600 TL |
| Levent–Maslak | 1.950 TL (39 km) | €65 / 3.600 TL | 2.000 TL (40 km) | €65 / 3.600 TL |
| Kadıköy | 2.500 TL (51 km) | see form | 1.800 TL (36 km) | €65 / 3.600 TL |
| Üsküdar | 2.350 TL (48 km) | see form | 1.800 TL (36 km) | €65 / 3.600 TL |
| Ataşehir | 2.800 TL (57 km) | see form | 1.400 TL (28 km) | €65 / 3.600 TL |
| Bakırköy | 2.300 TL (46 km) | €65 / 3.600 TL | 2.450 TL (50 km) | see form |
| Pendik | 4.300 TL (88 km) | see form | 750 TL (14 km) | €35 / 1.950 TL |
Taxi estimate: calculated with the Istanbul yellow-taxi tariff of July 2026 (71.94 TL start + 47.92 TL per km, minimum 230 TL); waiting in traffic, bridge/motorway tolls and other extras are not included. The actual fare is set by the meter; turquoise and black taxis have different tariffs. Private transfer prices come from our live price list of 03.10.2026: one way, per vehicle (not per person), VIP car (1–6 people); traffic, tolls, night hours or flight delays do not change the price. Where it says "see form", the exact price for your address appears in the booking form.
Meeting point: name boards are not allowed at Istanbul's airports. At IST you are met at exit door 13 with an SS1 sign, at SAW at the TÜRSAB Meeting Point (give your name to the attendant).
- Istanbul Airport meeting point guide →
- Sabiha Gökçen meeting point guide →
- Istanbul Airport distance chart (35 districts) →
- Sabiha Gökçen distance chart (35 districts) →
Frequently asked questions
How much is a taxi from Istanbul Airport to Sultanahmet?
For about 49 km, roughly 2.400 TL on the meter (tolls and waiting in traffic not included). Our fixed-price private transfer costs €65 (3,600 TL) in a VIP car for 1–6 people.
How much is a taxi from Sabiha Gökçen to Kadıköy?
For about 36 km, roughly 1.800 TL. Our fixed-price private transfer costs €65 (3,600 TL) in a VIP car.
Taxi or private transfer – which is better?
Taxi fares depend on the meter, traffic and tolls; a private transfer is fixed per vehicle, your flight is tracked and you are met at exit 13 (IST) or the TÜRSAB point (SAW). For groups of 3+ and lots of luggage the transfer is usually better value.
When was the taxi tariff updated?
The calculation on this page uses the yellow-taxi tariff of July 2026; tariffs can change by decision of the city transport board (UKOME).