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Istanbul Airport to Sirkeci–Eminönü Transfer

Private transfer from Istanbul Airport to Sirkeci–Eminönü: ~49 km, ~45 min. Fixed price per vehicle, flight tracking, meet & greet at exit 13 (SS1), free child seats.

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Price by vehicle class (EUR, one way)

VehiclePrice
VIP (1–6)€65
VIP VAN (1–10)€95
VIP MINIBUS (1–14)€110
Ultra VIP Maybach (1–6)€115

Sirkeci–Eminönü is about 49 km by road from Istanbul Airport (IST); a private transfer takes about 45 minutes without traffic and up to 90 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: ~49 km by road
  • Travel time: ~45 min without traffic, up to 90 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 Sirkeci–Eminönü

Sirkeci and Eminönü are the heart of the Historic Peninsula on the Golden Horn. Here you find Sirkeci Station (opened in 1890, the last stop of the Orient Express), the Spice Bazaar, the New Mosque and the Galata Bridge; Bosphorus and Princes' Islands ferries leave from Eminönü pier. Sultanahmet is within walking distance and the area has many hotels.

Highlights

  • Spice Bazaar
  • Sirkeci Station
  • Eminönü ferry pier
  • Galata Bridge

The route

From the airport the route follows the motorways (Northern Marmara Motorway and TEM, or the Göktürk–Kemerburgaz road) into the city and crosses the Golden Horn to the Historic Peninsula and Sirkeci–Eminönü.

Arrival & departure tip

Some streets in the Historic Peninsula are narrow or pedestrianised; if the car cannot reach your hotel door, the driver stops at the nearest point and helps with your luggage. For the return, set off early on weekday evenings.

Sirkeci–Eminönü – nearby districts and distances

Road distances from Sirkeci–Eminönü to other districts nearby (estimated time without traffic):

Istanbul Airport (IST)49 km~45 min
Sultanahmet4 km~5 min
Galata–Karaköy5 km~10 min
Taksim6 km~10 min
Laleli–Aksaray6 km~10 min

Transfers to hotels in Sirkeci–Eminönü

How it works

  1. Book online with date, flight number and hotel/address; the price is shown instantly and fixed.
  2. You receive a confirmation e-mail and driver details via WhatsApp.
  3. When you land, leave through exit door 13; our team waits immediately on your left with a sign showing our agency code SS1.
  4. You are driven directly to your hotel or address, with no stops on the way.

Istanbul Airport to Sirkeci–Eminönü transfer: FAQ

How far is Sirkeci–Eminönü from Istanbul Airport?
About 49 km by road.

How long is the transfer from Istanbul Airport to Sirkeci–Eminönü?
About 45 minutes without traffic; up to 90 minutes at peak times.

How much is a transfer from Istanbul Airport to Sirkeci–Eminönü?
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 Sirkeci from Sultanahmet?
About a 10–15 minute walk; by car about 4 km because of one-way streets.

Distances and times are estimates calculated from OpenStreetMap data.

Day-trip transfers from Sirkeci–Eminönü

Private return transfer from your hotel; you choose the return time, prices on each page.

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