Istanbul Airport Taxi Fares

Fare Estimates by Destination

Based on official meter rates ± 15%

Fares in TRY. Tolls, surcharges, and tips may add extra.

• ✓All official Istanbul taxis are metered and yellow — insist the meter is turned on at the start of the trip.
• ✓Highway and bridge/tunnel tolls are paid by the passenger on top of the metered fare.
• ✓The Eurasia Tunnel (Avrasyatüneli) is the fastest route to the Asian side but adds a substantial toll.
• ✓BiTaksi and Uber both operate in Istanbul — fixed price shown upfront, recommended over street taxis.
• ✓Allow extra time: Istanbul Airport is 35–45 km from the city centre and traffic can be severe.

Cheaper Alternatives

• →Havaist airport bus — ₺120–200 to major Istanbul hubs (Taksim, Şişhane, Yenikapı)
• →BiTaksi / Uber — fixed upfront price, widely used in Istanbul
• →Istanbul Airport Metro (M11) — connects to Gayrettepe then metro network; ~50 min to city