Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €60
- Round trip
- €120
Photo: Matti Blume · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Istanbul Airport → Beşiktaş: Private Taxi & Transfer
Roughly 44 km, about 45 min on the road. A private car, your name on a sign, and a price that is fixed before you fly.
- from €60
- Fixed price
- Free cancellation
- Pay in the vehicle
Key facts
From Istanbul Airport (IST) to Beşiktaş it is roughly 44 km, about 45 min by car. With Trinktaxi the cheapest car is the Economy for up to 3 travellers, from €60 one way; the VIP Sprinter takes up to 16 travellers for €95. You pay the driver the price you booked. You can also fly into Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW): about 39 km to Beşiktaş, cars from €55.
- Route
- Istanbul Airport (IST) → Beşiktaş
- Distance
- ~44 km
- Travel time
- ~45 min
- Price
- from €60 one way · €120 return (per vehicle)
- Vehicles
- Economy €60 (3 passengers) · First Class €65 (6 passengers) · VIP Sprinter €95 (16 passengers)
- Service
- Private car, driver with name sign, flight monitoring, free cancellation up to 24 h
- Hotels
- 8 hotels, dropped at the door
- Other airport
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) · ~39 km · from €55
Car prices for Beşiktaş
One price per car, however many seats you fill. A return is charged per direction.
First Class
- 6
- 6
- One way
- €65
- Round trip
- €130
VIP Sprinter
- 16
- 16
- One way
- €95
- Round trip
- €190
Beşiktaş → Istanbul Airport: Taxi for Your Departure
Going back from Beşiktaş to Istanbul Airport costs the same and takes about 45 min. Leave at least 2 h 45 min before a domestic flight and 3 h 45 min before an international one. Book it together with your arrival – the cheapest round trip is €120.
Domestic2 h 45 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
International3 h 45 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
What each traveller pays
Trinktaxi charges per car, so sharing it lowers the cost per person. The figures below assume every seat is used.
| Car | Seats | Per person, one way | Per person, round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 3 | €20 | €40 |
| First Class | 6 | €10.83 | €21.67 |
| VIP Sprinter | 16 | €5.94 | €11.88 |
Best value for a full group: the VIP Sprinter, about €5.94 per person one way.
Trinktaxi travel notes for this route
- Add your flight number when booking – it lets the driver follow your landing time.
- Allow about 45 min for the 44 km drive; the price stays the same in heavy traffic.
- For the trip back, leave 2 h 45 min before a domestic and 3 h 45 min before an international departure.
- Keep euros in cash for the driver – nothing is charged online.
Beşiktaş at a glance
Beşiktaş stretches along the European shore of the Bosphorus and is known for its palaces and lively market area. Dolmabahçe Palace, Çırağan Palace, Yıldız Park and the square in front of the Ortaköy Mosque are its most recognisable sights. Ferries leave the Beşiktaş pier for the Asian side, while the market streets, full of cafés and taverns frequented by students and locals, stay busy into the evening.
Most waterfront hotels are located on the coastal road, so writing the full hotel name in your booking helps the driver approach the correct entrance. As the Beşiktaş football stadium is at Dolmabahçe, traffic in the area can become noticeably heavier on match and event days; take this into account when choosing your pickup time for the airport.
Hotels we drive to in Beşiktaş
Open a hotel for its own price, route and departure times.
Çırağan Palace Kempinski IstanbulÇırağan Caddesi Yıldız
Cheya Hotel & Suites BeşiktaşAkdoğan Sokak 39 Cihannüma
Ortaköy Princess HotelDereboyu Caddesi Ortaköy
Shangri-La Bosphorus IstanbulHayrettin İskelesi Sokak 1 Vişnezade
Conrad Istanbul BosphorusSaray Caddesi 5 Cihannüma
Swissôtel The Bosphorus IstanbulBayıldım Caddesi 2 Vişnezade
Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, IstanbulMuallim Naci Caddesi 62 Kuruçeşme
Bosphorus Palace HotelBüyükşekerci Sokağı Mecidiye
Questions travellers ask us
Short answers about the ride from Istanbul Airport to Beşiktaş.
How much time should I plan for Istanbul Airport to Beşiktaş?
Plan around 45 min for the roughly 44 km drive. Rush hour can add minutes, but it never adds euros – the price is set when you book.
What does a car from Istanbul Airport to Beşiktaş cost?
You pay per car, not per traveller. One way: Economy €60 (3 passengers), First Class €65 (6 passengers), VIP Sprinter €95 (16 passengers). Tolls, taxes and the name-sign pickup are already inside the price.
Is a Trinktaxi from Istanbul Airport to Beşiktaş a normal taxi?
It is a taxi you book ahead: a private car just for your group, from Istanbul Airport to your door in Beşiktaş. There is no meter – the price, from €60 per car, is fixed when you book, and luggage or traffic never adds to it.
Which car suits a big group going to Beşiktaş?
For Beşiktaş the biggest option is the VIP Sprinter: up to 16 travellers for €95 one way. The booking form only offers cars that fit your group.
Can Trinktaxi also take me back from Beşiktaş to Istanbul Airport?
Of course. Tick "Add return" and enter the date and time. The way back costs the same; the cheapest round trip is €120.
Is Sabiha Gökçen Airport an option for Beşiktaş too?
Yes. Beşiktaş lies about 44 km from Istanbul Airport and about 39 km from Sabiha Gökçen Airport. From Sabiha Gökçen Airport, cars to Beşiktaş start at €55.
Can I book other places near Beşiktaş?
Yes. From Istanbul Airport we also drive to nearby places such as Nişantaşı, Taksim and Üsküdar. The airport page lists every destination.