Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €65
- Round trip
- €130
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Istanbul Airport → Kadıköy: Private Taxi & Transfer
Roughly 51 km, about 50 min on the road. A private car, your name on a sign, and a price that is fixed before you fly.
- from €65
- Fixed price
- Free cancellation
- Pay in the vehicle
Key facts
From Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kadıköy it is roughly 51 km, about 50 min by car. With Trinktaxi the cheapest car is the Economy for up to 3 travellers, from €65 one way; the VIP Sprinter takes up to 16 travellers for €75. You pay the driver the price you booked. You can also fly into Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW): about 33 km to Kadıköy, cars from €55.
- Route
- Istanbul Airport (IST) → Kadıköy
- Distance
- ~51 km
- Travel time
- ~50 min
- Price
- from €65 one way · €130 return (per vehicle)
- Vehicles
- Economy €65 (3 passengers) · First Class €70 (6 passengers) · VIP Sprinter €75 (16 passengers)
- Service
- Private car, driver with name sign, flight monitoring, free cancellation up to 24 h
- Hotels
- 6 hotels, dropped at the door
- Other airport
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) · ~33 km · from €55
Car prices for Kadıköy
One price per car, however many seats you fill. A return is charged per direction.
First Class
- 6
- 6
- One way
- €70
- Round trip
- €140
VIP Sprinter
- 16
- 16
- One way
- €75
- Round trip
- €150
Kadıköy → Istanbul Airport: Taxi for Your Departure
Going back from Kadıköy to Istanbul Airport costs the same and takes about 50 min. Leave at least 3 h before a domestic flight and 4 h before an international one. Book it together with your arrival – the cheapest round trip is €130.
Domestic3 hbefore departure, leave the hotel
International4 hbefore 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 | €21.67 | €43.33 |
| First Class | 6 | €11.67 | €23.33 |
| VIP Sprinter | 16 | €4.69 | €9.38 |
Best value for a full group: the VIP Sprinter, about €4.69 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 50 min for the 51 km drive; the price stays the same in heavy traffic.
- For the trip back, leave 3 h before a domestic and 4 h before an international departure.
- Keep euros in cash for the driver – nothing is charged online.
Kadıköy at a glance
Kadıköy is known as the cultural and entertainment hub of the Asian side, a lively district of markets and waterfront. Kadıköy Market with its fishmongers and delicatessens, the seaside park and cafés of Moda, the Süreyya Opera House on Bahariye Avenue and Fenerbahçe's Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium are its landmarks. The historic Haydarpaşa Station and the ferry piers serving the European side make the waterfront a key meeting point.
Coming from Istanbul Airport on the European side, your vehicle crosses the Bosphorus by one of the bridges or through the Eurasia Tunnel, so the route may vary with the time of day. Sabiha Gökçen Airport on the Asian side is an alternative, but if your flight uses Istanbul Airport, remember to add your flight number to the booking. In the narrow streets of Moda, your driver may drop you at the closest accessible point.
Hotels we drive to in Kadıköy
Open a hotel for its own price, route and departure times.
Questions travellers ask us
Short answers about the ride from Istanbul Airport to Kadıköy.
How much time should I plan for Istanbul Airport to Kadıköy?
Plan around 50 min for the roughly 51 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 Kadıköy cost?
You pay per car, not per traveller. One way: Economy €65 (3 passengers), First Class €70 (6 passengers), VIP Sprinter €75 (16 passengers). Tolls, taxes and the name-sign pickup are already inside the price.
Is a Trinktaxi from Istanbul Airport to Kadıköy a normal taxi?
It is a taxi you book ahead: a private car just for your group, from Istanbul Airport to your door in Kadıköy. There is no meter – the price, from €65 per car, is fixed when you book, and luggage or traffic never adds to it.
Which car suits a big group going to Kadıköy?
For Kadıköy the biggest option is the VIP Sprinter: up to 16 travellers for €75 one way. The booking form only offers cars that fit your group.
Can Trinktaxi also take me back from Kadıköy 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 €130.
Is Sabiha Gökçen Airport an option for Kadıköy too?
Yes. Kadıköy lies about 51 km from Istanbul Airport and about 33 km from Sabiha Gökçen Airport. From Sabiha Gökçen Airport, cars to Kadıköy start at €55.
Can I book other places near Kadıköy?
Yes. From Istanbul Airport we also drive to nearby places such as Üsküdar, Sultanahmet and Beşiktaş. The airport page lists every destination.