Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €60
- Round trip
- €120
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Istanbul Airport → Şişli: Private Taxi & Transfer
Roughly 40 km, about 40 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 Şişli it is roughly 40 km, about 40 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 42 km to Şişli, cars from €65.
- Route
- Istanbul Airport (IST) → Şişli
- Distance
- ~40 km
- Travel time
- ~40 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
- 6 hotels, dropped at the door
- Other airport
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) · ~42 km · from €65
Car prices for Şişli
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
Şişli → Istanbul Airport: Taxi for Your Departure
Going back from Şişli to Istanbul Airport costs the same and takes about 40 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 40 min for the 40 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.
Şişli at a glance
Şişli sits at the centre of the European side, a dense district where business, shopping and residential life overlap. The office buildings of Mecidiyeköy, the textile and clothing shops of Osmanbey, the Military Museum and the Lütfi Kırdar Convention and Exhibition Centre in Harbiye each show a different side of the district. Hotels along the metro line are popular with business travellers and congress guests.
Many streets in Şişli are one-way and the main roads can be busy throughout the day, so writing the full name and address of your hotel or office building in the booking allows your driver to approach from the right direction. If you are attending a congress or trade fair, add the venue to the notes as well; it helps with planning your return journey.
Hotels we drive to in Şişli
Open a hotel for its own price, route and departure times.
La Wisteria Boutique Hotel Istanbulİzzet Paşa Sokağı 56 Cumhuriyet
Lausos Palace Hotel19 Mayıs Caddesi 19 Mayıs
Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham İstanbul ŞişliAbide-i Hürriyet Caddesi 160 İzzetpaşa
Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference CenterSilahşör Caddesi 42 Merkez
Mercure Istanbul BomontiERGENEKON CD. NO: 62 / A FERİKÖY / ŞİŞLİ 34377 İSTANBUL TÜRKİYE 62 / A Cumhuriyet
Radisson Residences VadistanbulAbdi İpekçi Caddesi Karayolları
Questions travellers ask us
Short answers about the ride from Istanbul Airport to Şişli.
How much time should I plan for Istanbul Airport to Şişli?
Plan around 40 min for the roughly 40 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 Şişli 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 Şişli a normal taxi?
It is a taxi you book ahead: a private car just for your group, from Istanbul Airport to your door in Şişli. 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 Şişli?
For Şişli 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 Şişli 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 Şişli too?
Yes. Şişli lies about 40 km from Istanbul Airport and about 42 km from Sabiha Gökçen Airport. From Sabiha Gökçen Airport, cars to Şişli start at €65.
Can I book other places near Şişli?
Yes. From Istanbul Airport we also drive to nearby places such as Nişantaşı, Beşiktaş and Taksim. The airport page lists every destination.