Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €50
- Round trip
- €100
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Istanbul Airport → Üsküdar: Private Taxi & Transfer
Roughly 46 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 €50
- Fixed price
- Free cancellation
- Pay in the vehicle
Key facts
From Istanbul Airport (IST) to Üsküdar it is roughly 46 km, about 45 min by car. With Trinktaxi the cheapest car is the Economy for up to 3 travellers, from €50 one way; the VIP Sprinter takes up to 16 travellers for €90. You pay the driver the price you booked. You can also fly into Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW): about 37 km to Üsküdar, cars from €55.
- Route
- Istanbul Airport (IST) → Üsküdar
- Distance
- ~46 km
- Travel time
- ~45 min
- Price
- from €50 one way · €100 return (per vehicle)
- Vehicles
- Economy €50 (3 passengers) · First Class €55 (6 passengers) · VIP Sprinter €90 (16 passengers)
- Service
- Private car, driver with name sign, flight monitoring, free cancellation up to 24 h
- Hotels
- 2 hotels, dropped at the door
- Other airport
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) · ~37 km · from €55
Car prices for Üsküdar
One price per car, however many seats you fill. A return is charged per direction.
First Class
- 6
- 6
- One way
- €55
- Round trip
- €110
VIP Sprinter
- 16
- 16
- One way
- €90
- Round trip
- €180
Üsküdar → Istanbul Airport: Taxi for Your Departure
Going back from Üsküdar 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 €100.
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 | €16.67 | €33.33 |
| First Class | 6 | €9.17 | €18.33 |
| VIP Sprinter | 16 | €5.63 | €11.25 |
Best value for a full group: the VIP Sprinter, about €5.63 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 46 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.
Üsküdar at a glance
Üsküdar is a long-established district on the Asian side at the southern entrance of the Bosphorus, looking across to the European shore. The Maiden's Tower, the Mihrimah Sultan Mosque, Beylerbeyi Palace and the hilltop Çamlıca Mosque are among its landmarks. The colourful wooden houses of Kuzguncuk and the waterside cafés of Çengelköy show a quieter side of Üsküdar, while ferries leave its piers for Eminönü, Karaköy and Beşiktaş.
Reaching Üsküdar from Istanbul Airport means crossing to the opposite shore of the Bosphorus. As Sabiha Gökçen is also an option for flights from the Asian side, check which airport is on your ticket before booking. Cars cannot always enter the narrow streets of Kuzguncuk and Çengelköy to reach houses and boutique hotels; in that case your driver drops you at the closest accessible point.
Hotels we drive to in Üsküdar
Open a hotel for its own price, route and departure times.
Questions travellers ask us
Short answers about the ride from Istanbul Airport to Üsküdar.
How much time should I plan for Istanbul Airport to Üsküdar?
Plan around 45 min for the roughly 46 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 Üsküdar cost?
You pay per car, not per traveller. One way: Economy €50 (3 passengers), First Class €55 (6 passengers), VIP Sprinter €90 (16 passengers). Tolls, taxes and the name-sign pickup are already inside the price.
Is a Trinktaxi from Istanbul Airport to Üsküdar a normal taxi?
It is a taxi you book ahead: a private car just for your group, from Istanbul Airport to your door in Üsküdar. There is no meter – the price, from €50 per car, is fixed when you book, and luggage or traffic never adds to it.
Which car suits a big group going to Üsküdar?
For Üsküdar the biggest option is the VIP Sprinter: up to 16 travellers for €90 one way. The booking form only offers cars that fit your group.
Can Trinktaxi also take me back from Üsküdar 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 €100.
Is Sabiha Gökçen Airport an option for Üsküdar too?
Yes. Üsküdar lies about 46 km from Istanbul Airport and about 37 km from Sabiha Gökçen Airport. From Sabiha Gökçen Airport, cars to Üsküdar start at €55.
Can I book other places near Üsküdar?
Yes. From Istanbul Airport we also drive to nearby places such as Beşiktaş, Taksim and Nişantaşı. The airport page lists every destination.