Your First 45 Minutes in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST) is one of the largest airports in the world, and the walk from the gate to the exit can take a while. Here is what happens after you land — and how we make the last step the easiest one.
Step 1 — Passport Control
Follow the “Arrivals / Passport Control” signs. Check whether your nationality needs an e-Visa before you fly; the official site is evisa.gov.tr. Queues are longest in the early morning and late evening, when many long-haul flights land.
Step 2 — Baggage Claim
Screens show the belt number for your flight. Trolleys are free. If a bag is missing, report it at the airline’s desk in the baggage hall before you exit — you cannot come back in.
Step 3 — SIM Card and Cash
- SIM / eSIM: mobile operators have desks in the arrivals hall. An eSIM bought before the trip saves time.
- Cash: you don’t need cash for your transfer with us. For small expenses, ATMs in the city usually give better rates than exchange desks at the airport.
Step 4 — Meeting Your Driver
After customs you walk into the arrivals hall. Your chauffeur is waiting there with a sign showing your meeting code — not your full name, for your privacy. The code is in your booking confirmation.
- We track your flight, so a delay does not change the pick-up or the price.
- Can’t see the driver? Send a WhatsApp message to +90 532 567 08 47 and we guide you.
- The driver helps with your luggage and walks you to the car park, a few minutes away.
Step 5 — The Drive
Typical drive times outside rush hour: about 45–60 minutes to Taksim, 50–70 minutes to Sultanahmet, 75–100 minutes to Sabiha Gökçen. Water and phone chargers are in the car.
See your route: to Taksim · to Sultanahmet · to Beşiktaş · to Sabiha Gökçen.
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