Most travellers spend 10–15 minutes searching for a transfer, comparing prices, and filling in forms. With ShuttleVIP you can have your Istanbul airport transfer booked, confirmed, and paid in under 60 seconds — either by chatting with Sara, our 24/7 travel consultant, or going straight to the booking form. This guide shows you exactly how.
What you get
- Fixed price — locked in at booking, never changes
- Smart form — your route, date, time and passenger count filled in automatically
- Driver meets you at the airport meeting point
- Free cancellation up to 12 hours before pickup
Option 1: Chat with Sara — Fastest Method
Sara is ShuttleVIP's 24/7 travel consultant — available in the chat bubble at the bottom-right of every page. Tell her your route details in plain language and she handles the rest.
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Open the chat. Click the orange chat bubble (bottom-right). Sara greets you instantly — no waiting.
- 2
Tell Sara your route. Say something like: "I land at Istanbul Airport on April 15 at 14:30, 2 passengers, going to Taksim Hotel." Sara prepares your booking; the booking page then shows the fixed price for each vehicle — on this route Standard VIP €46.99.
- 3
Click the booking button. Sara places a "Book Your Transfer →" button at the end of her reply. Click it — the reservation form opens with your route, date, time, and passenger count already filled in.
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Confirm. Add your name, email, and phone number. Nothing to pay now — you pay the driver in cash at the end. Done — confirmation email arrives within seconds.
What to say to Sara
"I arrive at IST on 20 April at 09:15, 3 people, going to Sultanahmet."
"Transfer from Sabiha Gökçen to Taksim on 5 May at 22:00, 2 passengers."
"Istanbul Airport to Kadıköy on 12 May at 16:00, 4 people, VIP car."
Option 2: Use the Booking Form Directly
If you already know your route and prefer to skip the chat, go straight to the reservation form. The price calculator updates in real time as you type your addresses.
- Step 1 — Route
- Enter pickup + drop-off address. Price appears instantly.
- Step 2 — Vehicle
- Choose Standard Van, VIP Vito (up to 7 pax), Ultra or Sprinter (up to 16 pax).
- Step 3 — Confirm
- Add contact info, date, time and pay. Confirmation sent by email.
Fixed Transfer Prices — Most Popular Routes
| Route | Standard VIP |
|---|---|
| IST → Taksim / Beyoğlu | €46.99 |
| IST → Sultanahmet / Fatih | €46.99 |
| IST → Kadıköy / Üsküdar | €51.99 |
| IST → Bakırköy / Florya | €46.99 |
| SAW → Taksim / Beyoğlu | €59.99 |
| SAW → Sultanahmet | €59.99 |
| SAW → Kadıköy / Üsküdar | €42.99 |
| City ↔ City (hotel to hotel) | from €30 |
All prices are flat rates — no surcharge for luggage or public holidays. Exact fare calculated at booking.
Why Pre-Book Instead of Finding a Taxi on Arrival?
Taxi on arrival
- Meter + tolls — final price unknown
- Unofficial touts near arrivals can charge 3× real fare
- No guarantee a car is waiting
- No flight tracking — driver may leave if delayed
ShuttleVIP pre-booked
- Fixed price locked at booking — guaranteed
- Driver meets you at the airport meeting point
- Vehicle reserved specifically for you
- Flight tracked — driver adjusts automatically
- No prepayment — pay the driver in cash
