Istanbul Airport
to Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel

In normal traffic the 59 km route takes around 38 minutes. During peak hours (weekdays 07:30–09:30 and 17:30–20:00) it can stretch to 65 minutes. Pickup time is optimised automatically against your flight schedule; on arrivals we track your flight in real time and reposition the driver to your actual landing.

Yes — the price is per vehicle, not per passenger. A Standard VIP van (1–7 passengers + luggage) is €46.99 on this route. For 8–16 passengers, a Mercedes Sprinter on the same route is €86.99. Because this transfer stays on the same side, the same-side flat fare of €46.99 applies; HGS tolls and taxes are included. Meet & greet inside the terminal (parking included) is an optional €15 extra on every vehicle. The price you see at checkout is the final price.

For arrival transfers we track your flight in real time by flight number. From the moment your plane lands you get 60 minutes of free waiting — more than enough for passport, baggage and customs. After 60 minutes, €10 per 30 min is applied; if the delay is the airline's fault, even that is waived.

At Istanbul Airport, at the international/domestic arrivals exit, Meeting Point A or B. Once you land, your live tracking link shows the exact meeting point and where your driver is. He'll carry your luggage and walk you to the vehicle in the valet area.

Child seats can be added when you book — €7 per seat per ride. The Standard VIP van comfortably fits 7 passengers + 7 large bags + 4 hand-luggage items. For more luggage, upgrade to a Mercedes Sprinter (16 passengers + 10 bags).

Yes. When you book, you can add one stop on the way — to pick up keys, collect a friend or buy something quickly. It costs €20, paid in cash in the vehicle, and includes 15 minutes of waiting. The stop can add up to 5 km to the route; for a longer detour, book two separate transfers.

You get full free cancellation up to 12 hours before pickup. Date/time changes are accepted up to 12 hours before via WhatsApp +90 531 625 06 94 or info@shuttlevipistanbul.com. If you paid online, refunds land on the same card within 5 business days.

No — on this route the private transfer is cheaper. A yellow taxi on the meter costs about €52–€57 (official Istanbul tariff, before bridge and motorway tolls), while our fixed price is €46.99 for the whole vehicle, up to 7 passengers, tolls and flight tracking included.