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Galataport cruise port transfer
Your fixed fare
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Galataport (cruise port)European side
€50
Same side as IST · fixed per vehicle
Eco Van · Same fare day and night
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Galataport and the two airports
Galataport, the cruise port in Karaköy, is on the European side of the city. That puts it on the same side as Istanbul Airport and across the water from Sabiha Gökçen, and the fares follow from that:
- Galataport to or from IST: Eco Van €50, Vito €60, V-Class €65, Sprinter €80.
- Galataport to or from SAW: Eco Van €70, Vito €80, V-Class €85, Sprinter €100.
The fares are per vehicle and one way, the same at any hour. A ship-to-flight transfer followed later by a flight-to-ship transfer is simply two one-way fares.
Disembarking: from the ship to your flight
Send dispatch the ship's name, the date, your disembarkation time and your flight. Ships often release passengers in groups, so give the time your group is due off and the number of people and suitcases. Dispatch then agrees with you on WhatsApp exactly where the driver meets you at the port.
Leave plenty of time between leaving the ship and your flight. Airlines usually want you at the airport two hours before a European flight and three before a long-haul one; add the drive and a margin for city traffic. Weekday rush hours and Friday evenings are the slowest times to cross the city.
Embarking: from the airport to the ship
If you fly in to join a cruise, book the transfer from the airport to Galataport with your landing time and flight number. The driver tracks the flight and meets you at the exit door you come out of, holding a printed sign with your name, then drives you to the port.
Check your cruise line's boarding window and allow for a late landing. Flying into IST keeps the transfer at €50 and avoids a Bosphorus crossing on the way to the ship.
Rides from Galataport to a hotel
The fixed fares on this page are for Galataport and the two airports. A ride from the port to a hotel in the city, before or after the cruise, is priced at booking: send the hotel's address on WhatsApp and dispatch quotes it before you confirm.
If you combine the cruise with a few days in the city and stay in a hotel first, book the airport-to-hotel transfer by the usual side rule, then ask for the hotel-to-port ride.
Groups and luggage on cruise days
Cruise luggage tends to be generous. Count the suitcases carefully when you book, because the count decides the vehicle. Families and friends sailing together can share a Sprinter for up to 16 people: €80 between Galataport and IST, €100 between Galataport and SAW.
Payment works as on every other ride: nothing in advance, then Visa or Mastercard on the car's terminal or cash in euros, pounds or lira at the end.
Questions and answers
How much is a transfer from Galataport to Istanbul Airport?
€50 per vehicle in the Eco Van for up to six people. Both are on the European side.
What does Galataport to Sabiha Gökçen cost?
€70 in the Eco Van, as the ride crosses the Bosphorus to the Asian side. A Sprinter costs €100.
Where will the driver meet us at the cruise port?
The meeting point at Galataport is agreed with you on WhatsApp before the day, once dispatch knows your ship and disembarkation time.
Can we book the transfer before we know the exact time we leave the ship?
Yes. Book with the expected time and update it in the WhatsApp chat once the ship confirms your group's slot.
Is the fare higher on busy cruise days?
No. Fares do not change with demand, the date or the hour.
Can you take us from Galataport to our hotel in Sultanahmet?
Yes, but that ride is priced at booking rather than listed. Send the hotel address on WhatsApp for a quote.