Esenyurt transfer and taxi from IST and Sabiha Gökçen

Esenyurt has close to a million residents and grew rapidly with large residential complexes. It borders Lake Küçükçekmece and Avcılar to the east, Büyükçekmece to the west, Beylikdüzü to the south, and the TEM motorway to the north.

The district has several cultural centres and parks among the estates, and a number of chain hotels along the main roads. A hotel near the motorway can also suit an early flight from IST.

Because the district is so large, two Esenyurt addresses can be a fair drive apart. The fare is the same for all of them.

The district was created in 2008 from part of Büyükçekmece, and most of its buildings are recent. Street names can change as new estates open, which is another reason to send a location pin.

Most Esenyurt addresses are inside residential estates, each with several towers, internal roads and a security gate. The estate (site) name, the block letter and the street are all useful.

Hotels on the main roads have their own forecourts and are simple to reach. For estates, the driver stops at the gate or inside if security allows it.

Larger estates have more than one gate. Tell us which gate is nearest your block, or ask your host, so the driver does not end up on the far side of the complex.

Some estates register visitors' vehicles at the gate. If your host can tell security that a transfer is on the way, the van can usually drive in to your block.

The driver waits right at the exit door you come out of, at both IST and SAW, with a printed sign showing your name. We follow your flight, and waiting for a delay costs nothing.

Going back, Esenyurt to Istanbul Airport is about 45 km and 38 minutes on free roads, Esenyurt to Sabiha Gökçen about 76 km and 54 minutes. The SAW leg crosses most of the city, so allow a large margin.

Landing at IST is the easier option for Esenyurt: no crossing, the €50 fare and a drive that is usually well under an hour.

There is no prepayment. Pay the driver at the end in euros, pounds or lira, or by Visa or Mastercard on the terminal fitted in every car, contactless included.

Child seats are free on request with the children's ages, and all luggage is included. Large families can take the Vito for €60 or the Sprinter for €80 from IST.

A return between Istanbul Airport and Esenyurt in the Eco Van is €100, two one-way fares.

If you only want to ask a question first, message us on WhatsApp with Esenyurt as the destination; dates and times can follow.