Karaköy, Beyoğlu · European sideEuropean side
10 Karaköy transfer from Istanbul airports
Your fixed fare
From
10 KaraköyEuropean side
€50
Same side as IST · fixed per vehicle
Eco Van · Same fare day and night
The driver holds a printed sign with this name.
A neoclassical building in Karaköy
The hotel describes itself as a historic neoclassical building, reworked by the architect Sinan Kafadar, in the middle of Karaköy. Karaköy is the old port quarter at the foot of Galata, on the northern bank of the Golden Horn’s mouth, on the European side of the city.
The quarter is a mix of narrow lanes, galleries and waterfront streets near Galataport. The van gets as close to the hotel door as the one-way system allows; on the rare occasion that a lane is closed, the walk is short and the driver helps with the cases.
Fares to 10 Karaköy
- From Istanbul Airport to 10 Karaköy: €50 Eco Van, €60 Vito, €65 V-Class, €80 Sprinter.
- From Sabiha Gökçen to 10 Karaköy: €70 Eco Van, €80 Vito, €85 V-Class, €100 Sprinter.
Why two levels? Karaköy and Istanbul Airport share the European shore. Sabiha Gökçen is in Asia, so the ride has to cross the Bosphorus, about 43 km and 36 minutes on a free road. Fares are for the vehicle, fixed in advance, and the same after midnight.
Meeting at the airport
There is no meeting point to memorise. Once you have your bags, walk out through any exit door; the driver is standing right at the door you use, with your name printed on a sign. Your flight is tracked, so a late landing simply moves the meeting.
Payment for the Karaköy ride
You pay the driver when you arrive at 10 Karaköy, never before. Cash is fine in euros, British pounds or Turkish lira. Every car carries a card terminal for Visa and Mastercard, and contactless payment works. There is no deposit and cancelling costs nothing.
Leaving Karaköy for your flight
From the hotel the drive to Istanbul Airport is about 40 km and to Sabiha Gökçen about 42 km when traffic is light. Leaving the waterfront in the evening rush takes time, so allow a generous margin. A return booked together with your arrival costs €100 in an Eco Van via IST, or €140 via SAW.
At a glance
- District
- Karaköy
- Shore
- European side European side
- From IST
- about 48.9 km · about 44 min on an empty road
- From SAW
- about 43 km · about 36 min on an empty road
Departure planner
When to leave for Istanbul Airport
Enter your flight's departure time. The planner adds the time airlines usually ask you to spend at the airport, plus the drive with a margin for traffic.
Enter your departure time to see when to leave.
Example: for a 14:00 flight from 10 Karaköy, leave at 10:30.
Airlines set their own check-in times; check yours.
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Questions and answers
How much is a transfer from Istanbul Airport to 10 Karaköy?
€50 for a private Eco Van, one way, for up to six people.
Is 10 Karaköy near Galataport?
Yes. Both are in Karaköy on the European shore; Galataport is the cruise port on the waterfront nearby.
Can the van reach the 10 Karaköy entrance?
In almost all cases, yes. If a lane is closed for deliveries, the driver stops at the nearest point and helps with the bags.
How long is the drive from SAW to 10 Karaköy?
About 36 minutes on an empty road for roughly 43 km; rush hour makes it longer.
Is the 10 Karaköy transfer shared with other hotel guests?
Never. Your booking is a private vehicle for your party only.