IST → Fatih · same sideEuropean side
Istanbul Airport to Fatih transfer
Your fixed fare
From
The driver needs the exact drop-off, not only the district.
FatihEuropean 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.
What Istanbul Airport to Fatih costs
Because Istanbul Airport and Fatih share the European side, the Istanbul Airport to Fatih ride never crosses the Bosphorus and the Eco Van fare is €50 for the whole vehicle.
- Eco Van, up to six people: €50.
- Mercedes Vito: €60.
- Mercedes V-Class: €65.
- Mercedes Sprinter, up to 16 people: €80.
Istanbul Airport charges one fare for its own shore, so Fatih is €50 like any other European-side district. The other airport is across the Bosphorus and €70 from Fatih. If you book the ride into Fatih both ways, the return costs 2 × €50, so €100 in the Eco Van. No night surcharge.
How long the drive to Fatih takes
On an empty road, Istanbul Airport to Fatih is about 47 km and about 40 min; at busy times it takes longer.
The airport sits near the Black Sea coast in Arnavutköy; the first part of the ride to Fatih runs on the motorways south towards the city. The driver picks the route into Fatih on the day by traffic; we never promise a particular road.
Plan on 50–70 minutes for the ride into Fatih when the roads are busy (our estimate, not a promise), and weekday rush hours and Friday evenings are the slow times.
Where the driver waits at Istanbul Airport
When you come out into the arrivals hall at Istanbul Airport, look for your name: the Fatih driver stands right at the exit door you walk out of with a printed sign.
Send your flight number with the Fatih booking and we follow the landing time. Waiting for a delay costs nothing. Tell us how many suitcases you carry from Istanbul Airport to Fatih; all luggage is free, and the count helps us send a vehicle with room for it.
Drop-off in Fatih
Fatih is the whole historic peninsula as a district: the Grand Bazaar, the Süleymaniye Mosque, the hotel streets of Laleli and Aksaray, and the Golden Horn quarters of Fener and Balat all belong to it.
Fatih is large, and street names repeat across its quarters. Send the full address with the neighbourhood (Laleli, Aksaray, Balat, Süleymaniye) so the Fatih driver goes straight to the right door.
How to book this ride
To book Istanbul Airport to Fatih, use the Fare Pass here or message +90 551 464 26 32 on WhatsApp with your landing date and time, flight number and Fatih address.
Payment for the ride into Fatih happens in the car, at the end: the card terminal takes Visa and Mastercard (contactless works), or pay cash in EUR, GBP or TRY. What you are quoted for the ride into Fatih is what you pay at the end, nothing more.
For children on the ride into Fatih we fit free child seats or boosters; tell us their ages. Cancelling is free, at any time. If the Istanbul Airport to Fatih details are not fixed yet, ask on WhatsApp first and book once you know the landing time.
The ride back to the airport
Questions and answers
What is the fixed fare from Istanbul Airport to Fatih?
Istanbul Airport to Fatih is €50 per vehicle in the Eco Van for up to six people, fixed when you book. For Fatih the Vito is €60, the V-Class €65 and the Sprinter €80.
How long is the drive from Istanbul Airport to Fatih?
About 47 km, about 40 min on an empty road; with traffic, our estimate for Istanbul Airport to Fatih is 50–70 min.
Where do I meet my driver at Istanbul Airport for the Fatih transfer?
Your Fatih driver waits right at the exit door you come out of at Istanbul Airport, holding a printed sign with your name, and walks you to the car.
Can I pay the Istanbul Airport to Fatih fare by card?
Yes. Every car has a card terminal for Visa and Mastercard, contactless included; cash in EUR, GBP or TRY also works for Istanbul Airport to Fatih.
What happens to my Fatih transfer if my flight to Istanbul Airport is delayed?
Nothing changes for you on Istanbul Airport to Fatih: we track the flight, the driver waits for the actual landing, and waiting for a delay is free.
Is Sultanahmet part of Fatih?
Yes, Sultanahmet lies inside the Fatih district, but it has its own route page. Use the Fatih page for Laleli, Aksaray, Balat and the other quarters.