Istanbul Airport to districts: taxi fare and distance
See the road distance, light-traffic time and an estimated taximeter fare for the district you are going to. Amounts are calculated from the municipal tariff valid from 20 July 2026.
European side
Each line shows: road distance to the district centre · light-traffic time · estimated taximeter fare (opening fee and distance only).
- Arnavutköy: 16 km · 20 min · ≈ ₺840
- Başakşehir: 29 km · 26 min · ≈ ₺1,450
- Kağıthane: 32 km · 33 min · ≈ ₺1,600
- Şişli: 37 km · 38 min · ≈ ₺1,850
- Beyoğlu: 39 km · 41 min · ≈ ₺1,950
- Sarıyer: 39 km · 39 min · ≈ ₺1,950
- Beşiktaş: 40 km · 41 min · ≈ ₺2,000
- Küçükçekmece: 42 km · 38 min · ≈ ₺2,100
- Bahçelievler: 42 km · 38 min · ≈ ₺2,100
- Bakırköy: 45 km · 41 min · ≈ ₺2,250
- Esenyurt: 46 km · 40 min · ≈ ₺2,250
- Zeytinburnu: 47 km · 41 min · ≈ ₺2,350
- Fatih: 48 km · 46 min · ≈ ₺2,350
- Avcılar: 49 km · 42 min · ≈ ₺2,400
- Beylikdüzü: 51 km · 46 min · ≈ ₺2,550
Asian side
On trips to the Asian side the Bosphorus bridge or tunnel toll is paid separately.
- Üsküdar: 47 km · 46 min · ≈ ₺2,350
- Ümraniye: 51 km · 44 min · ≈ ₺2,500
- Kadıköy: 51 km · 50 min · ≈ ₺2,500
- Çekmeköy: 53 km · 47 min · ≈ ₺2,600
- Ataşehir: 54 km · 45 min · ≈ ₺2,650
- Maltepe: 63 km · 54 min · ≈ ₺3,100
- Kartal: 69 km · 59 min · ≈ ₺3,400
- Pendik: 72 km · 61 min · ≈ ₺3,550
- Tuzla: 82 km · 71 min · ≈ ₺4,000
Popular sights and areas
- 4th Levent: 38 km · 36 min · ≈ ₺1,850
- Mecidiyeköy: 38 km · 40 min · ≈ ₺1,850
- Taksim: 42 km · 42 min · ≈ ₺2,050
- Grand Bazaar (Kapalıçarşı): 47 km · 39 min · ≈ ₺2,300
- Eminönü: 48 km · 42 min · ≈ ₺2,400
- Sultanahmet: 49 km · 43 min · ≈ ₺2,400
How to read this
Distances are road calculations from the airport to the district centre. Times assume light traffic; in practice traffic can extend them a lot.
Amounts are for a yellow taxi. The taximeter fare is made up of the opening fee, distance and time in traffic. Bridge and motorway tolls are paid separately.
Which airport is closer?
For the Asian side and for the old city around Sultanahmet, Eminönü and Fatih, Sabiha Gökçen is usually shorter. For Başakşehir, Arnavutköy, Kağıthane, Şişli and Levent, Istanbul Airport is closer.
FAQ
How much is a taxi from Istanbul Airport to Kadıköy?
The fare is what the taximeter shows. Based only on the opening fee and distance the estimate is about ₺2,500; traffic and the bridge or tunnel toll come on top.
How much is a taxi from Istanbul Airport to Taksim?
Based only on the opening fee and distance the estimate is about ₺2,050. The final fare is shown on the taximeter.
Why are the times for light traffic?
The road calculation assumes light traffic. Add time for your flight and the hour you travel.
Can I go somewhere that is not in the list?
Yes. Enter the address in the request form; the form shows the estimated distance and fare.