Airport Taxi Fares in Turkey
Every airport we cover in Turkey — researched taxi fares to the city centre, journey times and cheaper transport alternatives. 3 airports covered.
AYT
Antalya, Turkey
A metered official taxi from Antalya Airport to the city centre or Lara runs roughly 500-600 TL (about €13-16), taking 20-30 minutes; the same tariff applies day and night.
View taxi fares →IST
Istanbul, Turkey
Yellow taxis from Istanbul Airport (IST) are metered (2026 tariff: ~65 TL flag drop, ~43 TL/km, ~210 TL minimum) with motorway and bridge tolls added; a ride to Taksim runs roughly 1,800-2,100 TL and to Sultanahmet about 2,300-2,600 TL, taking 45-75 minutes.
View taxi fares →SAW
Istanbul, Turkey
A yellow metered taxi from Sabiha Gökçen to the European side (Taksim) runs about 1,500-1,900 TL plus bridge tolls, taking 60-90 minutes.
View taxi fares →Fare comparison
| Airport | Taxi to city centre | Local fare | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antalya AYT | $17 | 500-600 TL | Metered |
| Istanbul IST | $59 | 1,800-2,100 TL | Metered |
| Istanbul SAW | $51 | 1,500-1,900 TL | Metered |