Airport transfers in Turkey
Turkey has some of Europe’s busiest holiday airports. Istanbul has two airports, Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen (SAW), both a long way from the city centre. On the Mediterranean, Antalya Airport serves Belek, Side, Alanya and Kemer, while Dalaman and Bodrum cover the Aegean and Lycian coasts. Because hotels are often far from the airport, a pre-booked private transfer is the standard way to arrive.
Popular transfer routes in Turkey
- Istanbul Airport to Sultanahmet or Taksim, from about €45–55
- Antalya Airport to Belek from about €35–40, Side from about €50 and Alanya from about €70–80
- Dalaman Airport to Fethiye, Ölüdeniz and Marmaris
- Bodrum Airport to Bodrum, Yalıkavak and Turgutreis
- Kayseri Airport to Göreme in Cappadocia, shuttles from about €10
- Izmir Airport to Kuşadası and Ephesus
How to choose a transfer company in Turkey
Look for a TÜRSAB licence number, which shows the company is a registered Turkish travel agency. Most companies charge a fixed price per vehicle, not per person, and many let you pay the driver on arrival in euro, pounds, dollars or lira. Mercedes Vito vans for up to six or eight passengers are the standard vehicle, with Sprinters and coaches for groups.
Cross-border transfers from Bulgaria
Several Bulgarian companies listed on intransfers drive from Burgas, Varna and Sunny Beach to Istanbul, a popular way to combine a Black Sea holiday with a city break.