Private transfers and chauffeurs in Istanbul
Istanbul is huge, spread across two continents, and traffic can be heavy. A private driver is often the most relaxed way to get between airports, hotels, clinics and sights. Most Istanbul transfer companies use Mercedes Vito or Sprinter VIP vans.
Hourly chauffeur in Istanbul
Merry Tourism offers a Vito VIP with driver for four hours for about €125, and corporate accounts with invoicing. Istanbul Shuttle offers a car with driver for 8 or 12 hours, plus Bosphorus boat tours. Kings World Transfer runs chauffeured city tours of 4–10 hours.
Medical tourism transfers
Istanbul is a leading destination for hair transplants, dental work and cosmetic surgery. Cab Istanbul runs dedicated transfers between the airport, hotels and clinics, with Arabic- and Russian-speaking service.
Day trips from Istanbul
Popular private day trips include Bursa, Sapanca, Gallipoli and even Cappadocia. Istanbul Transfer Service has luxury vans with massage chairs for longer journeys.