Kocaeli Cengiz Topel Airport to Istanbul transfer

The drive from Kocaeli Cengiz Topel Airport to Istanbul is about 124 km and takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Your driver meets you as soon as your flight lands and takes you and your luggage straight to your hotel or address. The nearest airport to Istanbul is Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (about 42 km), worth bearing in mind if you haven't booked your flight yet.

About Istanbul

Istanbul, Turkey's largest city, spreads across both shores of the Bosphorus, which divides Europe from Asia. The historic sights of Sultanahmet, such as Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar, the lively streets of Taksim and Beyoglu, Besiktas and Ortakoy on the Bosphorus and Kadikoy on the Asian side are where most hotels are. The city is big and the traffic heavy, so which district your hotel is in makes a real difference to the journey time.

The journey and prices

It's a long journey, so a vehicle of your own is the most comfortable option, especially for families with children or plenty of luggage; if you'd like a break on the way, just tell your driver. If your flight is delayed, your driver waits at no extra cost.

This page lists the vehicles that suit your group with their prices. Prices are per vehicle, not per person, and the price you book is the price you pay. You can add the return journey to the same booking; only a hold is placed on your card at first, and the amount is charged once your transfer is confirmed.