Pre-book a taxi in Istanbul
A pre-booked taxi is a yellow Istanbul taxi whose time and place you fix in advance and have confirmed before you travel. No taxi hunting, no app to install; the fare is still what the taximeter shows.
How it works
- 1. Request: enter where from, where to, date and time in the form. For airport rides add your flight number.
- 2. Confirmation: we confirm on WhatsApp. Until you have our confirmation, the ride is not final.
- 3. Ride: we meet at the agreed time and place. At the airport we settle the exact meeting point when we confirm.
What it costs
The fare is the taximeter amount under the official Istanbul tariff: flag-fall ₺71.94, per km ₺47.92, waiting ₺598.90 per hour, minimum ₺230. No fixed prices, no haggling.
Bridge, tunnel and motorway tolls are not in the meter and are paid separately. The amount in the form is an estimate; the final amount is on the meter at the end of the ride. For orientation: airport to Taksim is about ₺2,050 (≈ 37 € / 31 £ / 41 $) without traffic.
How the Istanbul taxi fare works
When it makes sense
- Early-morning or late-night flights: write a day ahead and we are at your door on time.
- Arriving with several suitcases or children: the car is ready when you leave the terminal.
- Meetings, hospital visits, weddings: anything with a fixed time.
- Same-day return: put both rides in one request.
Delays and cancellation
- With your flight number we follow delays and move the meeting time with your new landing time.
- If your plans change, a WhatsApp message is enough. The earlier you tell us, the easier it is to offer the slot to someone else.
- We run one car: one request per time slot. If your slot is taken, we tell you at confirmation.
Our car
A yellow Fiat Egea taxi for up to 4 passengers. Write the number of large suitcases in the form; if they will not fit, we tell you before confirming. Licensed taxi with a municipal driver card.
FAQ
Is there a booking fee?
No. There is no separate fee for pre-booking; you pay the taximeter amount at the end of the ride.
How far ahead should I book?
Same-day requests are possible; for early flights and busy days, a day ahead gives the best chance of confirmation.
When does the meter start?
When you get in. Unless stated otherwise at confirmation, there is no charge for the car coming to the meeting point.
Do you need my phone number?
No. You send the request from your own WhatsApp, so we can reply there. Name and flight number are optional.
Do you go outside Istanbul?
No. We only do rides within Istanbul, airports included.