Bakırköy to Istanbul Airport (IST) Vito transfer
Bakırköy to Istanbul Airport takes 30–45 minutes in a Vito. A note for anyone used to the old Atatürk Airport: the new airport is not next door, it is 40 kilometres to the north.
What is the road like?
The vehicle turns off the E-5 onto the Basın Ekspres road, joins the Northern Marmara Motorway from there and runs straight to the terminal. Pickups in Ataköy, Yeşilköy and Florya feed into the same road. Basın Ekspres is slow between 07:30 and 09:30 and again between 17:30 and 19:30, and easy for the rest of the day.
Good to know
If you are leaving from the exhibition centre in Yeşilköy, remember that on the last day of a fair everyone sets off at the same hour, so arrange the vehicle in advance. In central Bakırköy the area around İstanbul Avenue is pedestrianised, and the driver picks you up from the nearest road open to cars. The marina and the seafront hotels in Ataköy have easy vehicle access.
What does the price include?
Prices shown are one-way and per vehicle; bridge and motorway tolls are usually included. Waiting time at the pickup address, extra stops, night rates and peak-season surcharges are agreed with the listing owner.
The prices on this page are market averages. Each vehicle owner sets their own price; you see the final price and availability in the reply to your request.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Vito transfer from Bakırköy to Istanbul Airport (IST)?
In September 2026 the average is 2,400 – 3,200 ₺, about 43 – 57 €. The price is one way and per vehicle, not per person. The vehicle owner who replies to your request confirms the exact amount.
How long does it take from Bakırköy to Istanbul Airport (IST) in a Vito?
The road is about 40–45 km and the drive takes 30–45 min. At busy hours, plan for the upper end.
I want to go from Bakırköy to Atatürk Airport. Is that possible?
Atatürk Airport has been closed to scheduled passenger flights since 2019. If your ticket says IST you are going to Istanbul Airport in Arnavutköy; if it says SAW, to Sabiha Gökçen on the Asian side. If you are not sure, put your flight number in the request and the owner will confirm the right airport.
Is it hard to find a vehicle when a fair closes?
At closing time on the big fairs, demand for vehicles in the area jumps all at once. Arranging the transfer a few days ahead is the safest way. Agree with the owner which gate of the exhibition grounds you will meet at.
How long before my flight should I leave?
The general rule is to be at the terminal 3 hours before an international departure and 2 hours before a domestic one. Add the 30–45 min drive and some margin for traffic on top. If you put your flight time in the request, the owner will suggest a pickup time to match.