Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bakırköy Vito transfer
Istanbul Airport to Bakırköy takes 30–45 minutes in a Vito. Almost the whole way is motorway, which makes it the quickest of the routes out of Istanbul Airport.
What is the road like?
Drivers take the Northern Marmara Motorway to the Basın Ekspres road and join the E-5 from there. Ataköy, Yeşilköy and Florya are in the same direction. Basın Ekspres slows down in the morning and evening commute and flows well for the rest of the day.
Good to know
A note: the old Atatürk Airport was right next to Bakırköy, and passenger flights moved to Istanbul Airport in 2019. If your ticket says IST, you land at the new airport, about 40 kilometres from Bakırköy. If you are coming for a trade fair, the exhibition centre in Yeşilköy is on this route as well.
What does the price include?
Prices shown are one-way and per vehicle; bridge and motorway tolls and up to 60 minutes of waiting at the airport are usually included. What is included, 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 Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bakırköy?
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 Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bakırköy 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.
My ticket says IST. Will I land at the airport next to Bakırköy?
No. Since 2019 the code IST belongs to Istanbul Airport in Arnavutköy. The old Atatürk Airport next to Bakırköy is closed to scheduled passenger flights.
Can I go straight to the exhibition centre in Yeşilköy?
Yes. The exhibition grounds are on this route, 35–45 minutes from the airport. On the opening mornings of big fairs there is a queue of vehicles at the entrance, so tell the driver which gate you need.
Will the vehicle wait if my flight is delayed?
Put your flight number in the request and the owner tracks the landing from there. Up to 60 minutes of waiting at the airport is usually included in the average prices. For longer delays, agree with the owner beforehand what happens.