Meeting Points at Istanbul Airports

Where to find your driver after landing — step-by-step instructions for IST and SAW airports.

Your Driver Will Be Waiting

After landing, your driver will be at the arrivals exit holding a sign with your name. Below you'll find the exact column/pillar number and step-by-step instructions for each airport.

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Istanbul Airport (IST)

European Side — New Istanbul Airport

Column / Pillar 31 Arrivals Hall, Ground Floor (Level 1)

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. After collecting your luggage, exit through the arrivals gate into the main arrivals hall.
  2. Look for the numbered columns/pillars. Proceed to Column 31.
  3. Your driver will be standing there holding a sign with your name.
  4. If you cannot locate your driver, call or WhatsApp us immediately at +90 539 693 00 51.
ℹ️ Useful Tips
  • Flight tracking is active — your driver knows your real arrival time
  • 60 minutes free waiting from landing time
  • Driver's WhatsApp number sent in your booking confirmation
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Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW)

Asian Side — Pendik, Istanbul

Column / Pillar 13 Arrivals Exit, Outside the Terminal

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. After collecting your luggage, proceed to the arrivals exit and exit the terminal building.
  2. Outside the terminal, find the numbered columns. Go to Column 13.
  3. Your driver will be standing there holding a sign with your name.
  4. If you cannot find your driver, call or WhatsApp us at +90 539 693 00 51.
ℹ️ Useful Tips
  • Bridge tolls to the European side are included in your price
  • SAW to Taksim takes approximately 50–70 minutes
  • 60 minutes free waiting from landing time

Airport Locations on Map

IST — Istanbul Airport (European Side)
SAW — Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Asian Side)

Meeting Point FAQ

Where do I meet my driver at Istanbul Airport (IST)?

Your driver waits at Column / Pillar 31 in the Arrivals Hall, Ground Floor, holding a sign with your name. Exact details are also in your WhatsApp confirmation.

Where do I meet my driver at Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW)?

Your driver waits at Column / Pillar 13 at the Arrivals Exit, outside the terminal building, holding a sign with your name.

How long will the driver wait for me?

Airport pickups include 60 minutes of free waiting after your actual landing time. We track your flight, so delays do not cost extra.

What if I cannot find my driver?

Call or WhatsApp us straight away on +90 539 693 00 51. We are available 24/7 and will connect you with your driver within minutes.

Which exit number should I use at Istanbul Airport?

You do not need to look for a particular exit number. Once you are through passport control and customs, walk into the Arrivals Hall on the Ground Floor and head for Column / Pillar 31, where your driver stands with your name sign. If you come out through a different door, send us a WhatsApp message and we will guide you to the driver.

Is the meeting point inside or outside the terminal?

At Istanbul Airport (IST) the meeting point is inside the terminal, at Column / Pillar 31 in the Arrivals Hall. At Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) it is outside the terminal building, at Column / Pillar 13 by the Arrivals Exit.

My baggage is delayed or lost — will the driver still be there?

Your 60 minutes of free waiting starts from your actual landing time. If the baggage desk is taking longer, send us a WhatsApp message with an update and we will keep your driver informed and arrange the pickup with you.

Do I have to message the driver when I land?

It is not required because we track your flight, but a short WhatsApp message once you have your luggage helps the driver be ready at the meeting point. The contact details for the driver are in your booking confirmation.

Not booked yet? See the Istanbul Airport transfer and Sabiha Gökçen transfer pages, or go straight to a popular route: Istanbul Airport to Taksim, Istanbul Airport to Sultanahmet or Sabiha Gökçen to Taksim. Landing late? Read about night arrivals at Istanbul Airport. Thinking of a taxi instead? Our Istanbul Airport taxi guide explains where the taxi rank is and what to expect.

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