Realistic average fares for metered taxis departing from Kadıköy — checked against what locals actually pay, not airport-counter quotes. Prices include the base fare (açılış) and assume normal traffic.
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The two airports are very different trips. Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) is on the Asian side, roughly 35 km from Kadıköy. Istanbul Airport (IST) is on the far European side, 55–65 km away depending on the bridge you cross.
| Route | Day fare (06:00–24:00) | Night fare (00:00–06:00) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kadıköy → Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) | 750–1.000 TL | 1.100–1.500 TL | 30–50 min |
| Kadıköy → Istanbul Airport (IST) | 1.400–1.800 TL | 2.100–2.700 TL | 45–75 min |
These are typical metered ranges for a standard (yellow) taxi. Fares change by time of day: the day tariff (gündüz) applies 06:00–24:00 and the night tariff (gece) — roughly 50% higher — applies 00:00–06:00. Bridge crossings to the European side add toll and time; at rush hour (08:00–10:00, 17:00–20:00) expect the top of each range or above.
| From Kadıköy to | Day fare | Night fare | Side | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Üsküdar | 250–350 TL | 380–530 TL | Asian | 15–25 min |
| Ataşehir | 280–380 TL | 420–570 TL | Asian | 15–25 min |
| Maltepe | 300–400 TL | 450–600 TL | Asian | 15–25 min |
| Ümraniye | 350–470 TL | 530–700 TL | Asian | 20–35 min |
| Fatih / Sultanahmet | 450–600 TL | 680–900 TL | European | 25–45 min |
| Beyoğlu / Taksim | 500–650 TL | 750–980 TL | European | 25–45 min |
| Beşiktaş | 500–650 TL | 750–980 TL | European | 25–45 min |
| Kartal | 550–700 TL | 830–1.050 TL | Asian | 25–40 min |
| Şişli | 550–700 TL | 830–1.050 TL | European | 30–50 min |
| Pendik | 700–900 TL | 1.050–1.350 TL | Asian | 30–45 min |
| Bakırköy | 750–950 TL | 1.130–1.430 TL | European | 40–60 min |
| Sarıyer | 900–1.150 TL | 1.350–1.730 TL | European | 45–70 min |
Ranges reflect June 2026 Istanbul taxi tariffs (opening fare + per-km rate) and typical traffic. Day tariff applies 06:00–24:00; the night tariff (00:00–06:00) is roughly 50% higher. Tolls for the 15 July Martyrs or FSM bridge are included in European-side estimates.
Istanbul taxis charge an opening fee (açılış ücreti) plus a per-kilometer rate set by the municipality. Between 00:00 and 06:00 the night tariff applies and both rise by roughly 50% — worth knowing for early-morning airport runs. The meter — taksimetre — must be running from the moment you set off. If a driver quotes a flat price instead of using the meter for a city trip, that's your cue to take another taxi.
Straight answers — the same ones we give on WhatsApp.
A metered taxi from Kadıköy to Sabiha Gökçen typically runs 750–1.000 TL on the day tariff (06:00–24:00) and 1.100–1.500 TL at night (00:00–06:00). The trip is about 35 km and takes 30–50 minutes depending on traffic.
Expect roughly 1.400–1.800 TL on the day tariff and 2.100–2.700 TL at night. IST is on the far European side, 55–65 km from Kadıköy, so the ride takes 45–75 minutes and includes a bridge crossing.
The night tariff (gece tarifesi) applies between 00:00 and 06:00 and is roughly 50% higher than the day tariff. The day tariff (gündüz) applies 06:00–24:00. This matters most for early-morning airport runs.
Istanbul taxis charge an opening fee (açılış ücreti) plus a per-kilometer rate set by the municipality. The meter (taksimetre) must be running from the moment you set off. If a driver offers a flat price instead of the meter for a city trip, take another taxi.
For Istanbul Airport a pre-arranged private transfer usually costs about the same as a metered taxi in traffic, but the price is agreed before you get in — day or night, with no meter surprises. For short city trips the meter is normally cheaper.