How to Choose an Airport Limousine in Istanbul: Eight Things to Check Before You Book

Updated 13 November 2026

How do you choose an airport limousine in Istanbul?

Limousine Plus, Istanbul, since 2008: choose an airport limousine by eight checks before you pay. A licensed operator, one fixed price per vehicle in writing, tolls, parking and VAT inside that price, flight tracking, free waiting after landing, a stated meeting point, a car matched to your passengers and suitcases, and clear payment and cancellation terms.

This guide is a checklist for comparing offers, with the Limousine Plus answer next to each question. What the service itself covers is in the Istanbul airport limousine service section of our home page, and every fare by district is in the airport transfer price list.

The eight checks at a glance

Put the same eight questions to every company you are considering, and ask for the answers in writing. The right-hand column is what Limousine Plus answers.

Is the company licensed to carry passengers?

Commercial passenger transport in Turkey requires permits, so the first question is which ones the company holds. A company that holds them can name them and show them without delay.

Limousine Plus has run chauffeured transport in Istanbul since 2008 as a licensed D2 passenger operator and TÜRSAB travel agency No. 11345. The permits we work under are set out on the licences and permits page, and documents are shared with corporate clients on request.

Is the price fixed per vehicle, and what is inside it?

Two offers are only comparable when both are the full amount for the whole car. Ask whether the figure is per vehicle or per person, whether it can change with traffic or the hour, and what is added on the day.

Limousine Plus quotes one fare per vehicle, set by the district of your address and confirmed in writing before you fly. Motorway tolls, airport parking and VAT are inside it. The fare is the same at 3 a.m. as at noon, and traffic does not change it.

Prices are quoted and paid in euro. A party of seven to nine travels in two V-Class Vitos, each priced separately.

What happens when the flight is late?

A late landing should not cost you the car or an extra fee, so ask two things: does the company follow the flight, and how long does the chauffeur wait without charge.

Limousine Plus tracks the flight from the number you give at booking. A late landing moves the pickup at no extra charge, and waiting is free for 60 minutes after the aircraft lands. Landing after midnight is covered in the guide to a night arrival at Istanbul Airport.

Where exactly will the chauffeur meet you?

“At the airport” is not an answer. Ask for the meeting point in writing, and for the way to reach the company if you cannot find the chauffeur.

At Istanbul Airport (IST) and at Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) your Limousine Plus chauffeur waits at the arrivals exit after baggage claim, holding a sign with your name, or inside the terminal if you ask when you book. Directions to the exact meeting point are sent with the booking confirmation.

Does the car fit your passengers and your suitcases?

Count the suitcases as carefully as the passengers. Three travellers with three large cases fit a saloon; three travellers with six large cases need a V-Class. Ask the company to name the model, not only a category such as “premium”.

The guide to which car to book from Istanbul Airport goes through each case, and every class is shown on the fleet page.

Who will actually drive?

Ask who employs the person at the wheel and which language the chauffeur speaks. It decides who answers for the journey and whether a change of plan can be explained on the road.

Your Limousine Plus chauffeur is employed by the company on a salary and speaks English. The chauffeur and vehicle details reach you in advance, not on the day. The team is introduced on the our chauffeurs page.

How do payment and cancellation work?

Read the terms before paying: when the money is taken, by which method, and until when a cancellation is free.

With Limousine Plus, asking for the price costs nothing: the vehicle and one fixed price per vehicle come first, in writing. The booking is paid in full when you confirm it, by bank transfer, card or a secure online payment link. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the pickup; after that the fare is not refunded.

Six common mistakes when booking an airport limousine

• Comparing a per-person price with a per-vehicle price. Multiply by the number of travellers before deciding which offer is lower.
• Naming the wrong airport. Istanbul has two: Istanbul Airport (IST) on the European side and Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) on the Asian side, about 85 km apart by road (Google Maps, 5 November 2026). Check the airport code on the ticket.
• Leaving out the flight number. Without it the flight cannot be followed and the pickup stays at the scheduled time.
• Counting passengers but not suitcases. The luggage, not the seats, usually decides the class.
• Giving a district instead of an address. The fare is set by the district, but the chauffeur needs the hotel name or the street address.
• Booking late for a large party. Several vehicles on one schedule need more notice than a single car.

What should you send to get a fixed price?

Send the details below through the booking form or on WhatsApp at +90 533 770 29 14 and the reply gives the vehicle and one fixed price in writing. Requests that reach us during the day are answered within about an hour on average; a request sent at night is answered the next morning.

• The airport (IST or SAW), the date and the flight number.
• The hotel name or the full address.
• The number of passengers and the number of large and cabin suitcases.
• A child seat, if you need one: it is provided on request and subject to availability.
• The class you prefer, if you already know it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is an airport limousine in Istanbul priced per person or per vehicle?

With Limousine Plus the price is per vehicle, not per person. One figure covers the car and the chauffeur whether one seat or every seat is taken: from €95 from Istanbul Airport and €90 from Sabiha Gökçen in a Mercedes V-Class Vito, €110 in a Sprinter VIP, €130 in an E-Class and €300 in an S-Class. When you compare offers, check which of the two each price is.

What should the price of an airport limousine include?

Ask for a single figure with nothing left to add on the day. The Limousine Plus fare includes motorway tolls, airport parking, VAT, flight tracking and 60 minutes of free waiting after landing. No night surcharge, airport supplement or holiday premium is added, and the fare is confirmed in writing before you fly.

How do I know an airport limousine company in Istanbul is licensed?

Ask which permits the company holds and where you can see them. Limousine Plus has operated in Istanbul since 2008 as a licensed D2 passenger operator and TÜRSAB travel agency No. 11345. The permits are described on the licences and permits page of the website, and documents are shared with corporate clients on request.

What happens to an airport limousine booking if the flight lands late?

Give the flight number when you book. Limousine Plus tracks the flight, so a late landing moves the pickup at no extra charge, and waiting is free for 60 minutes after the aircraft lands. The chauffeur waits at the arrivals exit after baggage claim with a sign showing your name.

When do I pay for an airport limousine, and can I cancel?

Asking for the price costs nothing. With Limousine Plus the booking is paid in full when you confirm it, by bank transfer, card or a secure online payment link. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the pickup; inside that window the fare is not refunded.

How far ahead should I book an airport limousine in Istanbul?

Booking 24 to 48 hours ahead secures a standard class such as the Mercedes E-Class, S-Class or V-Class. A Rolls-Royce or a booking with several vehicles needs more notice, so confirm the date as soon as the flight is set. Dispatch answers 24/7, nights included.