If you stay in Istanbul before or after your cruise, the short trip between hotel and port can be the hardest part because of your luggage. Galataport is about 2 km from Taksim, 3 km from Beşiktaş, 5 km from Sultanahmet and 15 km from Kadıköy.
When you book ahead, the price is fixed at booking and traffic does not change it. Even on a short trip, the car comes to your hotel door and takes you and your bags straight there.
On embarkation day
Choose your hotel pickup time based on the boarding time your cruise line gives you. Traffic around Karaköy can be slow even over a short distance, so leave a margin, especially on days when several ships are in port.
On disembarkation day
If your hotel check-in is later in the day, you may be able to leave your bags and explore first; arrange this with your hotel in advance. Set your pickup for the time you expect to leave the terminal, and message us on WhatsApp if it changes.
Popular hotel areas
- Taksim and BeyoğluThe closest hotel area to the port.
- Sultanahmet and SirkeciOld City hotels, a short drive across the Golden Horn.
- Beşiktaş and ŞişliBosphorus-side and business district hotels.
- Kadıköy and AtaşehirAsian-side hotels; allow extra time for crossing the Bosphorus.
Prices from (per vehicle, one way)
| Route | Economy Minivan1-4 pax | Minivan1-6 pax | Business Minivan (VIP)1-4 pax | Minibus10 pax | Minibus13 pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sultanahmet → Galataport Cruise Terminal~5 km · 10–25 min | ₺1.860 | ₺2.000 | ₺2.350 | ₺2.920 | ₺3.410 |
| Taksim → Galataport Cruise Terminal~2 km · 5–20 min | ₺1.860 | ₺2.000 | ₺2.350 | ₺2.920 | ₺3.410 |
| Kadıköy → Galataport Cruise Terminal~15 km · 25–50 min | ₺1.860 | ₺2.000 | ₺2.350 | ₺2.920 | ₺3.410 |
Prices are per vehicle, not per person. Your exact price appears in the form once you enter your address and is fixed at booking — traffic or detours do not change it.
Get 10% off the total price when you book a round trip. Just choose "⇆ Return" in the booking form — the discount is applied automatically.
What is included
- Private door-to-door vehicle with a professional driver (never shared)
- Fuel and driver
- 60 min free waiting after landing at airports, 15 min at hotel and address pickups
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the trip
- Driver name, licence plate and phone number sent to you on WhatsApp before the trip
- Motorway, bridge and tunnel tolls (e.g. Osmangazi Bridge, Eurasia Tunnel) are not included; you can add them as optional extras in the booking form.
- Online bookings must be made at least 6 hours before the trip; for sooner pickups, contact us on WhatsApp or by phone.
How to book
- Enter pickup and drop-off, date, time and number of passengers in the form.
- Choose your vehicle — the price is fixed right away.
- Pay securely online by card (3D Secure). Or message us on WhatsApp and we will send you a payment link.
- Your driver details arrive on WhatsApp before the trip.
Vehicle options
- Economy Minivan · 1-4 pax
- Minivan · 1-6 pax
- Business Minivan (VIP) · 1-4 pax
- Minibus · 10 pax
- Minibus · 13 pax