Istanbul Airport to Eyupsultan

Distance: 36.7 kmTravel time: 30-35 minsNearest metro: Alibeyköy Metro Station (M7)
Istanbul Airport to Eyupsultan
Istanbul Airport to Eyupsultan
Istanbul Airport to Eyupsultan

Overview

Eyupsultan lies along the Golden Horn and is home to one of the most visited religious sites in Istanbul, and the drive from Istanbul Airport to Eyupsultan covers about 36.7 kilometres, usually taking 30 to 35 minutes. Many travellers on this route are heading to a hotel near the Eyup Sultan Mosque or planning a visit up to Pierre Loti Hill for the view over the water. Flight tracking lets your Haqqi Tours driver time his wait inside arrivals to when you actually land in Istanbul, name board in hand, rather than to the printed schedule. Whichever hotel along this stretch of the Golden Horn you have booked, no other passengers share the ride, and the whole-car rate for reaching it is written down over WhatsApp well ahead of your journey.

Highlights

  • About 36.7 kilometres from Istanbul Airport, usually 30 to 35 minutes
  • Route ends near the Eyup Sultan Mosque, a major pilgrimage site
  • Pierre Loti Hill is a short additional ride up for the view
  • Golden Horn setting gives this district a distinct waterside character
  • The M7 metro line at Alibeykoy connects onward across the city
  • A clearly printed name board greets you inside the arrivals hall
  • Car seats arranged on request for families travelling with children
  • Sprinter suits larger groups visiting together for religious or family occasions

Route details

About the destination

Eyüpsultan is a historic district along the Golden Horn in Istanbul, renowned for the sacred Eyüp Sultan Mosque, the panoramic Pierre Loti Hill, and its rich Ottoman heritage.

Hotels nearby

  • Eyüp Sultan Palace Hotel
  • The Elegant Hotel
  • Turquhouse Hotel
  • Mövenpick Hotel Istanbul Golden Horn

Landmarks nearby

  • Eyüp Sultan Mosque & Tomb
  • Pierre Loti Hill
  • Pierre Loti Cable Car
  • Mağlova Aqueduct

Restaurants nearby

  • Pierre Loti Cafe
  • Eyüp Sultan Güveççisi
  • Tarihi Eyüp Sultan Kebabçısı
  • Kujna Restaurant

Nearest metro

Alibeyköy Metro Station (M7)

Good to know

  • Get through passport control and baggage claim before making your way to arrivals.
  • SIM cards and currency counters sit inside the arrivals hall if you need them first.
  • Roads near the mosque get busiest around Friday prayers, so allow extra time then.
  • Cover shoulders and knees if the mosque is your first stop after landing, since dress there is modest.
  • Have your hotel address ready, since some streets near the Golden Horn are narrow.
  • Pierre Loti Hill offers the best light for photos in the late afternoon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does the driver wait for us inside Istanbul Airport?
Look for a Haqqi Tours name board just beyond the customs exit in the arrivals hall, where your driver waits to walk you and your bags to the car.
How long does the drive to Eyupsultan usually take?
The route covers roughly 36.7 kilometres and typically takes 30 to 35 minutes from Istanbul Airport, though traffic near the mosque area can add a little extra time.
If our hotel sits right beside the Eyup Sultan Mosque, can the driver drop us at the door?
Yes, once you give us the exact address at booking the driver heads straight there, whether that is a lane beside the mosque or a hotel further along the Golden Horn.
Is the fare fixed even during busy prayer times near the mosque?
Yes, the Eyupsultan fare is fixed and put in writing before you fly, so however busy the mosque area gets around prayer time, the figure you pay stays the same.
Do you offer child seats for family visits to Eyupsultan?
Yes, child seats are arranged on request with no hidden charge, so let us know how many children are travelling and their ages when confirming your booking, and the seats will be ready.
What should we do if our inbound flight to Istanbul Airport runs late?
Flight tracking picks up any delay on its own, so the driver simply adjusts when he steps out with your name board, and the price already agreed for Eyupsultan does not move.
Is the car shared with other passengers also visiting Eyupsultan?
No, the vehicle carries only your own party for this route, all the way from the terminal to your Eyupsultan address, without picking up anyone else along the way.
Can we ask the driver to stop near Pierre Loti Hill on the way?
Note it in your booking message and the driver can pause below the Pierre Loti cable car station before finishing the run into Eyupsultan, so you still catch the view without a change to the fixed fare.
How much luggage can the vehicle carry for a larger family group?
The V-Class seats up to seven passengers with their luggage, and for bigger groups the Sprinter comfortably suits eight to thirteen travellers, both with proper room for extra suitcases and hand luggage.
How do we lock in the price for this transfer beforehand?
A single figure for this route is agreed with our desk over WhatsApp and confirmed in writing days before your flight, so nothing is left to settle on arrival.
From $50