During the summer, traffic at border crossings can be significantly delayed. To help you avoid long waits and make your journey smoother and more enjoyable, follow our tips for taxi transfers from Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW).
We recommend booking your flights so that you land between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM. This way, you’ll reach the border when there are fewer cars, and crossing will take between 5 to 30 minutes. A taxi transfer from Istanbul during these hours will save you time and ensure a hassle-free journey, avoiding long waits at the border.
When planning a departure from a central Istanbul address, it’s important to account for city traffic. We recommend starting your journey in the evening to avoid rush hour and make your trip faster and more comfortable. Istanbul is known for its heavy traffic, especially during the day, so planning your taxi transfer is crucial to avoiding peak times.
If your hotel or address is located in the neighborhoods of Sultanahmet, Fatih, or Taksim, it's important to know that these areas are closed to vehicles every day from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It is recommended to be in your hotel lobby at the agreed time. These popular areas are known for their narrow streets, which makes parking the vehicle prepared for your transfer challenging.
To ensure quick and efficient transport, we recommend all our clients organize their transfer after 5:00 PM or very early in the morning. This will ease the process and help avoid delays associated with finding a parking spot on the busy, narrow streets of old Istanbul.
Our goal is to provide a seamless and comfortable taxi transfer while minimizing inconvenience for other road users.
Traffic at the border typically starts building up after 6:30 AM. Therefore, it is advisable to cross the border before this time to avoid long waits. If you're planning a taxi transfer from Bulgaria, we recommend leaving early in the morning to pass the border quickly and smoothly.
If you have already purchased your flight ticket and our transfer tips don’t align with your schedule, don’t worry. Regardless of how long we may need to wait at the border, the transfer price remains the same. Our priority is to ensure your journey is comfortable and hassle-free.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in following these guidelines to ensure a successful taxi transfer from Istanbul to Bulgaria.