From Plovdiv to the new Istanbul Airport: from €385 per car, 400 km, about 4 h 15 min. Book with the “Request a quote” button or call us.
"From" prices from Plovdiv to Istanbul
| Destination | Distance | Time | Car | Minivan (up to 6) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Airport (new) | 400 km | 4:15 h | from 385 € | from 550 € |
A VIP transfer from Plovdiv to Istanbul with a private chauffeur costs from €385 per car and from €550 per minivan to the new Istanbul Airport. The drive is about 400 km and 4 h 15 min via the Kapitan Andreevo border crossing. We pick you up at your hotel or address in Plovdiv and drop you at the terminal, hotel or meeting in Istanbul. Mercedes S-Class, E-Class and V-Class are on request.
The route
From Plovdiv we take the Trakia motorway and then drive via Haskovo and Svilengrad to the Kapitan Andreevo border crossing. After the border we continue on the Turkish motorway past Edirne towards Istanbul. The new airport is north-west of the city, so we do not enter the centre if you are flying.
Distances and times to different parts of Istanbul
From Plovdiv it is about 400 km and 4 h 15 min to the new Istanbul Airport, about 415 km and 5 hours to Atatürk Airport, about 425 km and 5 h 30 min to the old centre, about 475 km and 6 h 30 min to Sabiha Gökçen Airport and about 480 km and 6 h 30 min to the Asian side. Times are without the border wait. The price to the new airport is in the table above; for other addresses we confirm it when you enquire.
Hotels in Plovdiv
We often drive guests of Plovdiv hotels who continue to Istanbul. The chauffeur waits at reception at the agreed time and helps with the luggage. For a group with more suitcases, choose a minivan for up to 6 or a van for up to 8.
Border and documents
Before the trip, check which document you need for your nationality: an ID card or a passport, and whether you need a visa for Turkey. Waiting time at the border depends on the day and the season; on Fridays, Sundays and around holidays we plan extra time. If you are flying, tell us your flight time and we will work out when to leave.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a VIP transfer from Plovdiv to Istanbul?
To the new Istanbul Airport it is from €385 per car for up to 4 passengers, from €550 per minivan for up to 6 and from €660 per van for up to 8, for the whole vehicle one way. To the city centre, Atatürk Airport, Sabiha Gökçen Airport and the Asian side the price is on request.
How long is the drive from Plovdiv to Istanbul?
About 4 h 15 min for 400 km to the new airport, about 5 hours (415 km) to Atatürk Airport and about 5 h 30 min (425 km) to the old centre, without the border wait.
Which border crossing do you use?
Kapitan Andreevo – Kapıkule, after Haskovo and Svilengrad.
Do you drive to Edirne?
Yes. From Plovdiv to Edirne it is about 180 km and 2 h 30 min, and the price is on request.
Do I need to pay in advance?
No. You pay at the end of the trip, and for companies the terms are agreed in the quote.
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На български: ВИП трансфер Пловдив – Истанбул
