wabamun Posted October 5, 2014 #1 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Our first Regent cruise leaves in 2 weeks. Yay. We finish in Istanbul on the 31st of October. What is the best way to transfer from the cruise port to the airport? Any recommendations for private transfers? Our flight leaves at 1100, how much time should we allow ourselves? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted October 5, 2014 #2 Share Posted October 5, 2014 I would allow at least one hour to get from the port to the airport. It could take less time but traffic can be a big problem. I would want to check in two hours prior to the flight so I would leave three to three and half hours before flight time. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suite Travels Posted October 5, 2014 #3 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Like Keith we have a three hour minimum to be at the airport. If we arrive early we just go to the airline clubs we are members of and pass the time with a relaxing drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
computerworks Posted October 5, 2014 #4 Share Posted October 5, 2014 An incredible number of taxis will meet your cruise. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted October 5, 2014 #5 Share Posted October 5, 2014 My recommendation would be to go with private transfer versus a taxi. :) I love Istanbul but the taxis can be a hassle. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TedC Posted October 5, 2014 #6 Share Posted October 5, 2014 My recommendation would be to go with private transfer versus a taxi. :) I love Istanbul but the taxis can be a hassle. Keith A poster recently had a website something like:"I hatetaxis. com. Could be good source for private transfer. Bon Voyage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabamun Posted October 5, 2014 Author #7 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Thanks for the replies. 3 hours sounds like a plan. I'll check out private transfers and get some prices. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlondon Posted October 5, 2014 #8 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Absolutely agree with Keith. Twice had trouble with taxis in Istanbul. One was communication only. If there are any events, political or otherwise in Istanbul 3/3.5 hrs is not enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare RachelG Posted October 5, 2014 #9 Share Posted October 5, 2014 We have always used private transfers in Istanbul. We have been there three times. That being said, I am just going to take taxis next year. I am familiar enough with the place now, and though we have had taxi issues there, I am confident enough now just to use a taxi. But there are plenty of private transfer companies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted October 5, 2014 #10 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Thanks for the replies. 3 hours sounds like a plan. I'll check out private transfers and get some prices.Cheers. Glad you are dong this. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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