Frequently asked questions

About Istanbul Ride Way

What is Istanbul Ride Way and which airports does it serve?

Istanbul Ride Way lets you book private transfers between Istanbul's airports and destinations within the available service areas. Select Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW), then enter your destination, date, passengers and bags to see available vehicles and prices. If your destination is unavailable or you need special arrangements, contact us before booking.

Booking and payment

How do I book a transfer with Istanbul Ride Way?

Select your airport, destination, pickup date and time, then enter the number of passengers and bags and choose a suitable vehicle. Complete the passenger details and review the trip and price before proceeding to payment. You can check the booking status later under My bookings.

Is the transfer private and is the price per vehicle or per person?

Istanbul Ride Way provides private transfers for you and your travelling party. Enter the correct passenger and bag counts to see suitable vehicles. The booking summary shows the total for the selected vehicle, route and dates. For a return booking, review both journeys and the total before paying.

What does the price include and are there extra charges?

Review the total, currency and displayed details before payment. If your route involves toll roads, bridges or tunnels, or you need an extra stop or special equipment, contact us before confirming to check what is included and any additional cost. Services not listed in your booking should not be assumed to be included.

How do I know my booking is confirmed?

Check the status under My bookings. Pending payment means payment has not been completed; an acknowledgement of your booking request is not a payment confirmation. The booking becomes Confirmed after successful payment and a status update, and a separate confirmation notice is sent. If money was charged but the status remains pending, contact us with your booking number.

How do I pay and which currency is used?

After reviewing your booking, continue to the online payment page. Check the available payment methods, currency and amount shown during checkout before completing payment. Your bank may apply currency conversion fees under your card terms. Do not send your card number or security code through messages or the contact form.

What if payment fails or I do not receive a confirmation?

Check My bookings and your spam folder, and confirm your email address is correct. If payment is pending and no money was charged, retry when the payment option is available. If money was charged but the booking is unconfirmed, contact us with the booking number and transaction time before paying again. Do not send full card details.

Airport pickup and flight delays

Where do I meet the driver at IST or SAW?

The meeting point depends on the airport and pickup arrangements. Check that you selected the correct airport, Istanbul (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen (SAW), and contact us before travel for the relevant meeting instructions. After collecting your bags, follow the instructions confirmed for your booking and keep your booking number and contact details handy.

What should I do if I cannot find or reach my driver?

Stay at the agreed meeting point and review your booking and any pickup instructions received. Contact us using the details on the website or Contact us page, providing your booking number, airport and current location. Coordinate with the service team before moving to another meeting point.

What happens if my flight is delayed or my arrival time changes?

Enter the correct flight number and inform us of any change, delay or cancellation as soon as you know, including your booking number and new arrival time. Pickup changes require coordination and confirmation from the team, subject to availability. Providing a flight number alone does not confirm automatic rescheduling or unlimited waiting.

How much waiting time is included and when does it start?

Before travel, confirm the waiting time included in your booking, when it starts and any charge for exceeding it. Airport and hotel pickup arrangements may differ. If immigration or baggage collection takes longer, notify the team promptly to coordinate pickup. A delay does not automatically extend the included waiting time.

What pickup time should I choose from my hotel to the airport?

Allow enough time for the journey and airport procedures, taking your airline's advice and Istanbul traffic into account. Your hotel pickup time is not your flight departure time. Double-check the date for flights after midnight, and contact us in advance if you need help choosing the pickup time.

Vehicles, luggage and special requests

How many bags can I bring and how do I choose a vehicle?

Enter the actual passenger and bag counts, and check the capacity shown for each vehicle class. Contact us in advance about oversized bags, a pushchair or sports equipment to confirm suitable space. A vehicle carrying its maximum passenger count may not have room for every quantity or size of luggage.

Are child seats available and do children count as passengers?

Include every traveller in the passenger count, including children and infants. Before confirming, contact us with each child's age and weight and the number of seats needed to check availability, suitable seat type and any charge. Recording a request alone does not confirm a child seat.

Can you accommodate a wheelchair or a passenger needing assistance?

Before paying, contact us with the wheelchair type, dimensions and whether it folds, and explain whether the passenger can transfer to a vehicle seat or needs an adapted vehicle. Suitable space or equipment must be confirmed in advance, subject to availability. Choosing a large vehicle alone does not guarantee wheelchair accessibility.

Can I request an Arabic-speaking driver?

Contact us in advance to request a driver who speaks Arabic or another language; we will explain what is available. The website language does not guarantee the driver's language, and a request is only confirmed when the team confirms it. Include your booking number and preferred language.

Will I receive the exact vehicle shown in the pictures?

Review the selected vehicle class, capacity and listed specifications. If a particular model or feature is essential, contact us before payment for confirmation. Pictures alone do not confirm a specific model or individual vehicle. Tell us about any seating or luggage requirements as well.

Cancellations, changes and refunds

How do I cancel and what is the free cancellation deadline?

Sign in to the account used to create the booking, open My bookings and select cancellation when available. A booking awaiting payment can be cancelled. For a confirmed booking, free cancellation is available at least 24 hours before the first pickup in the booking. If a paid booking is cancelled within the available conditions, a full refund is queued for processing.

When will my refund arrive and what does its status mean?

An accepted cancellation does not mean the refund is immediately visible on your card. The refund moves from queued to processing, then to refunded after success. Your bank or card issuer determines when the amount appears in your account. If the status requires review or you have not received the money, contact us with your booking number rather than repeating payment or refund attempts.

Can I change the pickup time or hotel, or add a stop?

Contact us early with your booking number and revised details if you need to change the pickup time, hotel, passenger count or add a stop. Changes require confirmation of availability and price; sending a request does not confirm a change. Before cancelling and making another booking, check the cancellation deadline and confirm the suitable option with the team.

Can I book a return transfer or cancel only one journey?

Choose a return trip when available and review each journey's date and details before paying. The free cancellation deadline for a confirmed booking is measured from its first pickup. The cancellation button in My bookings cancels the whole booking. Requests to change or cancel only one journey need to be reviewed with the team before taking action.