Taxi fares to Şile, Ağva, Kilyos and Silivri
What does a taxi to Istanbul's far districts and seaside villages cost, and how far is it? Amounts use the Istanbul tariff of 20 July 2026 and road distance without traffic. All these places are within the Istanbul province, so you can pre-book your taxi.
Distance and estimated fare
Each line: road distance · time without traffic · estimated taximeter amount. The Bosphorus toll and, where the route uses a motorway, the motorway toll are paid separately; the amounts are shown on the line.
- PolonezköyFrom Taksim30 km · ~45 min · meter ≈ ₺1,500+ Bosphorus toll ₺59From Sabiha Gökçen (SAW)50 km · ~50 min · meter ≈ ₺2,500+ motorway/bridge tolls ≈ ₺205From Istanbul Airport (IST)68 km · ~55 min · meter ≈ ₺3,350+ motorway/bridge tolls ≈ ₺417
- RivaFrom Taksim37 km · ~50 min · meter ≈ ₺1,850+ Bosphorus toll ₺59From Sabiha Gökçen (SAW)57 km · ~50 min · meter ≈ ₺2,800+ motorway/bridge tolls ≈ ₺300From Istanbul Airport (IST)49 km · ~35 min · meter ≈ ₺2,400+ motorway/bridge tolls ≈ ₺347
- KilyosFrom Taksim53 km · ~50 min · meter ≈ ₺2,650+ motorway/bridge tolls ≈ ₺165From Sabiha Gökçen (SAW)72 km · ~55 min · meter ≈ ₺3,500+ motorway/bridge tolls ≈ ₺495From Istanbul Airport (IST)32 km · ~25 min · meter ≈ ₺1,600+ motorway/bridge tolls ≈ ₺177
- ÇatalcaFrom Taksim64 km · ~1 h 5 min · meter ≈ ₺3,100+ motorway/bridge tolls ≈ ₺49From Sabiha Gökçen (SAW)123 km · ~1 h 30 min · meter ≈ ₺5,950+ motorway/bridge tolls ≈ ₺777From Istanbul Airport (IST)34 km · ~30 min · meter ≈ ₺1,700+ motorway/bridge tolls ≈ ₺165
- ŞileFrom Taksim77 km · ~1 h 10 min · meter ≈ ₺3,750+ Bosphorus toll ₺59 + motorway/bridge tolls ≈ ₺227From Sabiha Gökçen (SAW)75 km · ~1 h 5 min · meter ≈ ₺3,650+ motorway/bridge tolls ≈ ₺278From Istanbul Airport (IST)92 km · ~1 h 5 min · meter ≈ ₺4,500+ motorway/bridge tolls ≈ ₺490
- SilivriFrom Taksim81 km · ~1 h 15 min · meter ≈ ₺3,950+ motorway/bridge tolls ≈ ₺73From Sabiha Gökçen (SAW)144 km · ~1 h 45 min · meter ≈ ₺6,950+ motorway/bridge tolls ≈ ₺837From Istanbul Airport (IST)55 km · ~45 min · meter ≈ ₺2,700+ motorway/bridge tolls ≈ ₺225
- AğvaFrom Taksim103 km · ~1 h 40 min · meter ≈ ₺5,000+ Bosphorus toll ₺59 + motorway/bridge tolls ≈ ₺227From Sabiha Gökçen (SAW)100 km · ~1 h 30 min · meter ≈ ₺4,850+ motorway/bridge tolls ≈ ₺278From Istanbul Airport (IST)118 km · ~1 h 35 min · meter ≈ ₺5,700+ motorway/bridge tolls ≈ ₺490
Which airport is closer?
- Şile and Ağva are closer to Sabiha Gökçen: Şile 75 km, Ağva 100 km.
- Kilyos, Çatalca and Silivri are closer to Istanbul Airport: Kilyos 32 km, Çatalca 34 km, Silivri 55 km.
- Riva and Polonezköy are closest from Taksim or the Asian side: Polonezköy is 30 km from Taksim.
How to recognise a licensed yellow taxi
- The plate starts with "34 T", the Istanbul commercial taxi plate.
- The taximeter starts at the beginning of the ride. A car that quotes a negotiated price is not a licensed taxi or is breaking the rules.
- The fare is the amount on the taximeter; bridge and motorway tolls are paid separately.
How to avoid taxi scams in Istanbul
Return trip and waiting
If you are staying for the day, you can make a separate request for the return. For a short visit the driver can wait; while waiting the taximeter runs at the hourly rate (₺598.90 per hour). Mention waiting in your request.
Our car is a yellow Fiat Egea taxi and takes up to 4 passengers.
FAQ
How far is Şile from Taksim?
About 77 km by road, 1 h 10 min without traffic. The taximeter shows about ₺3,750 without traffic; the Bosphorus bridge ₺59 is paid separately.
How much is a taxi from Sabiha Gökçen to Şile?
About 75 km, 1 h 5 min without traffic; about ₺3,650 on the taximeter. There is no Bosphorus crossing on this road. The final fare is what the taximeter shows.
How much is a taxi from Istanbul Airport to Silivri?
About 55 km, 45 min without traffic; about ₺2,700 on the taximeter. If the Northern Marmara Motorway is used, its toll is paid separately.
How much is a taxi to Kilyos?
From Istanbul Airport about 32 km, about ₺1,600 on the taximeter. From Taksim about 53 km, about ₺2,650. A motorway toll is added if the motorway is used.