Can I book a transfer from Istanbul Airport (SAW) at night?
I need some advice from experienced travelers! I have a 10-hour layover in Istanbul at Sabiha Gökçen Airport coming up soon. Sitting in the terminal for that long would be torture, so I want to head into the city, find a nearby hotel, and get a few hours of decent sleep in a bed. The problem is that my flight arrives at 2 a.m. How can I get to a hotel quickly and safely in the middle of the night? I don't want to wander around dark neighborhoods looking for a taxi that might not want to take a short ride.
Do you think there will be any issues with payment at that time? Would it be better to have cash in lira, or can I pay by card or through an app? I’m worried the driver might demand a nighttime surcharge. Does anyone know of a service where I can book everything online before departure so that a car is waiting for me at the exit?
Which airline are you flying with? I know of one that many people say they good, but they always has delays. I was in that very same situation in Istanbul just a month ago. Not to waste time looking for a car, I booked a Sabiha Gokcen airport transfer in advance through GetTransfer. A travel blogger friend recommended this service to me. He said the GetTransfer works in almost every country. The driver met me right at the terminal exit, helped me with my bags, and took me to my hotel in about 15 minutes. By the way, where are you flying to next?