Istanbul Airport Domestic Terminal Car Rental

Istanbul Airport Domestic Terminal Car Rental and Delivery Information

Explore DefCar Rental vehicle delivery options for your domestic arrival at Istanbul Airport (IST). You can choose the vehicle that suits your trip based on your number of passengers, luggage and accommodation address.

Planning a trip in and around Istanbul

Istanbul Airport is the arrival point used for air travel to the European side of the city. Depending on your accommodation area, you can create separate itineraries for the Historical Peninsula, Galata, Karaköy and the Bosphorus shores. Set aside time for walking while visiting the historic buildings around Sultanahmet; check current visiting hours from official sources.

Route and transportation tips

Traffic congestion in Istanbul may vary depending on the time of day. If you are planning to travel between the two sides, take bridges, tunnels and toll-road options into consideration. Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gökçen are different airports; select the correct listing in your reservation.

Meeting at the airport

During the reservation, share your flight number, arrival date and delivery time. When your plane has landed or you have collected your luggage, contact our team at +90 532 369 41 88. You will be provided with information about the current meeting point and the delivery representative. Notify us of any terminal or flight changes in advance.

Also include your luggage collection time in your vehicle delivery plan. The meeting gate or parking location will be shared according to your reservation.

Vehicle selection and return

Compare compact, sedan, SUV, MPV and larger-group options according to your transmission and luggage needs. Specify your requests for a child seat and additional driver in advance. Review delivery availability, total price, deposit, mileage and coverage terms before confirmation.

Use the return location and time specified in the reservation as the basis. Clarify the return location with our team in advance; allow sufficient time before your return flight for traffic, vehicle inspection and getting to the terminal. Notify us in advance of any request to change the time or location. Do not leave the vehicle and keys without clarifying the key handover arrangements with the representative.

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Pick-up instructions

During the reservation, share your flight number, arrival date and drop-off time. When your plane has landed or you have collected your luggage, contact our team via +90 532 369 41 88. You will be provided with information about the current meeting point and the delivery agent. Inform us in advance of any terminal or flight changes.

Return instructions

Use the return location and time specified in the reservation as the basis. Clarify the return location with our team in advance; allow sufficient time before your return flight for traffic, vehicle inspection and getting to the terminal. Inform us in advance of your request to change the time or location. Do not leave the vehicle and key without clarifying the key handover arrangements with the agent.