IST → Asian Side (Kadıköy)
Kadıköy in 15 minutes.
Kadıköy is the densest hotel district on the Asian side of Istanbul. A 15-minute eVTOL transfer from IST avoids the Bosphorus bridge bottleneck entirely.
15 min
eVTOL at launch
₺2,400–₺3,500
est. launch fare
60 km
straight-line distance
70–120 min
by car today
Route map
Every way to make the IST → Asian Side (Kadıköy) transfer
Side-by-side time and price comparison across helicopter, car, train, and eVTOL air taxi (both at launch and at scale).
Reference fares are static and accurate as of April 2026. Live operator pricing may vary — confirm with the operator at time of booking.
Helicopter (today)
16 min
₺8,500–₺14,000
Existing scheduled or charter helicopter
Car / Taxi
70–120 min
₺400–₺600
eVTOL — at launch
15 min
₺2,400–₺3,500
Year 1 commercial pricing
eVTOL — at scale
15 min
₺1,300–₺1,900
Years 3-5, mature route
Who flies IST → Asian Side (Kadıköy) today?
Helicopter operators currently serving the Istanbul airport corridor:
- Redstar Aviation
- Sancak Air
Likely eVTOL operators at launch
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get from IST to Asian Side (Kadıköy)?+
By car the IST to Asian Side (Kadıköy) transfer takes 70–120 min. By eVTOL air taxi (at launch) it will take 15 min. By helicopter today the same trip is roughly 16 min.
How much does an eVTOL flight from IST to Asian Side (Kadıköy) cost?+
At commercial launch eVTOL pricing for the IST to Asian Side (Kadıköy) route is expected to be ₺2,400–₺3,500. Once routes scale (3-5 years post-launch) the per-seat price drops to roughly ₺1,300–₺1,900.
Are there helicopter operators flying IST to Asian Side (Kadıköy) today?+
Yes — current helicopter operators serving the Istanbul airport corridor include Redstar Aviation, Sancak Air. Charter rates run roughly ₺8,500–₺14,000.
When will eVTOL air-taxi service from IST launch?+
Initial commercial eVTOL service is expected at IST between late 2026 and 2028, depending on operator certification and vertiport infrastructure. Joby Aviation, Archer Aviation, and Vertical Aerospace have all announced Middle East launch markets.
Is the IST to Asian Side (Kadıköy) eVTOL transfer cheaper than a helicopter?+
Yes. eVTOL pricing at launch (₺2,400–₺3,500) is roughly 30–50% lower than the helicopter rate (₺8,500–₺14,000) for the same route. At scale, the price drops further to about ₺1,300–₺1,900.