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Arrival Meet & Greet Service

From the moment you step off the aircraft, our team is there to receive you. We guide you through passport control and baggage, then escort you to your vehicle, so your arrival in Istanbul is effortless from the first step.

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Fast Track3–4min
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Why choose us

Why Choose Our Arrival Meet & Greet Service?

Istanbul Airport is one of the world's busiest hubs, welcoming millions of passengers every year. Between long walks from the gate, crowded passport queues and busy baggage halls, arriving here can feel overwhelming. That is exactly why our arrival service exists.

Greeted at the Jet Bridge. No searching for signs or directions. Your personal agent is waiting right at the jet bridge exit the moment you step off the aircraft, holding a name sign.

Skip the Passport Queue. We take you through the fast-track passport control lane, cutting what is typically a 45-minutes wait down to just 3–4 minutes.

Gate-to-Curb Escort. From the jet bridge to your waiting vehicle — our team handles every step so you can relax from the moment you land.

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Meet & Greet

What is a meet and greet service and what makes it so special?

An Airport Meet and Greet service is a personalized airport assistance service designed to make your arrival, departure, or transit experience smoother, faster, and more comfortable in Istanbul Airport. A professional agent greets you at exit of the jetbridge and guides you through every stage of the airport process including passport control, security, baggage claim, and transportation connections.

What makes it special is the level of comfort, efficiency, and peace of mind it provides. Instead of navigating crowded terminals or dealing with long queues on your own, you enjoy a seamless, stress-free journey handled by experts.

It's especially valuable for business travelers, families, elderly passengers, VIP guests, and anyone who values time, convenience, and personalized care.

Business travelers Families Elderly passengers VIP guests
ComfortNo crowded terminals
EfficiencyNo long queues
PeaceHandled by experts
Your arrival, step by step

How Our Istanbul Airport Arrival Meet & Greet Works.

Your personal assistant will be waiting for you right at the jet bridge, holding a name sign for a seamless and distinguished welcome. From the moment we meet, you will be escorted by a private buggy directly to the fast-track passport control lane, ensuring a swift and effortless arrival experience. Once your fast-track passport and customs formalities are completed, our team will personally retrieve your luggage from the carousel and guide you to your private chauffeured vehicle positioned conveniently at the terminal exit—so your journey continues in comfort from the very first step.

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With your Meet & Greet team Standard arrival
STEP 01

Welcomed at the Jet Bridge

Your dedicated agent will be waiting at the jet bridge exit with a name sign, ready to greet you as soon as you arrive.

Gate side welcome
STEP 02

Private Buggy Ride

A private electric buggy takes you from the arrival gate straight to fast-track passport control. What’s normally a 15-20 minute walk takes just 4-6 minutes.

Private, not a shuttle
STEP 03

Skip the Passport Queue

Your agent walks you straight to the fast-track passport control, so you skip the regular line.

Fast-track lane
STEP 04

Baggage and Vehicle Escort

Our team collects your luggage from the belt and walks you to your vehicle.

Gate-to-curb
Istanbul airport private transfer service

Your transfer, arranged before you land

Many travelers have these questions in mind:

How long does it take to get from Istanbul airport to the city center? How can I get? Can I use Uber in İstanbul? Are taxis safe? Do they speak English? and more questions…

We provide private transfer service from your hotel to the airport or vice versa, or even from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Istanbul airport. We can complete your welcoming and farewell services with an airport transfer.

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Your transfer, arranged before you land
Service bundles

Combine and get best price

Would you like to combine your arrival greeting with a private transfer service to your hotel? We have Mercedes Vito, Mercedes Sprinter, Mercedes E-Class, and Mercedes S-Class luxury vehicles in our fleet. Combine services and get a discounted price.

Meet & Greet + Private transfer

  1. Meet with our agent at the jet bridge exit
  2. Buggy transfer to passport control
  3. Fast track passport control
  4. Baggage porter
  5. Escort through our car
  6. Private transport to your hotel
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Packages

C-VIP Terminal Arrival Package

The Red Carpet Treatment including following services

  • VIP Meet & Greet Service in Istanbul Airport
  • Fast-track passport control service
  • Istanbul Airport buggy service
  • Private luggage handling
  • Passport & visa assistance
  • Shopping assistance
  • Assistance with special needs
  • Elderly assistance
  • Assist with lost luggage
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Flying with Turkish Airlines?

Istanbul Airport is Turkish Airlines’ home hub, and we meet you the moment you step off the aircraft, whether you are arriving, departing or connecting. Every cabin and every ticket class is welcome.

All passengers can use our Istanbul airport services regardless of airlines and classes.

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Office hours Monday–Sunday, 9:00–21:00. +90 216 515 49 10

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You can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your scheduled arrival. Cancellations after that may be subject to % 100 charge. Please see our Cancellation & Refund Policy for full details, or contact us if your plans change.

Right at the jetbridge exit as you step off the aircraft. Our staff hold an iPad with your name on it, so you don't have to look around.

Our team follows your flight and adjusts your welcome to the actual landing time, so your agent is waiting at the jet bridge exit whether you land early or late. [Delays of any length are covered at no extra cost / Delays over 12 hours may require rescheduling.]

Your agent stays with you at the carousel and helps you report the missing bag to the airline’s baggage service desk. Lost luggage assistance is part of our Red Carpet Treatment package, and we can arrange delivery of your bag to your hotel once it is found.

We recommend sending your request at least 24 hours before your flight, so we can confirm your agent, buggy and fast-track slot without any rush. For arrivals within 24 hours, contact us on WhatsApp and we will do our best to arrange it, subject to availability and a late-booking surcharge.

There is no payment when you request a quote. Once you receive your personalised quote and decide to confirm, you can pay by [credit card / bank transfer / payment link]. Corporate clients can ask us about invoicing.

No. After your booking is confirmed, we send you a confirmation with your agent’s details and contact number. Your agent will be holding a tablet with your name at the jet bridge exit.

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