PickUp Sign at
Istanbul Airport
(IST).
Free pickup sign app for chauffeurs and drivers meeting passengers at Istanbul Airport.
Where chauffeurs meet passengers
at Istanbul Airport.
Istanbul Airport (IST) is on the European side of Istanbul in the Arnavutköy district, about 35 km north-west of the city centre. The airport operates a single passenger terminal building, currently the second-busiest in Europe. Chauffeurs meet passengers in the arrivals hall on the ground floor after passport control and baggage reclaim. Meeting points sit by the international and domestic arrivals exits; the short-term car park P1 is the easiest place to wait, a short covered walk from the kerb.
Practical tips for IST.
Single terminal, two arrivals halls
Domestic and international arrivals share the same building but exit through different doors. Confirm the flight type when arranging the meet.
Hub for long-haul transfers
Many transfer passengers continue without clearing immigration. If the client is transferring rather than arriving in Istanbul, they will not appear in the arrivals hall.
Turkish names with diacritics
Pre-load names with Turkish characters (ç, ğ, ı, İ, ö, ş, ü) correctly. A digital sign renders them cleanly where a hand-written one often does not.
Common pickup types.
Long-haul transfer passengers
Turkish Airlines connections from Asia or the Americas. Chauffeur in the arrivals hall with the name on a tablet after customs.
Business arrivals from Europe
Short-haul European arrivals. Quick meet in the arrivals hall, straight to the short-term car park.
Group transfers from cruise season
Multi-driver fleet meeting a tour group, names colour-coded across drivers via the optional Colour Themes upgrade.
Frequently asked.
Where do chauffeurs meet passengers at Istanbul Airport?
Istanbul Airport (IST) is on the European side of Istanbul in the Arnavutköy district, about 35 km north-west of the city centre. The airport operates a single passenger terminal building, currently the second-busiest in Europe. Chauffeurs meet passengers in the arrivals hall on the ground floor after passport control and baggage reclaim. Meeting points sit by the international and domestic arrivals exits; the short-term car park P1 is the easiest place to wait, a short covered walk from the kerb.
Is PickUp Sign free to use?
Yes. The app is free on iPhone, iPad, and Android. No ads. An optional Colour Themes subscription unlocks premium background colours.
Does it work without internet at the airport?
Yes. The app runs entirely offline. No mobile data, no Wi-Fi required.
Will the screen stay awake while I hold it up?
Yes. PickUp Sign keeps the screen on at maximum brightness automatically while a name is displayed.
How far is Istanbul Airport from the city?
Around 35 km north-west of central Istanbul. Travel time is 45-60 minutes by car outside peak traffic and can stretch beyond 90 minutes during rush hour.
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Ready before you reach the kerb.