Traveling to Istanbul with Kids: Car Seats and Airport Tips

The Challenge of Family Travel in Istanbul

Istanbul is a wonderful, highly family-friendly city where locals absolutely adore children. However, the physical logistics of moving around the city with toddlers and babies can be incredibly tough for parents. Steep hills, narrow cobblestone streets, packed metro cars, and chaotic ferry terminals can quickly overwhelm families traveling with strollers, diaper bags, and travel cribs.

The Missing Car Seat Problem

One of the biggest shocks for Western tourists is that it is practically impossible to find a standard yellow taxi in Istanbul that comes equipped with a child car seat or booster seat.

If you are arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST) with a baby, your options are grim: You either have to bring your own heavy, bulky car seat on the airplane just for the taxi ride, or you are forced to hold your baby on your lap while a taxi driver navigates 120km/h highway traffic—a massive safety risk that no parent wants to take.

The VIP Family Solution: Total Peace of Mind

Booking a private VIP transfer solves all family travel headaches instantly and securely.

• Pre-Installed Child Seats: When booking through our website, simply select the option to add an infant car seat or a toddler booster seat. Our van will arrive with the premium, sterilized seats securely pre-installed so you can buckle your kids in immediately.
• Massive Stroller Space: Our Mercedes Vito and Sprinter vans have cavernous rear luggage capacities. You can easily roll in double-wide strollers, pack 'n plays, and multiple oversized suitcases without having to play 'Tetris' in the trunk of a small sedan.
• Onboard Entertainment: We know kids get cranky after long flights. Our vans feature high-speed complimentary Wi-Fi and smart TVs, allowing you to instantly stream their favorite YouTube shows or Netflix cartoons to keep them calm during the drive to the hotel.

Give your family the stress-free, safe start they deserve. Book your family-equipped VIP van today.