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A taxi transfer from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Ruse is a private car with a driver just for you – from your address to the exact place you need to be. The distance is about 540 km and the drive takes about 7:00 h. The price is fixed in advance and is per car, not per person: sedan for up to 4 people 450 €, minivan 600 €, van 700 €. You pay after the ride, with no prepayment.
Istanbul Airport (IST) – Ruse prices in both directions
| Route | Distance | Time | Sedan | Minivan | Van |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul New Airport → Ruse | 540 km | 7:00 h | 450 € | 600 € | 700 € |
| Ruse → Istanbul New Airport | 540 km | 7:00 h | 450 € | 600 € | 700 € |
Prices are per car, one way, day and night. If you travel there and back, book both rides together.
Pick-up: Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul Airport (IST) is the city’s main international airport, on the European side near the Black Sea coast. For travellers from Bulgaria it is closer than Sabiha Gökçen, as there is no need to cross the Bosphorus. Passengers need valid travel documents, including a visa if required.
Drop-off: Ruse
Ruse is Bulgaria’s largest city on the Danube, known for architecture that earned it the nickname Little Vienna. The Danube Bridge next to the city leads to Giurgiu and Bucharest in Romania. The Rusenski Lom nature park with the Ivanovo rock monasteries is nearby. Your transfer can pick you up from a hotel, the station or any address in the city. We drop you at the exact address – hotel, home, office, station or terminal.
Airport meet and greet
Give us your flight number when you book. The driver waits for you at the terminal exit, and if your flight is late we wait with no time limit. We confirm the meeting point with you.
Travelling abroad
This route crosses a border. Carry a valid ID card or passport for every passenger, children included. The price is per car and does not change because of the crossing.
Breaks on the way
The drive takes about 7:00 h. If you would like a stop for coffee, a toilet or a rest, tell the driver – we stop at a suitable place on the way.
Vehicles
- Sedan – up to 4 passengers with normal luggage.
- Minivan – up to 6 passengers, or fewer people with lots of luggage.
- Van – up to 8 passengers. For larger groups we send several cars.
With children and pets
Child seats and boosters at no extra charge – just tell us the children’s ages. A dog or cat travels only together with its owner, in the owner’s own crate or carrier; tell us about the animal when you book.
How to book
- See the price in the calculator above.
- Fill in date, time, name and phone – or call +359 897 227 771.
- We call you to confirm the addresses and the vehicle.
- You pay the driver after the ride.
More transfers
Return direction: Ruse – Istanbul Airport (IST)
From Istanbul Airport (IST): Istanbul Airport (IST) – Stara Zagora · Istanbul Airport (IST) – Burgas Airport · Istanbul Airport (IST) – Velingrad · Istanbul Airport (IST) – Plovdiv · Istanbul Airport (IST) – Sofia · Istanbul Airport (IST) – Sofia Airport · all destinations
To Ruse: Dyuni – Ruse · Kardzhali – Ruse · Haskovo – Ruse · Nova Zagora – Ruse
Other languages: Български · Русский · Deutsch · Italiano · עברית
Frequently asked questions
How much is a transfer from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Ruse?
Sedan for up to 4 people – €450, minivan – €600, van – €700. The price is per car, one way.
How long is the drive from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Ruse?
About 7:00 h for about 540 km.
Will you wait if my flight is late?
Yes. If your flight is late, we wait with no time limit.
What documents do I need?
A valid ID card or passport for every passenger, children included.
Is the price per person?
No, per car. The price is the same however many passengers are in the car.
When do I pay?
After the ride, to the driver. We do not ask for prepayment.
Do you work at night and on holidays?
Yes, 24/7, including nights, weekends and public holidays.
Can I travel with a dog or cat?
Yes, when the animal travels with its owner, in the owner’s own crate or carrier.
Do you have child seats?
Yes, at no extra charge. Tell us the children’s ages when you book.