Landing in a foreign city after a long flight, the last thing you want is to drag your luggage to a distant rental lot and queue at a counter. Meet-and-greet car delivery solves that: a representative meets you in the arrivals area with your car keys and paperwork, and you drive away. Here is exactly how it works at Istanbul's two airports, and how to make it effortless.
What Meet & Greet Delivery Means
With a standard airport rental, you often walk to a rental centre, queue, sign, then find your car in a multi-storey lot. Meet-and-greet flips this. Your car is brought to the airport and a representative waits for you in arrivals holding a name sign. Paperwork and key handover happen on the spot, and your vehicle is parked close by. For families, business travellers on tight schedules, and anyone arriving tired, it removes the most stressful part of the journey.
How It Works at Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul Airport on the European side is vast, so the meeting point matters. After you collect your baggage and clear customs, you enter the arrivals hall. Your Auris representative waits at a pre-agreed point — typically near a specific exit or information desk that we confirm with you by WhatsApp before your flight.
Steps at IST
1. Send us your flight number when you book — we track the arrival time, so a delayed flight does not mean a missed handover.
2. On landing, connect to the free airport Wi-Fi and message us on WhatsApp that you have landed.
3. Collect baggage, clear customs, and walk into the arrivals hall.
4. Meet your representative at the agreed point. They confirm your booking, check your licence and passport, and hand over the keys.
5. They walk you to the car, do a quick joint inspection, and you drive off.
How It Works at Sabiha Gökçen (SAW)
Sabiha Gökçen on the Asian side is smaller and simpler to navigate, which makes meet-and-greet even quicker. The arrivals area is compact, so finding your representative is straightforward. The process mirrors IST: confirm landing by WhatsApp, meet at the agreed point, complete a short handover, and go.
SAW is the smart choice if your destination is on the Asian side of Istanbul or you are heading toward Bursa, İzmit, or the Anatolian motorways — you avoid crossing the city entirely.
What to Have Ready for Handover
To keep handover to a few minutes, have these in hand: your valid driving licence, your passport or ID, the credit card used for the booking, and your booking reference. If your licence is not in the Latin alphabet, an International Driving Permit makes the check faster. Having photos of these documents on your phone as a backup never hurts.
The Vehicle Inspection
Before you drive away, the representative walks around the car with you and notes any existing marks. Take your own photos and a short video of the exterior and interior — this protects both sides and takes two minutes. Confirm the fuel level and where the documents and HGS toll tag are kept. HGS tolls are electronic; confirm at booking how the HGS toll tag is handled for your car and how toll usage is billed.
Late-Night and Early-Morning Arrivals
Late-night and early-morning handover depends on the booking; share your flight number and confirm the time, the person meeting you and any out-of-hours charge before you fly. This is a major advantage over hotel-arranged transfers that can leave you waiting, and over public transport that thins out overnight.
Returning the Car
Drop-off mirrors pickup. You return to an agreed point at the airport, a representative meets you, you do a quick joint inspection, and you walk to your gate. No shuttle, no long walk from a remote lot with your suitcases. Agree the exact return point and time when you book so departure day is calm.
Why Travellers Choose Delivery Over the Counter
It saves time when you are most tired. It removes the language friction of a busy counter. It helps you receive the car you booked, although the exact model can depend on availability. And it lets you start driving on your schedule, not the rental centre's. For first-time visitors to Turkey especially, being met by name and handed keys is the gentlest possible start.
Book Your Airport Delivery
Tell us your flight number, arrival airport, and the car you want, and we handle the rest. Book your Istanbul airport car delivery with Auris Cars, or message us on WhatsApp at +90 544 404 44 48 to arrange your meet-and-greet handover at IST or SAW.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is meet-and-greet car delivery at the airport?
A representative meets you in the arrivals hall with your car keys and paperwork, completes a quick handover, and walks you to the vehicle — so you skip the rental counter queue and shuttle bus entirely.
What happens if my flight is delayed?
Send us your flight number when booking. We track the arrival time, so a delayed flight simply shifts the handover — your representative will be there when you land, even late at night.
Is meet-and-greet available at both Istanbul airports?
Late-night and early-morning handover depends on the booking; share your flight number and confirm the time, the person meeting you and any out-of-hours charge before you fly.
What documents do I need at handover?
Bring your valid driving licence, passport or ID, the credit card used to book, and your booking reference. An International Driving Permit speeds up the check if your licence is not in the Latin alphabet.
Can I be met for a late-night or early-morning arrival?
Late-night and early-morning handover depends on the booking; share your flight number and confirm the time, the person meeting you and any out-of-hours charge before you fly.
Ready to plan your trip? Check the fleet and the published rental conditions, then book online or confirm the details with Auris first.
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