The airport VIP meet & greet is the most critical moment of a transfer. This guide walks through the whole flow step by step, from the name sign and luggage help to the meeting point and delay planning.
What exactly is a VIP meet & greet?
A VIP meet & greet means your driver waits for you at the airport exit with a name sign. There is no describing your location by phone and no hunting through car parks. Your driver helps with your luggage and walks you straight to the car.
This makes the biggest difference for first-time visitors, families with luggage and tired travellers after a long flight, because from landing to the car you deal with one person only.
Step by step: the arrival flow from landing to the car
The flow starts with the booking. When you share your flight details, the pickup time is planned around your landing; if you are delayed or land early, the meeting time is updated. The driver and vehicle details are sent to you before the transfer.
After landing, you clear passport control and collect your bags. Then, at the exit, you spot your driver holding the name sign. Finally, your luggage goes into the car and your ride begins on the planned route.
- Share your flight details when booking
- Driver and vehicle details are sent before the transfer
- A name-sign greeting at the exit
- Luggage help and an escort to the car
Meeting points at IST, SAW and ADB
Every airport is laid out differently. Istanbul Airport (IST) has a very large terminal, so the meeting point is confirmed with particular care when you book. Sabiha Gokcen (SAW), with its single terminal, is easier to navigate.
At Izmir Adnan Menderes (ADB), your driver waits at the domestic or international arrivals exit. Whichever airport you land at, the meeting point and reasonable waiting conditions are agreed together before booking.
Istanbul Airport transfer · Sabiha Gokcen Airport transfer · Izmir airport transfer
The small details that keep the meet-up smooth
A little preparation makes the airport VIP meet & greet even smoother. For example, having your phone active abroad allows quick contact with your driver when needed. Sharing your luggage count in advance also makes the vehicle setup easier.
If your flight is delayed, don't worry; the meeting time is updated from your flight details. In the end, a booking made with accurate details is the strongest guarantee of a smooth meet-up.
Frequently asked questions
Sources: Istanbul Airport official site (terminal information)
