Metered taxis line up 30 meters outside Turin T1 arrivals
The main taxi rank at Turin Airport (TRN) sits directly in front of T1 arrivals, about 30–40 meters from the sliding exit doors. You walk straight out of baggage claim, follow the “Taxi” signs, and you’re at the queue in under 2 minutes on foot. Cars pull in continuously during the main bank of flights from 07:00 to 22:00, with thinner traffic late at night and before 06:00.
Turin’s city center (Porta Nuova area) usually runs around €35–€40 from the airport taxi rank, with a ride time of 25–40 minutes depending on A55 traffic. Tariffs are metered under local regulations, and most cabs accept cards, but carry at least €20 in cash in case the terminal is “offline.” Drivers know common hotel names near Porta Nuova and Porta Susa stations and will usually ask which you prefer before pulling onto the SS10.
All taxis here are licensed city cabs, painted white with an official “TAXI” sign on the roof and a license number on the front doors. The rank operates 24/7, but after about 23:30 you might wait 10–15 minutes for a car if several late flights land together. If you arrive after midnight and don’t see taxis at the curb, go back inside T1 arrivals and ask the information desk to call one from the city.
For luggage, the typical sedan can handle 2 large suitcases plus 2 carry-ons; more than that and you’ll want a station wagon, which costs the same meter rate. Standard base fare from the rank starts near €5, then adds distance and time, so sitting in rush-hour traffic around Corso Vittorio Emanuele can add another €5–€10. There is no separate airport surcharge published beyond the regular city tariff band.
If you’re splitting the ride, remember that up to 4 passengers usually pay the same fare, so a taxi from TRN to Porta Susa at €38 works out cheaper than four €8 bus tickets. One last tip: keep the printed receipt from the meter with the driver’s license number in case you leave a bag on the back seat; airport police in T1 use that slip to track the exact cab.