Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €60
- Round trip
- €120
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Istanbul Airport → Akmerkez Residence: Private Taxi & Transfer
Located in Levent, roughly 42 km and 40 min from the terminal. A private car to the hotel door, price fixed in advance, cash to the driver.
- from €60
- Fixed price
- Free cancellation
- Pay in the vehicle
Key facts
From Istanbul Airport (IST) to Akmerkez Residence it is roughly 42 km, about 40 min by car. With Trinktaxi the cheapest car is the Economy for up to 3 travellers, from €60 one way; the VIP Sprinter takes up to 16 travellers for €100. You pay the driver the price you booked.
- Route
- Istanbul Airport (IST) → Akmerkez Residence, Levent
- Distance
- ~42 km
- Travel time
- ~40 min
- Price
- from €60 one way · €120 return (per vehicle)
- Vehicles
- Economy €60 (3 passengers) · First Class €65 (6 passengers) · VIP Sprinter €100 (16 passengers)
- Service
- Private car, driver with name sign, flight monitoring, free cancellation up to 24 h
- Return to the airport
- leave the hotel 2 h 45 min (domestic) / 3 h 45 min (international) before take-off
What each traveller pays
Trinktaxi charges per car, so sharing it lowers the cost per person. The figures below assume every seat is used.
| Car | Seats | Per person, one way | Per person, round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 3 | €20 | €40 |
| First Class | 6 | €10.83 | €21.67 |
| VIP Sprinter | 16 | €6.25 | €12.50 |
Best value for a full group: the VIP Sprinter, about €6.25 per person one way.
Trinktaxi travel notes for this route
- Add your flight number when booking – it lets the driver follow your landing time.
- Allow about 40 min for the 42 km drive; the price stays the same in heavy traffic.
- For the trip back, leave 2 h 45 min before a domestic and 3 h 45 min before an international departure.
- Keep euros in cash for the driver – nothing is charged online.
Where the hotel is
Akmerkez Residence is an apartment-style residence on Nispetiye Caddesi in the Kültür neighbourhood of Etiler, next to the Levent business district on Istanbul's European side. Levent Mosque and Levent Park are a few minutes' walk away, while Kanyon Shopping Mall and Zorlu Center are a short drive. Hotels in the surrounding streets include Hyatt Centric Levent Istanbul, Avantgarde Hotel Taksim and Wyndham Grand Istanbul Levent.
Guests settling in for a longer stay often arrive with children and plenty of luggage. Add a baby seat or child seat as an extra when booking, and check the passenger and luggage capacity listed for each vehicle so that suitcases and a pushchair fit comfortably.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Levent Mosque | 850 m | 11 min walk |
| Levent Park | 860 m | 11 min walk |
| Kanyon Shopping Mall | 1.3 km | 17 min walk |
| Zorlu Center | 1.4 km | 18 min walk |
| Zincirlikuyu Mosque | 1.6 km | 20 min walk |
| Sanayi Mahallesi Metro Station | 2.7 km | by car |
| Rumeli Hisarı Ferry Pier | 2.8 km | by car |
| Mecidiyeköy Square | 2.9 km | by car |
Akmerkez Residence → Istanbul Airport: Taxi for Your Departure
Expect about 40 min from the hotel to the terminal. Leave at least 2 h 45 min before a domestic flight and 3 h 45 min before an international one, and a little earlier in high season.
Domestic2 h 45 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
International3 h 45 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
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All prices for LeventQuestions travellers ask us
Short answers about the ride from Istanbul Airport to Akmerkez Residence.
How long is the ride from Istanbul Airport to Akmerkez Residence?
Akmerkez Residence sits in Levent, roughly 42 km from the airport – about 40 min in normal traffic. Traffic or a late flight never changes the price.
What does a car to Akmerkez Residence cost?
Per car, not per traveller. One way: Economy €60 (3 passengers), First Class €65 (6 passengers), VIP Sprinter €100 (16 passengers). Tolls, taxes and the name-sign pickup are included.
Is a Trinktaxi from Istanbul Airport to Akmerkez Residence a normal taxi?
It is a taxi you book ahead: a private car just for your group, from Istanbul Airport to your door in Akmerkez Residence. There is no meter – the price, from €60 per car, is fixed when you book, and luggage or traffic never adds to it.
Do you stop right at Akmerkez Residence?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Nisbetiye Caddesi Kültür). If the entrance is blocked at that moment, you are let out at the nearest point a car can reach.
When should I leave Akmerkez Residence for Istanbul Airport?
The drive is about 40 min. Leave at least 2 h 45 min before a domestic flight and 3 h 45 min before an international one. Use "Add return" to book both ways at once.
What can I find around Akmerkez Residence?
Closest to the hotel: Levent Mosque (850 m, 11 min walk), Levent Park (860 m, 11 min walk) and Kanyon Shopping Mall (1.3 km, 17 min walk). Distances are straight-line.
Which car suits a big group going to Akmerkez Residence?
For Akmerkez Residence the biggest option is the VIP Sprinter: up to 16 travellers for €100 one way. The booking form only offers cars that fit your group.