Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €55
- Round trip
- €110
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Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Best Western Antea Palace Hotel & Spa: Private Taxi
Located in Sultanahmet, roughly 46 km and 45 min from the terminal. A private car to the hotel door, price fixed in advance, cash to the driver.
- from €55
- Fixed price
- Free cancellation
- Pay in the vehicle
Key facts
From Istanbul Airport (IST) to Best Western Antea Palace Hotel & Spa it is roughly 46 km, about 45 min by car. With Trinktaxi the cheapest car is the Economy for up to 3 travellers, from €55 one way; the VIP Sprinter takes up to 16 travellers for €90. You pay the driver the price you booked. From Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) it is about 40 km, with cars from €55.
- Route
- Istanbul Airport (IST) → Best Western Antea Palace Hotel & Spa, Sultanahmet
- Distance
- ~46 km
- Travel time
- ~45 min
- Price
- from €55 one way · €110 return (per vehicle)
- Vehicles
- Economy €55 (3 passengers) · First Class €60 (6 passengers) · VIP Sprinter €90 (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 | €18.33 | €36.67 |
| First Class | 6 | €10 | €20 |
| VIP Sprinter | 16 | €5.63 | €11.25 |
Best value for a full group: the VIP Sprinter, about €5.63 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 45 min for the 46 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.
Flying into Sabiha Gökçen Airport instead?
Best Western Antea Palace Hotel & Spa is also about 40 km · 40 min from Sabiha Gökçen Airport. One-way prices per car.
Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €55
- Round trip
- €110
First Class
- 6
- 6
- One way
- €60
- Round trip
- €120
VIP Sprinter
- 16
- 16
- One way
- €90
- Round trip
- €180
Where the hotel is
Best Western Antea Palace Hotel & Spa is a city hotel of the Best Western brand on Cinci Meydanı Street in the Küçük Ayasofya quarter, on the southern side of Sultanahmet. The Little Hagia Sophia Mosque is a few minutes' walk away, and the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar, Hagia Sophia Square and Beyazıt Square are all a short walk, while Topkapı Palace is a short drive. Nearby hotels include Antik Konak Otel, Rose Garden Suites Istanbul and Hotel Arena.
Arriving as a group or with plenty of luggage? Each vehicle on this page is listed with its passenger and luggage capacity, so pick a larger one and everyone travels together in a single transfer from Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen, at a fixed price.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Little Hagia Sophia Mosque | 160 m | 3 min walk |
| Blue Mosque | 570 m | 8 min walk |
| Grand Bazaar | 860 m | 11 min walk |
| Hagia Sophia Square | 860 m | 11 min walk |
| Beyazıt Square | 920 m | 12 min walk |
| Topkapı Palace | 1.4 km | 18 min walk |
| Süleymaniye Mosque | 1.5 km | 19 min walk |
| Şehzade Mosque | 1.6 km | 21 min walk |
Best Western Antea Palace Hotel & Spa → Istanbul Airport: Taxi for Your Departure
Expect about 45 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
Questions travellers ask us
Short answers about the ride from Istanbul Airport to Best Western Antea Palace Hotel & Spa.
How long is the ride from Istanbul Airport to Best Western Antea Palace Hotel & Spa?
Best Western Antea Palace Hotel & Spa sits in Sultanahmet, roughly 46 km from the airport – about 45 min in normal traffic. Traffic or a late flight never changes the price.
What does a car to Best Western Antea Palace Hotel & Spa cost?
Per car, not per traveller. One way: Economy €55 (3 passengers), First Class €60 (6 passengers), VIP Sprinter €90 (16 passengers). Tolls, taxes and the name-sign pickup are included.
Is a Trinktaxi from Istanbul Airport to Best Western Antea Palace Hotel & Spa a normal taxi?
It is a taxi you book ahead: a private car just for your group, from Istanbul Airport to your door in Best Western Antea Palace Hotel & Spa. There is no meter – the price, from €55 per car, is fixed when you book, and luggage or traffic never adds to it.
Do you stop right at Best Western Antea Palace Hotel & Spa?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Cinci Meydanı Sokağı Küçük Ayasofya). If the entrance is blocked at that moment, you are let out at the nearest point a car can reach.
When should I leave Best Western Antea Palace Hotel & Spa for Istanbul Airport?
The drive is about 45 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.
Can I land at Sabiha Gökçen Airport and still get to Best Western Antea Palace Hotel & Spa?
Yes. Best Western Antea Palace Hotel & Spa is about 40 km and 40 min from Sabiha Gökçen Airport, with cars from €55. Choose Sabiha Gökçen Airport as the pickup in the booking form.
Which car suits a big group going to Best Western Antea Palace Hotel & Spa?
For Best Western Antea Palace Hotel & Spa the biggest option is the VIP Sprinter: up to 16 travellers for €90 one way. The booking form only offers cars that fit your group.
What can I find around Best Western Antea Palace Hotel & Spa?
Closest to the hotel: Little Hagia Sophia Mosque (160 m, 3 min walk), Blue Mosque (570 m, 8 min walk) and Grand Bazaar (860 m, 11 min walk). Distances are straight-line.