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- 3
- 3
- One way
- €65
- Round trip
- €130
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Istanbul Airport → Bird Nest Suites: Private Taxi & Transfer
Located in Nişantaşı, roughly 41 km and 40 min from the terminal. A private car to the hotel door, price fixed in advance, cash to the driver.
- from €65
- Fixed price
- Free cancellation
- Pay in the vehicle
Key facts
From Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bird Nest Suites it is roughly 41 km, about 40 min by car. With Trinktaxi the cheapest car is the Economy for up to 3 travellers, from €65 one way; the VIP Sprinter takes up to 16 travellers for €100. You pay the driver the price you booked.
- Route
- Istanbul Airport (IST) → Bird Nest Suites, Nişantaşı
- Distance
- ~41 km
- Travel time
- ~40 min
- Price
- from €65 one way · €130 return (per vehicle)
- Vehicles
- Economy €65 (3 passengers) · First Class €70 (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 | €21.67 | €43.33 |
| First Class | 6 | €11.67 | €23.33 |
| 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 41 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
Bird Nest Suites is a suite hotel on Dere Sokağı in the Ergenekon neighbourhood, set between Harbiye and Nişantaşı. The Lütfi Kırdar Convention and Exhibition Centre is a short walk away, and Teşvikiye Mosque, the Atatürk Museum and Maçka Democracy Park can also be reached in a few minutes on foot. The Ara Güler Museum and Şişli Square are a short drive. Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Istanbul City Center stands right next door, with Nişantaşı My Residence Hotel and Nishant Boutique Hotel also very close.
Bird Nest Suites is served by private transfers from both Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gökçen, and both prices appear on this page. Simply choose the airport your flight lands at; your driver will be waiting with a name sign.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Lütfi Kırdar Convention and Exhibition Centre | 430 m | 6 min walk |
| Teşvikiye Mosque | 630 m | 8 min walk |
| Atatürk Museum | 640 m | 9 min walk |
| Maçka Democracy Park | 880 m | 12 min walk |
| Ara Güler Museum | 1.0 km | 13 min walk |
| Şişli Square | 1.2 km | 15 min walk |
| Cevahir Shopping Mall | 1.4 km | 18 min walk |
| Taksim Square | 1.4 km | 18 min walk |
Bird Nest Suites → 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 NişantaşıQuestions travellers ask us
Short answers about the ride from Istanbul Airport to Bird Nest Suites.
How long is the ride from Istanbul Airport to Bird Nest Suites?
Bird Nest Suites sits in Nişantaşı, roughly 41 km from the airport – about 40 min in normal traffic. Traffic or a late flight never changes the price.
What does a car to Bird Nest Suites cost?
Per car, not per traveller. One way: Economy €65 (3 passengers), First Class €70 (6 passengers), VIP Sprinter €100 (16 passengers). Tolls, taxes and the name-sign pickup are included.
Is a Trinktaxi from Istanbul Airport to Bird Nest Suites a normal taxi?
It is a taxi you book ahead: a private car just for your group, from Istanbul Airport to your door in Bird Nest Suites. There is no meter – the price, from €65 per car, is fixed when you book, and luggage or traffic never adds to it.
Do you stop right at Bird Nest Suites?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Dere 2. Sokağı Ergenekon). If the entrance is blocked at that moment, you are let out at the nearest point a car can reach.
When should I leave Bird Nest Suites 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 Bird Nest Suites?
Closest to the hotel: Lütfi Kırdar Convention and Exhibition Centre (430 m, 6 min walk), Teşvikiye Mosque (630 m, 8 min walk) and Atatürk Museum (640 m, 9 min walk). Distances are straight-line.
Which car suits a big group going to Bird Nest Suites?
For Bird Nest Suites 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.