Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €55
- Round trip
- €110
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Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Büyük Şahinler Hotel: Private Taxi
Located in Sultanahmet, roughly 45 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 Büyük Şahinler Hotel it is roughly 45 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 41 km, with cars from €55.
- Route
- Istanbul Airport (IST) → Büyük Şahinler Hotel, Sultanahmet
- Distance
- ~45 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 45 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?
Büyük Şahinler Hotel is also about 41 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
Büyük Şahinler Hotel is a city hotel on Mesihpaşa Caddesi in the Laleli and Mimar Kemalettin area of Fatih, on Istanbul's historic peninsula. Beyazıt Square and the Şehzade Mosque are a short walk away, the Grand Bazaar is a few minutes' walk further, and the Süleymaniye Mosque is a short drive. Close neighbours include Bekdaş Hotel Deluxe, DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul Old Town and Crowne Plaza Istanbul Old City.
Trinktaxi serves this hotel from both Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW), and the two prices are shown side by side on this page. Before you book, check which airport your ticket actually lands at and pick that route; your driver will be waiting in arrivals with a name sign and take you door to door.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Beyazıt Square | 540 m | 7 min walk |
| Şehzade Mosque | 640 m | 9 min walk |
| Grand Bazaar | 860 m | 11 min walk |
| Süleymaniye Mosque | 1.0 km | 13 min walk |
| Little Hagia Sophia Mosque | 1.3 km | 17 min walk |
| Fatih Mosque | 1.5 km | 19 min walk |
| Blue Mosque | 1.6 km | 20 min walk |
| Hagia Sophia Square | 1.8 km | 22 min walk |
Büyük Şahinler Hotel → 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 Büyük Şahinler Hotel.
How long is the ride from Istanbul Airport to Büyük Şahinler Hotel?
Büyük Şahinler Hotel sits in Sultanahmet, roughly 45 km from the airport – about 45 min in normal traffic. Traffic or a late flight never changes the price.
What does a car to Büyük Şahinler Hotel 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 Büyük Şahinler Hotel a normal taxi?
It is a taxi you book ahead: a private car just for your group, from Istanbul Airport to your door in Büyük Şahinler Hotel. 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 Büyük Şahinler Hotel?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Mesihpaşa Caddesi Mimar Kemalettin). If the entrance is blocked at that moment, you are let out at the nearest point a car can reach.
When should I leave Büyük Şahinler Hotel 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 Büyük Şahinler Hotel?
Yes. Büyük Şahinler Hotel is about 41 km and 40 min from Sabiha Gökçen Airport, with cars from €55. Choose Sabiha Gökçen Airport as the pickup in the booking form.
What can I find around Büyük Şahinler Hotel?
Closest to the hotel: Beyazıt Square (540 m, 7 min walk), Şehzade Mosque (640 m, 9 min walk) and Grand Bazaar (860 m, 11 min walk). Distances are straight-line.
Which car suits a big group going to Büyük Şahinler Hotel?
For Büyük Şahinler Hotel 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.