Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €60
- Round trip
- €120
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Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul: Private Taxi
Located in Beşiktaş, roughly 44 km and 45 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 Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul it is roughly 44 km, about 45 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 €95. You pay the driver the price you booked. From Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) it is about 38 km, with cars from €55.
- Route
- Istanbul Airport (IST) → Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul, Beşiktaş
- Distance
- ~44 km
- Travel time
- ~45 min
- Price
- from €60 one way · €120 return (per vehicle)
- Vehicles
- Economy €60 (3 passengers) · First Class €65 (6 passengers) · VIP Sprinter €95 (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 | €5.94 | €11.88 |
Best value for a full group: the VIP Sprinter, about €5.94 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 44 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?
Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul is also about 38 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
Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul is a resort-style hotel on Çırağan Caddesi, on the European shore of the Bosphorus in Beşiktaş. Çırağan Palace is a short walk away and Yıldız Park is only a few minutes' walk, while Yıldız Palace, Ortaköy Mosque and the Naval Museum can also be reached on foot. Dolmabahçe Palace is a short drive along the shore road. Neighbouring hotels include Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus, Bosphorus Palace Hotel and Ortaköy Princess Hotel.
If your departure date is already fixed, book the return transfer together with the arrival so the whole trip is arranged in one go. Your driver meets you with a name sign at Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen, both fixed prices are shown on this page, and free cancellation keeps your plans flexible.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Çırağan Palace | 160 m | 2 min walk |
| Yıldız Park | 440 m | 6 min walk |
| Yıldız Palace | 810 m | 11 min walk |
| Ortaköy Mosque | 910 m | 12 min walk |
| Naval Museum | 990 m | 13 min walk |
| Dolmabahçe Palace | 1.5 km | 20 min walk |
| Dolmabahçe Clock Tower | 1.9 km | 24 min walk |
| Teşvikiye Mosque | 2.0 km | 25 min walk |
Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul → 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
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All prices for BeşiktaşQuestions travellers ask us
Short answers about the ride from Istanbul Airport to Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul.
How long is the ride from Istanbul Airport to Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul?
Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul sits in Beşiktaş, roughly 44 km from the airport – about 45 min in normal traffic. Traffic or a late flight never changes the price.
What does a car to Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul cost?
Per car, not per traveller. One way: Economy €60 (3 passengers), First Class €65 (6 passengers), VIP Sprinter €95 (16 passengers). Tolls, taxes and the name-sign pickup are included.
Is a Trinktaxi from Istanbul Airport to Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul a normal taxi?
It is a taxi you book ahead: a private car just for your group, from Istanbul Airport to your door in Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul. 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 Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Çırağan Caddesi Yıldız). If the entrance is blocked at that moment, you are let out at the nearest point a car can reach.
When should I leave Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul 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 Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul?
Yes. Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul is about 38 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 Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul?
Closest to the hotel: Çırağan Palace (160 m, 2 min walk), Yıldız Park (440 m, 6 min walk) and Yıldız Palace (810 m, 11 min walk). Distances are straight-line.
Which car suits a big group going to Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul?
For Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul the biggest option is the VIP Sprinter: up to 16 travellers for €95 one way. The booking form only offers cars that fit your group.