Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €55
- Round trip
- €110
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Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Crowne Plaza Istanbul Old City: Private Taxi
Located in Sultanahmet, 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 €55
- Fixed price
- Free cancellation
- Pay in the vehicle
Key facts
From Istanbul Airport (IST) to Crowne Plaza Istanbul Old City it is roughly 44 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 42 km, with cars from €55.
- Route
- Istanbul Airport (IST) → Crowne Plaza Istanbul Old City, Sultanahmet
- Distance
- ~44 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 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?
Crowne Plaza Istanbul Old City is also about 42 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
Crowne Plaza Istanbul Old City is a city hotel on Fethi Bey Caddesi in the Balabanağa quarter of Fatih, on Istanbul's historic peninsula. The Şehzade Mosque and Beyazıt Square are a short walk away, the Süleymaniye Mosque and the Grand Bazaar a few minutes' walk, and the Fatih Mosque a short drive. Hotels nearby include Hotel Kalkan, Yiğitalp Hotel and Zurich Hotel Istanbul.
For business travellers the fixed price keeps things simple: the fare is agreed in advance, it does not change with traffic, and you pay in the vehicle. If your meeting schedule shifts, free cancellation keeps your transfer to Crowne Plaza Istanbul Old City flexible.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Şehzade Mosque | 440 m | 6 min walk |
| Beyazıt Square | 560 m | 8 min walk |
| Süleymaniye Mosque | 890 m | 12 min walk |
| Grand Bazaar | 890 m | 12 min walk |
| Fatih Mosque | 1.3 km | 16 min walk |
| Little Hagia Sophia Mosque | 1.5 km | 19 min walk |
| Blue Mosque | 1.7 km | 22 min walk |
| Hagia Sophia Square | 1.9 km | 24 min walk |
Crowne Plaza Istanbul Old City → 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 Crowne Plaza Istanbul Old City.
How long is the ride from Istanbul Airport to Crowne Plaza Istanbul Old City?
Crowne Plaza Istanbul Old City sits in Sultanahmet, 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 Crowne Plaza Istanbul Old City 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 Crowne Plaza Istanbul Old City a normal taxi?
It is a taxi you book ahead: a private car just for your group, from Istanbul Airport to your door in Crowne Plaza Istanbul Old City. 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 Crowne Plaza Istanbul Old City?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Fethi Bey Caddesi Balabanağa). If the entrance is blocked at that moment, you are let out at the nearest point a car can reach.
When should I leave Crowne Plaza Istanbul Old City 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 Crowne Plaza Istanbul Old City?
Yes. Crowne Plaza Istanbul Old City is about 42 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 Crowne Plaza Istanbul Old City?
Closest to the hotel: Şehzade Mosque (440 m, 6 min walk), Beyazıt Square (560 m, 8 min walk) and Süleymaniye Mosque (890 m, 12 min walk). Distances are straight-line.
Which car suits a big group going to Crowne Plaza Istanbul Old City?
For Crowne Plaza Istanbul Old City 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.