Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €55
- Round trip
- €110
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Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Empire Palace Hotel & Spa: 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 Empire Palace Hotel & Spa 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 40 km, with cars from €55.
- Route
- Istanbul Airport (IST) → Empire Palace Hotel & Spa, 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?
Empire 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
Empire Palace Hotel & Spa is a city hotel in the Hocapaşa quarter of Sirkeci, on the historic peninsula in Istanbul's Fatih district. Topkapı Palace and Hagia Sophia Square are a short walk away, while the Grand Bazaar and the Blue Mosque can be reached in a few minutes' walk. Hotel Sultania, Romance Istanbul Hotel, Black Tulip Hotel and Levni Hotel & Spa are all close neighbours.
When you book your arrival, it makes sense to reserve the return journey at the same time. Your pick-up from Empire Palace Hotel & Spa on departure day is then settled from the start at the same fixed price, and free cancellation applies if your plans change.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Topkapı Palace | 500 m | 7 min walk |
| Hagia Sophia Square | 630 m | 8 min walk |
| Grand Bazaar | 840 m | 11 min walk |
| Blue Mosque | 840 m | 11 min walk |
| Karaköy Ferry Pier | 950 m | 12 min walk |
| Beyazıt Square | 1.2 km | 15 min walk |
| Süleymaniye Mosque | 1.2 km | 16 min walk |
| Little Hagia Sophia Mosque | 1.2 km | 16 min walk |
Empire 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 Empire Palace Hotel & Spa.
How long is the ride from Istanbul Airport to Empire Palace Hotel & Spa?
Empire Palace Hotel & Spa 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 Empire 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 Empire 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 Empire 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 Empire Palace Hotel & Spa?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Hüdavendigar Caddesi Hocapaşa). If the entrance is blocked at that moment, you are let out at the nearest point a car can reach.
When should I leave Empire 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 Empire Palace Hotel & Spa?
Yes. Empire 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.
What can I find around Empire Palace Hotel & Spa?
Closest to the hotel: Topkapı Palace (500 m, 7 min walk), Hagia Sophia Square (630 m, 8 min walk) and Grand Bazaar (840 m, 11 min walk). Distances are straight-line.
Which car suits a big group going to Empire Palace Hotel & Spa?
For Empire 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.