Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €55
- Round trip
- €110
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Istanbul Airport → Galata 1875 Suites: Private Taxi & Transfer
Located in Beyoğlu, 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 Galata 1875 Suites 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.
- Route
- Istanbul Airport (IST) → Galata 1875 Suites, Beyoğlu
- 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.
Where the hotel is
Galata 1875 Suites is an apartment-style suite hotel on Lüleci Hendek Sokağı, on the Galata side of Beyoğlu. Galata Tower, Istanbul Modern, the Museum of Innocence, Karaköy Ferry Pier and the Pera Museum are all a short walk away, and İstiklal Avenue can be reached on foot as well. Nearby hotels include World House Boutique Hotel, Georges Hotel Galata and The Peninsula Istanbul.
If you are travelling as a larger group or with several families together, choose a bigger vehicle when you book. The vehicle list shows the passenger and luggage capacity of each option, so everyone can arrive at the hotel together in one vehicle instead of splitting up. The price is fixed for the whole group and can be paid in the vehicle.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Galata Tower | 330 m | 5 min walk |
| Istanbul Modern Art Museum | 410 m | 6 min walk |
| Museum of Innocence | 510 m | 7 min walk |
| Karaköy Ferry Pier | 570 m | 8 min walk |
| Pera Museum | 640 m | 8 min walk |
| İstiklal Avenue | 820 m | 11 min walk |
| Taksim Square | 1.4 km | 18 min walk |
| Kabataş Ferry Pier | 1.5 km | 20 min walk |
Galata 1875 Suites → 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 Galata 1875 Suites.
How long is the ride from Istanbul Airport to Galata 1875 Suites?
Galata 1875 Suites sits in Beyoğlu, 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 Galata 1875 Suites 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 Galata 1875 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 Galata 1875 Suites. 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 Galata 1875 Suites?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Lüleci Hendek Sokağı 25 Beyoglu). If the entrance is blocked at that moment, you are let out at the nearest point a car can reach.
When should I leave Galata 1875 Suites 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.
What can I find around Galata 1875 Suites?
Closest to the hotel: Galata Tower (330 m, 5 min walk), Istanbul Modern Art Museum (410 m, 6 min walk) and Museum of Innocence (510 m, 7 min walk). Distances are straight-line.
Which car suits a big group going to Galata 1875 Suites?
For Galata 1875 Suites 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.