Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €55
- Round trip
- €110
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Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Gezi Hotel Bosphorus: Private Taxi
Located in Taksim, roughly 43 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 Gezi Hotel Bosphorus it is roughly 43 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) → Gezi Hotel Bosphorus, Taksim
- Distance
- ~43 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 43 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?
Gezi Hotel Bosphorus 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
Gezi Hotel Bosphorus shares its address on Hariciye Konağı Sokağı with CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel Istanbul, on the Gümüşsuyu slope that drops from Taksim towards the water. İstiklal Avenue and the Museum of Innocence are each a short walk away, and Dolmabahçe Palace on the Bosphorus shore is a short drive. The Marmara Taksim is another close neighbour a little further up the hill.
When you plan the ride back, allow extra time. Traffic around Taksim and along the Bosphorus shore can be heavy at rush hour, and a transfer to Sabiha Gökçen crosses one of the bridges to the Asian side. Set your pick-up earlier than you think you need; the fixed price stays the same regardless of the traffic.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Taksim Square | 420 m | 6 min walk |
| Kabataş Ferry Pier | 550 m | 7 min walk |
| Dolmabahçe Clock Tower | 760 m | 10 min walk |
| Museum of Innocence | 830 m | 11 min walk |
| İstiklal Avenue | 850 m | 11 min walk |
| Dolmabahçe Palace | 1.1 km | 14 min walk |
| Istanbul Modern Art Museum | 1.1 km | 14 min walk |
| Maçka Democracy Park | 1.1 km | 15 min walk |
Gezi Hotel Bosphorus → 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 Gezi Hotel Bosphorus.
How long is the ride from Istanbul Airport to Gezi Hotel Bosphorus?
Gezi Hotel Bosphorus sits in Taksim, roughly 43 km from the airport – about 45 min in normal traffic. Traffic or a late flight never changes the price.
What does a car to Gezi Hotel Bosphorus 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 Gezi Hotel Bosphorus a normal taxi?
It is a taxi you book ahead: a private car just for your group, from Istanbul Airport to your door in Gezi Hotel Bosphorus. 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 Gezi Hotel Bosphorus?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Hariciye Konağı Sokağı Gümüşsuyu). If the entrance is blocked at that moment, you are let out at the nearest point a car can reach.
When should I leave Gezi Hotel Bosphorus 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 Gezi Hotel Bosphorus?
Yes. Gezi Hotel Bosphorus 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.
Which car suits a big group going to Gezi Hotel Bosphorus?
For Gezi Hotel Bosphorus 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.
What can I find around Gezi Hotel Bosphorus?
Closest to the hotel: Taksim Square (420 m, 6 min walk), Kabataş Ferry Pier (550 m, 7 min walk) and Dolmabahçe Clock Tower (760 m, 10 min walk). Distances are straight-line.