Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €55
- Round trip
- €110
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Istanbul Airport → Holiday Inn Istanbul - Şişli: Private Taxi & Transfer
Located in Fatih, roughly 42 km and 40 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 Holiday Inn Istanbul - Şişli it is roughly 42 km, about 40 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) → Holiday Inn Istanbul - Şişli, Fatih
- Distance
- ~42 km
- Travel time
- ~40 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 40 min for the 42 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
Holiday Inn Istanbul - Şişli is a city hotel on Turgut Özal Millet Caddesi in the Mevlanakapı area of Fatih, close to the old land walls of the historic peninsula. The Panorama History Museum is a few minutes' walk away, while the Chora Mosque (Kariye), the Fatih Mosque, the Fethiye Museum and the Tekfur Palace Museum are a short drive away. Akgün Hotel Istanbul and Ottoman Life Boutique Hotel are among the nearby hotels.
Despite the Şişli in its name, the hotel sits in Fatih on the European side, and both airports are served: pick Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen according to your flight, since the page shows prices from both. Booking your return transfer at the same time keeps your departure day simple.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Panorama 1453 History Museum | 510 m | 7 min walk |
| Chora Mosque (Kariye) | 1.8 km | 23 min walk |
| Fatih Mosque | 2.0 km | 25 min walk |
| Fethiye Museum (Pammakaristos) | 2.1 km | 27 min walk |
| Tekfur Palace Museum | 2.1 km | 27 min walk |
| Şehzade Mosque | 2.6 km | by car |
| Balat Ferry Pier | 2.7 km | by car |
| Yedikule Fortress | 2.8 km | by car |
Holiday Inn Istanbul - Şişli → Istanbul Airport: Taxi for Your Departure
Expect about 40 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 Holiday Inn Istanbul - Şişli.
How long is the ride from Istanbul Airport to Holiday Inn Istanbul - Şişli?
Holiday Inn Istanbul - Şişli sits in Fatih, roughly 42 km from the airport – about 40 min in normal traffic. Traffic or a late flight never changes the price.
What does a car to Holiday Inn Istanbul - Şişli 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 Holiday Inn Istanbul - Şişli a normal taxi?
It is a taxi you book ahead: a private car just for your group, from Istanbul Airport to your door in Holiday Inn Istanbul - Şişli. 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 Holiday Inn Istanbul - Şişli?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Turgut Özal Millet Caddesi Mevlanakapı). If the entrance is blocked at that moment, you are let out at the nearest point a car can reach.
When should I leave Holiday Inn Istanbul - Şişli for Istanbul Airport?
The drive is about 40 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.
Which car suits a big group going to Holiday Inn Istanbul - Şişli?
For Holiday Inn Istanbul - Şişli 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 Holiday Inn Istanbul - Şişli?
Closest to the hotel: Panorama 1453 History Museum (510 m, 7 min walk), Chora Mosque (Kariye) (1.8 km, 23 min walk) and Fatih Mosque (2.0 km, 25 min walk). Distances are straight-line.