Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €55
- Round trip
- €110
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Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Hotel Empress Zoe: Private Taxi
Located in Sultanahmet, roughly 46 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 Hotel Empress Zoe it is roughly 46 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 39 km, with cars from €55.
- Route
- Istanbul Airport (IST) → Hotel Empress Zoe, Sultanahmet
- Distance
- ~46 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 46 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?
Hotel Empress Zoe is also about 39 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
Hidden on Adliye Sokağı in Cankurtaran, Hotel Empress Zoe sits in the small grid of lanes between Hagia Sophia and the old sea walls of Sultanahmet. The Arasta Bazaar is a few minutes' walk away, and Gülhane Park and the Basilica Cistern are each a short walk. Close neighbours include İshak Paşa Palace by Signature Hotels, Hotel Valide Sultan Konağı and Seven Hills Hotel.
Adliye Sokağı and the surrounding streets are narrow, steep in places and partly closed to cars, so the vehicle may not reach the hotel door itself. Your driver then stops at the nearest accessible point and helps you with your luggage for the final short walk. Mentioning the hotel name in the booking notes lets the driver plan the drop-off in advance.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Hagia Sophia Square | 180 m | 3 min walk |
| Blue Mosque | 370 m | 5 min walk |
| Topkapı Palace | 580 m | 8 min walk |
| Little Hagia Sophia Mosque | 850 m | 11 min walk |
| Grand Bazaar | 1.2 km | 16 min walk |
| Beyazıt Square | 1.5 km | 19 min walk |
| Karaköy Ferry Pier | 1.7 km | 22 min walk |
| Süleymaniye Mosque | 1.8 km | 23 min walk |
Hotel Empress Zoe → 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
More hotels close by
All prices for Sultanahmet- İshak Paşa Palace by Signature Hotels Sultanahmet · 70 m
- Hotel Valide Sultan Konağı Sultanahmet · 80 m
- GLK Premier Regency Suites & Spa Sultanahmet · 110 m
- Seven Hills Hotel Sultanahmet · 110 m
- Hagia Sophia Mansions Istanbul, Curio Collection by Hilton Sultanahmet · 170 m
- Magnaura Palace Hotel Sultanahmet · 180 m
Questions travellers ask us
Short answers about the ride from Istanbul Airport to Hotel Empress Zoe.
How long is the ride from Istanbul Airport to Hotel Empress Zoe?
Hotel Empress Zoe sits in Sultanahmet, roughly 46 km from the airport – about 45 min in normal traffic. Traffic or a late flight never changes the price.
What does a car to Hotel Empress Zoe 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 Hotel Empress Zoe a normal taxi?
It is a taxi you book ahead: a private car just for your group, from Istanbul Airport to your door in Hotel Empress Zoe. 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 Hotel Empress Zoe?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Adliye Sokağı Cankurtaran). If the entrance is blocked at that moment, you are let out at the nearest point a car can reach.
When should I leave Hotel Empress Zoe 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 Hotel Empress Zoe?
Yes. Hotel Empress Zoe is about 39 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 Hotel Empress Zoe?
Closest to the hotel: Hagia Sophia Square (180 m, 3 min walk), Blue Mosque (370 m, 5 min walk) and Topkapı Palace (580 m, 8 min walk). Distances are straight-line.
Which car suits a big group going to Hotel Empress Zoe?
For Hotel Empress Zoe 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.