Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €55
- Round trip
- €110
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Istanbul Airport → ibis Istanbul Esenyurt: Private Taxi & Transfer
Located in Esenyurt, roughly 40 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 ibis Istanbul Esenyurt it is roughly 40 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) → ibis Istanbul Esenyurt, Esenyurt
- Distance
- ~40 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 40 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
ibis Istanbul Esenyurt is a budget-friendly city hotel on Istanbul's west side, in the Mevlana neighbourhood of Esenyurt near the Beylikdüzü border. Marmara Park Mall is a few minutes' walk away, while Beylikdüzü Centenary Square, Torium Shopping Mall and City Center Outlet Mall are a short drive. Nearby hotels include Beymarmara Otel, Boris Hotel and Beynova Hotel.
Both Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) are served, and each price is shown on this page. A practical tip: book your return to the airport together with your arrival transfer. The fixed price is locked in from the start, the driver collects you from the hotel entrance on departure day, and free cancellation keeps the plan flexible if your dates change.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Marmara Park Mall | 470 m | 6 min walk |
| Beylikdüzü Centenary Square | 1.2 km | 16 min walk |
| Torium Shopping Mall | 2.0 km | 26 min walk |
| City Center Outlet Mall | 2.4 km | 30 min walk |
| Fatih Park | 2.8 km | by car |
| Istanbul Outlet Park | 3.0 km | by car |
| Perlavista Shopping Mall | 3.2 km | by car |
| Esenyurt Square | 3.3 km | by car |
ibis Istanbul Esenyurt → 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 ibis Istanbul Esenyurt.
How long is the ride from Istanbul Airport to ibis Istanbul Esenyurt?
ibis Istanbul Esenyurt sits in Esenyurt, roughly 40 km from the airport – about 40 min in normal traffic. Traffic or a late flight never changes the price.
What does a car to ibis Istanbul Esenyurt 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 ibis Istanbul Esenyurt a normal taxi?
It is a taxi you book ahead: a private car just for your group, from Istanbul Airport to your door in ibis Istanbul Esenyurt. 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 ibis Istanbul Esenyurt?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Fatih Caddesi Mevlana). If the entrance is blocked at that moment, you are let out at the nearest point a car can reach.
When should I leave ibis Istanbul Esenyurt 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 ibis Istanbul Esenyurt?
For ibis Istanbul Esenyurt 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 ibis Istanbul Esenyurt?
Closest to the hotel: Marmara Park Mall (470 m, 6 min walk), Beylikdüzü Centenary Square (1.2 km, 16 min walk) and Torium Shopping Mall (2.0 km, 26 min walk). Distances are straight-line.