Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €50
- Round trip
- €100
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Istanbul Airport → King City Hotel & Spa: Private Taxi & Transfer
Located in Başakşehir, roughly 34 km and 35 min from the terminal. A private car to the hotel door, price fixed in advance, cash to the driver.
- from €50
- Fixed price
- Free cancellation
- Pay in the vehicle
Key facts
From Istanbul Airport (IST) to King City Hotel & Spa it is roughly 34 km, about 35 min by car. With Trinktaxi the cheapest car is the Economy for up to 3 travellers, from €50 one way; the VIP Sprinter takes up to 16 travellers for €85. You pay the driver the price you booked.
- Route
- Istanbul Airport (IST) → King City Hotel & Spa, Başakşehir
- Distance
- ~34 km
- Travel time
- ~35 min
- Price
- from €50 one way · €100 return (per vehicle)
- Vehicles
- Economy €50 (3 passengers) · First Class €55 (6 passengers) · VIP Sprinter €85 (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 | €16.67 | €33.33 |
| First Class | 6 | €9.17 | €18.33 |
| VIP Sprinter | 16 | €5.31 | €10.63 |
Best value for a full group: the VIP Sprinter, about €5.31 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 35 min for the 34 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
King City Hotel & Spa is a city hotel with a spa, as its name suggests, on Halkalı Caddesi in Mahmutbey, Bağcılar, on Istanbul's west side. The historic Hasanderesi Bridge, Airport Shopping Mall and Misstanbul Shopping Mall are a short drive away. TRYP by Wyndham Istanbul Basın Ekspres is a few minutes' walk from the hotel, and Clarion Hotel Istanbul Mahmutbey and Nova Plaza Prime Hotel are also close by.
Travelling with children? Add a baby seat or child seat from the extras when you book, and the vehicle will be waiting at the airport with it already fitted. Your little ones ride safely from the terminal to the hotel door, whether you arrive at Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen; prices for both are shown on this page.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| 212 Outlet Mall | 850 m | 11 min walk |
| Deposite Outlet Mall | 3.1 km | by car |
| Misstanbul Shopping Mall | 5.5 km | by car |
| Historic Hasanderesi Bridge | 5.6 km | by car |
| Airport Shopping Mall | 6.0 km | by car |
| Başak Center Mall | 6.1 km | by car |
| Küçükçekmece Square | 7.2 km | by car |
| Terasium Shopping Mall | 7.3 km | by car |
King City Hotel & Spa → Istanbul Airport: Taxi for Your Departure
Expect about 35 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 Başakşehir- TRYP by Wyndham Istanbul Basın Ekspres Başakşehir · 860 m
- Clarion Hotel Istanbul Mahmutbey Başakşehir · 1.4 km
- Nova Plaza Prime Hotel Başakşehir · 1.7 km
- Holiday Inn Istanbul Airport Florya · 2.0 km
- Hilton Garden Inn Istanbul Atatürk Airport Florya · 2.4 km
- Hilton Mall of Istanbul Başakşehir · 2.5 km
Questions travellers ask us
Short answers about the ride from Istanbul Airport to King City Hotel & Spa.
How long is the ride from Istanbul Airport to King City Hotel & Spa?
King City Hotel & Spa sits in Başakşehir, roughly 34 km from the airport – about 35 min in normal traffic. Traffic or a late flight never changes the price.
What does a car to King City Hotel & Spa cost?
Per car, not per traveller. One way: Economy €50 (3 passengers), First Class €55 (6 passengers), VIP Sprinter €85 (16 passengers). Tolls, taxes and the name-sign pickup are included.
Is a Trinktaxi from Istanbul Airport to King City Hotel & Spa a normal taxi?
It is a taxi you book ahead: a private car just for your group, from Istanbul Airport to your door in King City Hotel & Spa. There is no meter – the price, from €50 per car, is fixed when you book, and luggage or traffic never adds to it.
Do you stop right at King City Hotel & Spa?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Halkalı Caddesi 102 Mahmutbey Bağcılar). If the entrance is blocked at that moment, you are let out at the nearest point a car can reach.
When should I leave King City Hotel & Spa for Istanbul Airport?
The drive is about 35 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 King City Hotel & Spa?
For King City Hotel & Spa the biggest option is the VIP Sprinter: up to 16 travellers for €85 one way. The booking form only offers cars that fit your group.
What can I find around King City Hotel & Spa?
Closest to the hotel: 212 Outlet Mall (850 m, 11 min walk), Deposite Outlet Mall (3.1 km) and Misstanbul Shopping Mall (5.5 km). Distances are straight-line.