Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €60
- Round trip
- €120
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Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Lausos Palace Hotel: Private Taxi
Located in Şişli, roughly 41 km and 40 min from the terminal. A private car to the hotel door, price fixed in advance, cash to the driver.
- from €60
- Fixed price
- Free cancellation
- Pay in the vehicle
Key facts
From Istanbul Airport (IST) to Lausos Palace Hotel it is roughly 41 km, about 40 min by car. With Trinktaxi the cheapest car is the Economy for up to 3 travellers, from €60 one way; the VIP Sprinter takes up to 16 travellers for €95. You pay the driver the price you booked. From Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) it is about 41 km, with cars from €65.
- Route
- Istanbul Airport (IST) → Lausos Palace Hotel, Şişli
- Distance
- ~41 km
- Travel time
- ~40 min
- Price
- from €60 one way · €120 return (per vehicle)
- Vehicles
- Economy €60 (3 passengers) · First Class €65 (6 passengers) · VIP Sprinter €95 (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 | €20 | €40 |
| First Class | 6 | €10.83 | €21.67 |
| VIP Sprinter | 16 | €5.94 | €11.88 |
Best value for a full group: the VIP Sprinter, about €5.94 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 41 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?
Lausos Palace Hotel is also about 41 km · 40 min from Sabiha Gökçen Airport. One-way prices per car.
Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €65
- Round trip
- €130
First Class
- 6
- 6
- One way
- €70
- Round trip
- €140
VIP Sprinter
- 16
- 16
- One way
- €90
- Round trip
- €180
Where the hotel is
Lausos Palace Hotel is a city hotel in Şişli, set between Şişli Square and the Nişantaşı side of the district. The Atatürk Museum, Cevahir Shopping Mall, Şişli Square and Teşvikiye Mosque are all within a few minutes' walk, while Mecidiyeköy Square and the Lütfi Kırdar Convention and Exhibition Centre are a short drive away. Neighbouring hotels include Boutique Hotel Riva, Nishant Boutique Hotel and Nişantaşı My Residence Hotel.
For business travellers heading to meetings in Şişli or Mecidiyeköy, the transfer price is fixed when you book, so the fare does not change with heavy traffic. Payment is made in the vehicle, which keeps things simple on a work trip, and the driver meets you with a name sign at Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Atatürk Museum | 610 m | 8 min walk |
| Cevahir Shopping Mall | 630 m | 8 min walk |
| Şişli Square | 720 m | 10 min walk |
| Teşvikiye Mosque | 850 m | 11 min walk |
| Mecidiyeköy Square | 1.1 km | 14 min walk |
| Lütfi Kırdar Convention and Exhibition Centre | 1.1 km | 15 min walk |
| Ara Güler Museum | 1.2 km | 15 min walk |
| Maçka Democracy Park | 1.4 km | 18 min walk |
Lausos Palace Hotel → 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
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All prices for ŞişliQuestions travellers ask us
Short answers about the ride from Istanbul Airport to Lausos Palace Hotel.
How long is the ride from Istanbul Airport to Lausos Palace Hotel?
Lausos Palace Hotel sits in Şişli, roughly 41 km from the airport – about 40 min in normal traffic. Traffic or a late flight never changes the price.
What does a car to Lausos Palace Hotel cost?
Per car, not per traveller. One way: Economy €60 (3 passengers), First Class €65 (6 passengers), VIP Sprinter €95 (16 passengers). Tolls, taxes and the name-sign pickup are included.
Is a Trinktaxi from Istanbul Airport to Lausos Palace Hotel a normal taxi?
It is a taxi you book ahead: a private car just for your group, from Istanbul Airport to your door in Lausos Palace Hotel. There is no meter – the price, from €60 per car, is fixed when you book, and luggage or traffic never adds to it.
Do you stop right at Lausos Palace Hotel?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (19 Mayıs Caddesi 19 Mayıs). If the entrance is blocked at that moment, you are let out at the nearest point a car can reach.
When should I leave Lausos Palace Hotel 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.
Can I land at Sabiha Gökçen Airport and still get to Lausos Palace Hotel?
Yes. Lausos Palace Hotel is about 41 km and 40 min from Sabiha Gökçen Airport, with cars from €65. Choose Sabiha Gökçen Airport as the pickup in the booking form.
What can I find around Lausos Palace Hotel?
Closest to the hotel: Atatürk Museum (610 m, 8 min walk), Cevahir Shopping Mall (630 m, 8 min walk) and Şişli Square (720 m, 10 min walk). Distances are straight-line.
Which car suits a big group going to Lausos Palace Hotel?
For Lausos Palace Hotel the biggest option is the VIP Sprinter: up to 16 travellers for €95 one way. The booking form only offers cars that fit your group.