Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €60
- Round trip
- €120
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Istanbul Airport → Le Méridien Istanbul Etiler: Private Taxi & Transfer
Located in Levent, 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 Le Méridien Istanbul Etiler 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 €100. You pay the driver the price you booked.
- Route
- Istanbul Airport (IST) → Le Méridien Istanbul Etiler, Levent
- 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 €100 (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 | €6.25 | €12.50 |
Best value for a full group: the VIP Sprinter, about €6.25 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.
Where the hotel is
Le Méridien Istanbul Etiler is a city hotel in Etiler, on a motorway service road between the Levent business district and the Bosphorus shore on Istanbul's European side. Levent Mosque, Kanyon Shopping Mall and the ferry piers at Rumeli Hisarı and Emirgan are each a short drive away. The nearest neighbouring property is Akmerkez Residence, with Hyatt Centric Levent Istanbul a little further towards Levent.
If your dates are already fixed, book the return to the airport at the same time as the arrival. The pickup at the hotel is then arranged in advance, the fixed price applies to both legs, and free cancellation means you can still adjust the plan if your schedule changes.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Levent Mosque | 1.8 km | 23 min walk |
| Rumeli Hisarı Ferry Pier | 1.9 km | 24 min walk |
| Levent Park | 2.1 km | 27 min walk |
| Kanyon Shopping Mall | 2.3 km | 29 min walk |
| Emirgan Ferry Pier | 2.4 km | 30 min walk |
| Sanayi Mahallesi Metro Station | 2.5 km | by car |
| Sakıp Sabancı Museum | 2.6 km | by car |
| Zincirlikuyu Mosque | 2.8 km | by car |
Le Méridien Istanbul Etiler → 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 Le Méridien Istanbul Etiler.
How long is the ride from Istanbul Airport to Le Méridien Istanbul Etiler?
Le Méridien Istanbul Etiler sits in Levent, 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 Le Méridien Istanbul Etiler cost?
Per car, not per traveller. One way: Economy €60 (3 passengers), First Class €65 (6 passengers), VIP Sprinter €100 (16 passengers). Tolls, taxes and the name-sign pickup are included.
Is a Trinktaxi from Istanbul Airport to Le Méridien Istanbul Etiler a normal taxi?
It is a taxi you book ahead: a private car just for your group, from Istanbul Airport to your door in Le Méridien Istanbul Etiler. 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 Le Méridien Istanbul Etiler?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (O-2 Yanyol Etiler). If the entrance is blocked at that moment, you are let out at the nearest point a car can reach.
When should I leave Le Méridien Istanbul Etiler 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 Le Méridien Istanbul Etiler?
For Le Méridien Istanbul Etiler the biggest option is the VIP Sprinter: up to 16 travellers for €100 one way. The booking form only offers cars that fit your group.
What can I find around Le Méridien Istanbul Etiler?
Closest to the hotel: Levent Mosque (1.8 km, 23 min walk), Rumeli Hisarı Ferry Pier (1.9 km, 24 min walk) and Levent Park (2.1 km, 27 min walk). Distances are straight-line.