Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €60
- Round trip
- €120
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Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Mercure Istanbul Bomonti: 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 Mercure Istanbul Bomonti 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 42 km, with cars from €65.
- Route
- Istanbul Airport (IST) → Mercure Istanbul Bomonti, 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?
Mercure Istanbul Bomonti is also about 42 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
Mercure Istanbul Bomonti is a city hotel on Ergenekon Caddesi in Şişli, where the Feriköy and Bomonti quarters meet. The Ara Güler Museum and the Atatürk Museum are a short walk away, and Şişli Square can be reached in a few minutes on foot. Teşvikiye Mosque and Cevahir Shopping Mall are a short drive. Neighbouring hotels include La Wisteria Boutique Hotel Istanbul and Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center.
Add your flight number when you book the transfer to Mercure Istanbul Bomonti. The driver follows the flight and adjusts the pick-up if you land early or late, at Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen, and waits for you with a name sign. Cancellation remains free if your plans change.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Ara Güler Museum | 460 m | 6 min walk |
| Atatürk Museum | 490 m | 7 min walk |
| Şişli Square | 870 m | 11 min walk |
| Lütfi Kırdar Convention and Exhibition Centre | 1.0 km | 13 min walk |
| Teşvikiye Mosque | 1.2 km | 15 min walk |
| Cevahir Shopping Mall | 1.3 km | 17 min walk |
| Maçka Democracy Park | 1.5 km | 19 min walk |
| Mecidiyeköy Square | 1.7 km | 22 min walk |
Mercure Istanbul Bomonti → 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 Mercure Istanbul Bomonti.
How long is the ride from Istanbul Airport to Mercure Istanbul Bomonti?
Mercure Istanbul Bomonti 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 Mercure Istanbul Bomonti 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 Mercure Istanbul Bomonti a normal taxi?
It is a taxi you book ahead: a private car just for your group, from Istanbul Airport to your door in Mercure Istanbul Bomonti. 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 Mercure Istanbul Bomonti?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (ERGENEKON CD. NO: 62 / A FERİKÖY / ŞİŞLİ 34377 İSTANBUL TÜRKİYE 62 / A Cumhuriyet). If the entrance is blocked at that moment, you are let out at the nearest point a car can reach.
When should I leave Mercure Istanbul Bomonti 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 Mercure Istanbul Bomonti?
Yes. Mercure Istanbul Bomonti is about 42 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 Mercure Istanbul Bomonti?
Closest to the hotel: Ara Güler Museum (460 m, 6 min walk), Atatürk Museum (490 m, 7 min walk) and Şişli Square (870 m, 11 min walk). Distances are straight-line.
Which car suits a big group going to Mercure Istanbul Bomonti?
For Mercure Istanbul Bomonti 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.