Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €55
- Round trip
- €110
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Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Mercure Istanbul Taksim: Private Taxi
Located in Taksim, roughly 43 km and 45 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 Mercure Istanbul Taksim it is roughly 43 km, about 45 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. From Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) it is about 41 km, with cars from €55.
- Route
- Istanbul Airport (IST) → Mercure Istanbul Taksim, Taksim
- Distance
- ~43 km
- Travel time
- ~45 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 45 min for the 43 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 Taksim is also about 41 km · 40 min from Sabiha Gökçen Airport. One-way prices per car.
Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €55
- Round trip
- €110
First Class
- 6
- 6
- One way
- €60
- Round trip
- €120
VIP Sprinter
- 16
- 16
- One way
- €90
- Round trip
- €180
Where the hotel is
Mercure Istanbul Taksim is a city hotel of the Mercure brand on Tarlabaşı Bulvarı in the Şehit Muhtar neighbourhood, between Taksim Square and the streets of Beyoğlu. İstiklal Avenue and Taksim Square are a short walk away, the Museum of Innocence and the Pera Museum are a few minutes' walk, and Istanbul Modern and Kabataş Ferry Pier are a short drive. Aria Palace Taksim Hotel, Opera House Hotel and Element Pera Residence are its neighbours.
Istanbul traffic can be heavy at peak hours, so when booking your return from Mercure Istanbul Taksim to the airport, plan the pickup with extra time to spare. This matters most for Sabiha Gökçen, as that route crosses the Bosphorus to the Asian side.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| İstiklal Avenue | 350 m | 5 min walk |
| Taksim Square | 430 m | 6 min walk |
| Museum of Innocence | 640 m | 9 min walk |
| Pera Museum | 680 m | 9 min walk |
| Istanbul Modern Art Museum | 1.2 km | 16 min walk |
| Kabataş Ferry Pier | 1.2 km | 16 min walk |
| Galata Tower | 1.3 km | 17 min walk |
| Dolmabahçe Clock Tower | 1.4 km | 18 min walk |
Mercure Istanbul Taksim → Istanbul Airport: Taxi for Your Departure
Expect about 45 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 Mercure Istanbul Taksim.
How long is the ride from Istanbul Airport to Mercure Istanbul Taksim?
Mercure Istanbul Taksim sits in Taksim, roughly 43 km from the airport – about 45 min in normal traffic. Traffic or a late flight never changes the price.
What does a car to Mercure Istanbul Taksim 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 Mercure Istanbul Taksim 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 Taksim. 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 Mercure Istanbul Taksim?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Tarlabaşı Bulvarı Şehit Muhtar). 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 Taksim for Istanbul Airport?
The drive is about 45 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 Taksim?
Yes. Mercure Istanbul Taksim is about 41 km and 40 min from Sabiha Gökçen Airport, with cars from €55. Choose Sabiha Gökçen Airport as the pickup in the booking form.
Which car suits a big group going to Mercure Istanbul Taksim?
For Mercure Istanbul Taksim 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 Mercure Istanbul Taksim?
Closest to the hotel: İstiklal Avenue (350 m, 5 min walk), Taksim Square (430 m, 6 min walk) and Museum of Innocence (640 m, 9 min walk). Distances are straight-line.