Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €65
- Round trip
- €130
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Istanbul Airport → Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus: Private Taxi & Transfer
Located in Nişantaşı, roughly 42 km and 40 min from the terminal. A private car to the hotel door, price fixed in advance, cash to the driver.
- from €65
- Fixed price
- Free cancellation
- Pay in the vehicle
Key facts
From Istanbul Airport (IST) to Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus it is roughly 42 km, about 40 min by car. With Trinktaxi the cheapest car is the Economy for up to 3 travellers, from €65 one way; the VIP Sprinter takes up to 16 travellers for €100. You pay the driver the price you booked.
- Route
- Istanbul Airport (IST) → Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus, Nişantaşı
- Distance
- ~42 km
- Travel time
- ~40 min
- Price
- from €65 one way · €130 return (per vehicle)
- Vehicles
- Economy €65 (3 passengers) · First Class €70 (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 | €21.67 | €43.33 |
| First Class | 6 | €11.67 | €23.33 |
| 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 42 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
Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus is a city hotel on Cumhuriyet Caddesi in Harbiye, between Taksim and Nişantaşı. Maçka Democracy Park and the Lütfi Kırdar Convention and Exhibition Centre are a few minutes' walk away, and Teşvikiye Mosque, Taksim Square and the Dolmabahçe Clock Tower can also be reached in a short walk. Dolmabahçe Palace is a short drive. Luce Suites Taksim, Grand Hyatt Istanbul and 5 Boutique Hotel are close neighbours.
When you book your transfer to Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus, add your flight number. The flight is tracked, so if you land late or early your driver adjusts accordingly and still waits for you in the arrivals hall with a name sign.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Maçka Democracy Park | 310 m | 4 min walk |
| Lütfi Kırdar Convention and Exhibition Centre | 330 m | 5 min walk |
| Teşvikiye Mosque | 670 m | 9 min walk |
| Taksim Square | 840 m | 11 min walk |
| Dolmabahçe Clock Tower | 950 m | 12 min walk |
| Dolmabahçe Palace | 1.1 km | 14 min walk |
| Atatürk Museum | 1.3 km | 17 min walk |
| Kabataş Ferry Pier | 1.3 km | 17 min walk |
Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus → 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 Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus.
How long is the ride from Istanbul Airport to Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus?
Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus sits in Nişantaşı, roughly 42 km from the airport – about 40 min in normal traffic. Traffic or a late flight never changes the price.
What does a car to Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus cost?
Per car, not per traveller. One way: Economy €65 (3 passengers), First Class €70 (6 passengers), VIP Sprinter €100 (16 passengers). Tolls, taxes and the name-sign pickup are included.
Is a Trinktaxi from Istanbul Airport to Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus a normal taxi?
It is a taxi you book ahead: a private car just for your group, from Istanbul Airport to your door in Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus. There is no meter – the price, from €65 per car, is fixed when you book, and luggage or traffic never adds to it.
Do you stop right at Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Cumhuriyet Caddesi 50 Harbiye). If the entrance is blocked at that moment, you are let out at the nearest point a car can reach.
When should I leave Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus 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.
What can I find around Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus?
Closest to the hotel: Maçka Democracy Park (310 m, 4 min walk), Lütfi Kırdar Convention and Exhibition Centre (330 m, 5 min walk) and Teşvikiye Mosque (670 m, 9 min walk). Distances are straight-line.
Which car suits a big group going to Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus?
For Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus 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.