Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €55
- Round trip
- €110
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Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Orka Royal Hotel: Private Taxi
Located in Sultanahmet, roughly 45 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 Orka Royal Hotel it is roughly 45 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 40 km, with cars from €55.
- Route
- Istanbul Airport (IST) → Orka Royal Hotel, Sultanahmet
- Distance
- ~45 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 45 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?
Orka Royal Hotel is also about 40 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
Orka Royal Hotel is a city hotel on Darüssade Sokak in the Hocapaşa quarter of Sirkeci, on Istanbul's historic peninsula. Topkapı Palace, Hagia Sophia Square and the Karaköy ferry pier are a short walk away, the Grand Bazaar and the Blue Mosque a few minutes' walk, and the Süleymaniye Mosque a short drive. Close neighbours include Levni Hotel & Spa, Neorion Hotel and Sirkeci Mansion.
If your return flight leaves from Sabiha Gökçen, the drive from Orka Royal Hotel crosses one of the Bosphorus bridges to the Asian side. Bridge traffic can be heavy, so allow extra time when you choose your pick-up time for the return transfer.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Topkapı Palace | 530 m | 7 min walk |
| Hagia Sophia Square | 770 m | 10 min walk |
| Karaköy Ferry Pier | 810 m | 11 min walk |
| Grand Bazaar | 930 m | 12 min walk |
| Blue Mosque | 990 m | 13 min walk |
| Süleymaniye Mosque | 1.2 km | 16 min walk |
| Beyazıt Square | 1.3 km | 16 min walk |
| Galata Tower | 1.3 km | 17 min walk |
Orka Royal Hotel → 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 Orka Royal Hotel.
How long is the ride from Istanbul Airport to Orka Royal Hotel?
Orka Royal Hotel sits in Sultanahmet, roughly 45 km from the airport – about 45 min in normal traffic. Traffic or a late flight never changes the price.
What does a car to Orka Royal Hotel 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 Orka Royal 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 Orka Royal Hotel. 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 Orka Royal Hotel?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Darüssade Sokak Hocapaşa). If the entrance is blocked at that moment, you are let out at the nearest point a car can reach.
When should I leave Orka Royal Hotel 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 Orka Royal Hotel?
Yes. Orka Royal Hotel is about 40 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 Orka Royal Hotel?
For Orka Royal Hotel 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 Orka Royal Hotel?
Closest to the hotel: Topkapı Palace (530 m, 7 min walk), Hagia Sophia Square (770 m, 10 min walk) and Karaköy Ferry Pier (810 m, 11 min walk). Distances are straight-line.