Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €60
- Round trip
- €120
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Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Ortaköy Princess Hotel: Private Taxi
Located in Beşiktaş, roughly 44 km and 45 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 Ortaköy Princess Hotel it is roughly 44 km, about 45 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 38 km, with cars from €55.
- Route
- Istanbul Airport (IST) → Ortaköy Princess Hotel, Beşiktaş
- Distance
- ~44 km
- Travel time
- ~45 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 45 min for the 44 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?
Ortaköy Princess Hotel is also about 38 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
Ortaköy Princess Hotel is a city hotel on Dereboyu Caddesi in Ortaköy, the waterfront neighbourhood of Beşiktaş on the European shore of the Bosphorus. Ortaköy Mosque is a short walk away and Yıldız Park is a few minutes' walk uphill, while Çırağan Palace, Yıldız Palace and the Zorlu Center are a short drive away. Neighbouring hotels include Bosphorus Palace Hotel, Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul and Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, Istanbul.
The streets around the Ortaköy square are narrow and partly pedestrian, so your driver will stop at the nearest accessible point to the hotel. Whether you land at Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen, the transfer is private and door to door, the driver waits with a name sign and the fixed price is paid in the vehicle.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Ortaköy Mosque | 240 m | 3 min walk |
| Yıldız Park | 910 m | 12 min walk |
| Çırağan Palace | 1.1 km | 15 min walk |
| Yıldız Palace | 1.2 km | 16 min walk |
| Naval Museum | 2.0 km | 25 min walk |
| Zorlu Center | 2.1 km | 26 min walk |
| Dolmabahçe Palace | 2.5 km | by car |
| Teşvikiye Mosque | 2.7 km | by car |
Ortaköy Princess 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
More hotels close by
All prices for Beşiktaş- Bosphorus Palace Hotel Beşiktaş · 150 m
- Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul Beşiktaş · 970 m
- Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, Istanbul Beşiktaş · 1.2 km
- Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus Beşiktaş · 1.4 km
- Cheya Hotel & Suites Beşiktaş Beşiktaş · 1.6 km
- Renaissance Istanbul Polat Bosphorus Hotel Nişantaşı · 1.7 km
Questions travellers ask us
Short answers about the ride from Istanbul Airport to Ortaköy Princess Hotel.
How long is the ride from Istanbul Airport to Ortaköy Princess Hotel?
Ortaköy Princess Hotel sits in Beşiktaş, roughly 44 km from the airport – about 45 min in normal traffic. Traffic or a late flight never changes the price.
What does a car to Ortaköy Princess Hotel 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 Ortaköy Princess 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 Ortaköy Princess Hotel. 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 Ortaköy Princess Hotel?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Dereboyu Caddesi Ortaköy). If the entrance is blocked at that moment, you are let out at the nearest point a car can reach.
When should I leave Ortaköy Princess 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 Ortaköy Princess Hotel?
Yes. Ortaköy Princess Hotel is about 38 km and 40 min from Sabiha Gökçen Airport, with cars from €55. Choose Sabiha Gökçen Airport as the pickup in the booking form.
What can I find around Ortaköy Princess Hotel?
Closest to the hotel: Ortaköy Mosque (240 m, 3 min walk), Yıldız Park (910 m, 12 min walk) and Çırağan Palace (1.1 km, 15 min walk). Distances are straight-line.
Which car suits a big group going to Ortaköy Princess Hotel?
For Ortaköy Princess Hotel 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.