Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €55
- Round trip
- €110
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Istanbul Airport → Radisson Blu Bosphorus Hotel: Private Taxi & Transfer
Located in Beyoğlu, 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 Radisson Blu Bosphorus Hotel 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.
- Route
- Istanbul Airport (IST) → Radisson Blu Bosphorus Hotel, Beyoğlu
- 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.
Where the hotel is
Radisson Blu Bosphorus Hotel is a city hotel on Refik Saydam Caddesi in the Pera part of Beyoğlu. The Pera Museum, Galata Tower, İstiklal Avenue and the Museum of Innocence are all a short walk away, while Istanbul Modern and Karaköy Ferry Pier are a short drive. Its nearest neighbours are Soho House Istanbul, Pera Palace Hotel and The Marmara Pera.
When planning your departure, allow for Istanbul traffic. Leaving Beyoğlu can be slow, especially in the evening, and if you are flying from Sabiha Gökçen the route also crosses one of the Bosphorus bridges. Setting a slightly earlier pick-up time gives you extra margin before check-in. The fixed price stays the same however long the drive takes.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Pera Museum | 320 m | 4 min walk |
| Galata Tower | 560 m | 7 min walk |
| İstiklal Avenue | 650 m | 9 min walk |
| Museum of Innocence | 660 m | 9 min walk |
| Istanbul Modern Art Museum | 1.0 km | 13 min walk |
| Karaköy Ferry Pier | 1.1 km | 14 min walk |
| Taksim Square | 1.4 km | 18 min walk |
| Süleymaniye Mosque | 1.7 km | 22 min walk |
Radisson Blu Bosphorus 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 Radisson Blu Bosphorus Hotel.
How long is the ride from Istanbul Airport to Radisson Blu Bosphorus Hotel?
Radisson Blu Bosphorus Hotel sits in Beyoğlu, 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 Radisson Blu Bosphorus 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 Radisson Blu Bosphorus 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 Radisson Blu Bosphorus 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 Radisson Blu Bosphorus Hotel?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Refik Saydam Caddesi 19 Evliya Çelebi). If the entrance is blocked at that moment, you are let out at the nearest point a car can reach.
When should I leave Radisson Blu Bosphorus 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.
What can I find around Radisson Blu Bosphorus Hotel?
Closest to the hotel: Pera Museum (320 m, 4 min walk), Galata Tower (560 m, 7 min walk) and İstiklal Avenue (650 m, 9 min walk). Distances are straight-line.
Which car suits a big group going to Radisson Blu Bosphorus Hotel?
For Radisson Blu Bosphorus 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.