Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €60
- Round trip
- €120
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Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Shangri-La Bosphorus Istanbul: 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 Shangri-La Bosphorus Istanbul 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 39 km, with cars from €55.
- Route
- Istanbul Airport (IST) → Shangri-La Bosphorus Istanbul, 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?
Shangri-La Bosphorus Istanbul is also about 39 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
Shangri-La Bosphorus Istanbul is a city hotel on the Beşiktaş waterfront of the Bosphorus, on Hayrettin İskelesi Sokak in Vişnezade. The Naval Museum is practically next door, and Dolmabahçe Palace, the Dolmabahçe Clock Tower and Çırağan Palace are all a few minutes' walk away. Maçka Democracy Park and Yıldız Park are a short drive away. Nearby hotels include Swissôtel The Bosphorus Istanbul, Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus and Cheya Hotel & Suites Beşiktaş.
For business travellers with meetings in Beşiktaş, Levent or Maslak, the fixed price is set at booking and paid in the vehicle, so the cost is clear before you even land. The driver meets you with a name sign at Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen, and both prices are shown on this page.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Naval Museum | 70 m | 1 min walk |
| Dolmabahçe Palace | 490 m | 7 min walk |
| Dolmabahçe Clock Tower | 810 m | 11 min walk |
| Çırağan Palace | 910 m | 12 min walk |
| Maçka Democracy Park | 1.1 km | 14 min walk |
| Yıldız Park | 1.2 km | 16 min walk |
| Yıldız Palace | 1.3 km | 16 min walk |
| Kabataş Ferry Pier | 1.3 km | 16 min walk |
Shangri-La Bosphorus Istanbul → 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
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All prices for BeşiktaşQuestions travellers ask us
Short answers about the ride from Istanbul Airport to Shangri-La Bosphorus Istanbul.
How long is the ride from Istanbul Airport to Shangri-La Bosphorus Istanbul?
Shangri-La Bosphorus Istanbul 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 Shangri-La Bosphorus Istanbul 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 Shangri-La Bosphorus Istanbul a normal taxi?
It is a taxi you book ahead: a private car just for your group, from Istanbul Airport to your door in Shangri-La Bosphorus Istanbul. 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 Shangri-La Bosphorus Istanbul?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Hayrettin İskelesi Sokak 1 Vişnezade). If the entrance is blocked at that moment, you are let out at the nearest point a car can reach.
When should I leave Shangri-La Bosphorus Istanbul 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 Shangri-La Bosphorus Istanbul?
Yes. Shangri-La Bosphorus Istanbul is about 39 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 Shangri-La Bosphorus Istanbul?
For Shangri-La Bosphorus Istanbul 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.
What can I find around Shangri-La Bosphorus Istanbul?
Closest to the hotel: Naval Museum (70 m, 1 min walk), Dolmabahçe Palace (490 m, 7 min walk) and Dolmabahçe Clock Tower (810 m, 11 min walk). Distances are straight-line.