Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €55
- Round trip
- €110
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Istanbul Airport → Sheraton Istanbul Levent: Private Taxi & Transfer
Located in Beyoğlu, 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 €55
- Fixed price
- Free cancellation
- Pay in the vehicle
Key facts
From Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sheraton Istanbul Levent it is roughly 42 km, about 40 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) → Sheraton Istanbul Levent, Beyoğlu
- Distance
- ~42 km
- Travel time
- ~40 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 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
Sheraton Istanbul Levent is a city hotel on Kurtuluş Deresi Caddesi in the Hacıahmet quarter of Beyoğlu, close to Taksim. İstiklal Avenue, the Pera Museum and Taksim Square are within a short walk, while the Museum of Innocence, the Lütfi Kırdar Convention and Exhibition Centre and Galata Tower are a short drive away. Nearby hotels include Corner Suites Taksim, Element Pera Residence and Mercure Istanbul Taksim.
Although the name mentions Levent, the hotel's address is Kurtuluş Deresi Caddesi in Beyoğlu, near Taksim. Add the street address next to the hotel name when you book so the drop-off is planned for the right place. Your driver meets you with a name sign and takes you straight to the door, whether you arrive at Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| İstiklal Avenue | 700 m | 9 min walk |
| Pera Museum | 860 m | 11 min walk |
| Taksim Square | 890 m | 12 min walk |
| Museum of Innocence | 1.1 km | 14 min walk |
| Lütfi Kırdar Convention and Exhibition Centre | 1.5 km | 20 min walk |
| Galata Tower | 1.5 km | 20 min walk |
| Maçka Democracy Park | 1.6 km | 21 min walk |
| Istanbul Modern Art Museum | 1.7 km | 21 min walk |
Sheraton Istanbul Levent → 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 Sheraton Istanbul Levent.
How long is the ride from Istanbul Airport to Sheraton Istanbul Levent?
Sheraton Istanbul Levent sits in Beyoğlu, 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 Sheraton Istanbul Levent 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 Sheraton Istanbul Levent a normal taxi?
It is a taxi you book ahead: a private car just for your group, from Istanbul Airport to your door in Sheraton Istanbul Levent. 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 Sheraton Istanbul Levent?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Kurtuluş Deresi Caddesi Hacıahmet). If the entrance is blocked at that moment, you are let out at the nearest point a car can reach.
When should I leave Sheraton Istanbul Levent 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 Sheraton Istanbul Levent?
Closest to the hotel: İstiklal Avenue (700 m, 9 min walk), Pera Museum (860 m, 11 min walk) and Taksim Square (890 m, 12 min walk). Distances are straight-line.
Which car suits a big group going to Sheraton Istanbul Levent?
For Sheraton Istanbul Levent 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.