Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €60
- Round trip
- €120
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Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Swissôtel The Bosphorus Istanbul: Private Taxi
Located in Beşiktaş, 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 €60
- Fixed price
- Free cancellation
- Pay in the vehicle
Key facts
From Istanbul Airport (IST) to Swissôtel The Bosphorus Istanbul it is roughly 43 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 40 km, with cars from €55.
- Route
- Istanbul Airport (IST) → Swissôtel The Bosphorus Istanbul, Beşiktaş
- Distance
- ~43 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 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.
Flying into Sabiha Gökçen Airport instead?
Swissôtel The Bosphorus Istanbul 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
Swissôtel The Bosphorus Istanbul is a city hotel on Bayıldım Caddesi in Vişnezade, where Beşiktaş borders Maçka. Dolmabahçe Palace and the Dolmabahçe Clock Tower are a short walk away, and Maçka Democracy Park, the Naval Museum and Kabataş Ferry Pier are all within a few minutes' walk. Teşvikiye Mosque in Nişantaşı is a short drive away. Neighbouring hotels include The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul, Shangri-La Bosphorus Istanbul and Grand Hyatt Istanbul.
Enter your flight number when booking and the flight is tracked, so if your plane lands early or late at Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen, the driver adjusts the pickup time and still meets you with a name sign. You pay the fixed price in the vehicle, and free cancellation applies if your plans change.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Dolmabahçe Palace | 230 m | 3 min walk |
| Dolmabahçe Clock Tower | 380 m | 5 min walk |
| Maçka Democracy Park | 590 m | 8 min walk |
| Naval Museum | 620 m | 8 min walk |
| Kabataş Ferry Pier | 930 m | 12 min walk |
| Teşvikiye Mosque | 1.0 km | 13 min walk |
| Lütfi Kırdar Convention and Exhibition Centre | 1.0 km | 14 min walk |
| Taksim Square | 1.2 km | 15 min walk |
Swissôtel The 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
Questions travellers ask us
Short answers about the ride from Istanbul Airport to Swissôtel The Bosphorus Istanbul.
How long is the ride from Istanbul Airport to Swissôtel The Bosphorus Istanbul?
Swissôtel The Bosphorus Istanbul sits in Beşiktaş, 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 Swissôtel The 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 Swissôtel The 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 Swissôtel The 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 Swissôtel The Bosphorus Istanbul?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Bayıldım Caddesi 2 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 Swissôtel The 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 Swissôtel The Bosphorus Istanbul?
Yes. Swissôtel The Bosphorus Istanbul 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.
What can I find around Swissôtel The Bosphorus Istanbul?
Closest to the hotel: Dolmabahçe Palace (230 m, 3 min walk), Dolmabahçe Clock Tower (380 m, 5 min walk) and Maçka Democracy Park (590 m, 8 min walk). Distances are straight-line.
Which car suits a big group going to Swissôtel The Bosphorus Istanbul?
For Swissôtel The 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.