Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €55
- Round trip
- €110
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Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Taxim Suites: Private Taxi
Located in Taksim, 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 Taxim Suites 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. From Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) it is about 41 km, with cars from €55.
- Route
- Istanbul Airport (IST) → Taxim Suites, Taksim
- 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.
Flying into Sabiha Gökçen Airport instead?
Taxim Suites is also about 41 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
Taxim Suites offers apartment-style suites on Cumhuriyet Caddesi in Gümüşsuyu, on the edge of Istanbul's Taksim and Beyoğlu area. Taksim Square is a short walk away, and Maçka Democracy Park, the Lütfi Kırdar Convention and Exhibition Centre, the Dolmabahçe Clock Tower and İstiklal Avenue are all a few minutes' walk. Kabataş Ferry Pier is a short drive. Neighbouring hotels include Nippon Hotel, The Central Palace and Golden Age Hotel.
Suites like these often suit families, so if you are travelling with little ones, add a baby seat or child seat as an extra when you book. It will be fitted in the vehicle before pickup, and your family rides door to door to Taxim Suites without having to bring your own.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Taksim Square | 320 m | 4 min walk |
| Maçka Democracy Park | 730 m | 10 min walk |
| Lütfi Kırdar Convention and Exhibition Centre | 830 m | 11 min walk |
| Dolmabahçe Clock Tower | 920 m | 12 min walk |
| İstiklal Avenue | 1000 m | 13 min walk |
| Kabataş Ferry Pier | 1.1 km | 14 min walk |
| Dolmabahçe Palace | 1.2 km | 15 min walk |
| Teşvikiye Mosque | 1.2 km | 15 min walk |
Taxim Suites → 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 Taxim Suites.
How long is the ride from Istanbul Airport to Taxim Suites?
Taxim Suites sits in Taksim, 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 Taxim Suites 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 Taxim Suites a normal taxi?
It is a taxi you book ahead: a private car just for your group, from Istanbul Airport to your door in Taxim Suites. 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 Taxim Suites?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Cumhuriyet Caddesi 31 Gümüşsuyu). If the entrance is blocked at that moment, you are let out at the nearest point a car can reach.
When should I leave Taxim Suites 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.
Can I land at Sabiha Gökçen Airport and still get to Taxim Suites?
Yes. Taxim Suites is about 41 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 Taxim Suites?
Closest to the hotel: Taksim Square (320 m, 4 min walk), Maçka Democracy Park (730 m, 10 min walk) and Lütfi Kırdar Convention and Exhibition Centre (830 m, 11 min walk). Distances are straight-line.
Which car suits a big group going to Taxim Suites?
For Taxim Suites 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.