Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €55
- Round trip
- €110
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Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen Airport → The Central Palace: 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 The Central Palace 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) → The Central Palace, 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?
The Central Palace 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
The Central Palace is a city hotel on Lamartin Caddesi in the Kocatepe quarter, part of Istanbul's Taksim and Beyoğlu area. Taksim Square is a short walk away, and İstiklal Avenue, Maçka Democracy Park and the Lütfi Kırdar Convention and Exhibition Centre are all a few minutes' walk, while the Museum of Innocence is a short drive. Close neighbours include the Lamartine Hotel, the Midtown Hotel and the Golden Age Hotel.
Trinktaxi serves both Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW), and this page lists the fixed price from each. Simply book from the airport your flight actually lands at: your driver waits in arrivals with a name sign and takes you door to door to The Central Palace.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Taksim Square | 190 m | 3 min walk |
| İstiklal Avenue | 850 m | 11 min walk |
| Maçka Democracy Park | 870 m | 11 min walk |
| Lütfi Kırdar Convention and Exhibition Centre | 970 m | 13 min walk |
| Dolmabahçe Clock Tower | 980 m | 13 min walk |
| Museum of Innocence | 1.1 km | 14 min walk |
| Kabataş Ferry Pier | 1.1 km | 14 min walk |
| Pera Museum | 1.2 km | 15 min walk |
The Central Palace → 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 The Central Palace.
How long is the ride from Istanbul Airport to The Central Palace?
The Central Palace 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 The Central Palace 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 The Central Palace a normal taxi?
It is a taxi you book ahead: a private car just for your group, from Istanbul Airport to your door in The Central Palace. 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 The Central Palace?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Lamartin Caddesi 18 Kocatepe). If the entrance is blocked at that moment, you are let out at the nearest point a car can reach.
When should I leave The Central Palace 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 The Central Palace?
Yes. The Central Palace 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 The Central Palace?
Closest to the hotel: Taksim Square (190 m, 3 min walk), İstiklal Avenue (850 m, 11 min walk) and Maçka Democracy Park (870 m, 11 min walk). Distances are straight-line.
Which car suits a big group going to The Central Palace?
For The Central Palace 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.