Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €55
- Round trip
- €110
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Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Vardar Palace Hotel: Private Taxi
Located in Taksim, 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 €55
- Fixed price
- Free cancellation
- Pay in the vehicle
Key facts
From Istanbul Airport (IST) to Vardar Palace Hotel it is roughly 43 km, about 45 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) → Vardar Palace Hotel, Taksim
- Distance
- ~43 km
- Travel time
- ~45 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 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?
Vardar Palace Hotel 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
Vardar Palace Hotel is a boutique hotel on Sıraselviler Caddesi in Istanbul's Taksim and Beyoğlu district. Taksim Square, İstiklal Avenue and the Museum of Innocence are each a short walk away, and Kabataş Ferry Pier, the Pera Museum and Istanbul Modern are within a few minutes' walk as well. Nearby hotels include Point Hotel Taksim, Taksim Square Hotel and Cihangir Palace.
Add your flight number when booking and the driver will track your flight, so an early landing or a delay simply shifts the pickup time rather than leaving you waiting. Whether you arrive at Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen, a driver with a name sign meets you and brings you to Vardar Palace Hotel at the fixed price shown on this page.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Taksim Square | 390 m | 5 min walk |
| İstiklal Avenue | 530 m | 7 min walk |
| Museum of Innocence | 550 m | 7 min walk |
| Kabataş Ferry Pier | 820 m | 11 min walk |
| Pera Museum | 830 m | 11 min walk |
| Istanbul Modern Art Museum | 950 m | 12 min walk |
| Dolmabahçe Clock Tower | 1.1 km | 14 min walk |
| Galata Tower | 1.3 km | 17 min walk |
Vardar Palace Hotel → 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 Vardar Palace Hotel.
How long is the ride from Istanbul Airport to Vardar Palace Hotel?
Vardar Palace Hotel sits in Taksim, 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 Vardar Palace Hotel 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 Vardar Palace Hotel a normal taxi?
It is a taxi you book ahead: a private car just for your group, from Istanbul Airport to your door in Vardar Palace Hotel. 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 Vardar Palace Hotel?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Sıraselviler Caddesi 16 Katip Mustafa Çelebi). If the entrance is blocked at that moment, you are let out at the nearest point a car can reach.
When should I leave Vardar Palace Hotel 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 Vardar Palace Hotel?
Yes. Vardar Palace Hotel 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.
Which car suits a big group going to Vardar Palace Hotel?
For Vardar Palace Hotel 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.
What can I find around Vardar Palace Hotel?
Closest to the hotel: Taksim Square (390 m, 5 min walk), İstiklal Avenue (530 m, 7 min walk) and Museum of Innocence (550 m, 7 min walk). Distances are straight-line.