Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €55
- Round trip
- €110
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Istanbul Airport → Yiğitalp Hotel: Private Taxi & Transfer
Located in Fatih, roughly 44 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 Yiğitalp Hotel it is roughly 44 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.
- Route
- Istanbul Airport (IST) → Yiğitalp Hotel, Fatih
- Distance
- ~44 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 44 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
Yiğitalp Hotel is a city hotel in the Kemalpaşa quarter of Fatih, in the busy Laleli area of Istanbul's historic peninsula. Şehzade Mosque is a short walk away, Beyazıt Square and Süleymaniye Mosque can also be reached on foot in a few minutes, and the Grand Bazaar is within easy reach. Close neighbours include Hotel Büyük Keban, Vicenza Hotel and Crowne Plaza Istanbul Old City.
Travelling as a group or with plenty of suitcases? Choose a larger vehicle when you book. Every vehicle on the Trinktaxi page shows its passenger and luggage capacity, so a minivan or minibus can take the whole party from Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen to Yiğitalp Hotel in a single private transfer at a fixed price.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Şehzade Mosque | 320 m | 4 min walk |
| Beyazıt Square | 710 m | 9 min walk |
| Süleymaniye Mosque | 880 m | 11 min walk |
| Grand Bazaar | 1.0 km | 13 min walk |
| Fatih Mosque | 1.1 km | 14 min walk |
| Little Hagia Sophia Mosque | 1.7 km | 21 min walk |
| Blue Mosque | 1.9 km | 24 min walk |
| Hagia Sophia Square | 2.0 km | 26 min walk |
Yiğitalp 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 Yiğitalp Hotel.
How long is the ride from Istanbul Airport to Yiğitalp Hotel?
Yiğitalp Hotel sits in Fatih, roughly 44 km from the airport – about 45 min in normal traffic. Traffic or a late flight never changes the price.
What does a car to Yiğitalp 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 Yiğitalp 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 Yiğitalp 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 Yiğitalp Hotel?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Çukur çeşme Sokağı Kemalpaşa). If the entrance is blocked at that moment, you are let out at the nearest point a car can reach.
When should I leave Yiğitalp 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.
Which car suits a big group going to Yiğitalp Hotel?
For Yiğitalp 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 Yiğitalp Hotel?
Closest to the hotel: Şehzade Mosque (320 m, 4 min walk), Beyazıt Square (710 m, 9 min walk) and Süleymaniye Mosque (880 m, 11 min walk). Distances are straight-line.