Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €55
- Round trip
- €110
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Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Zurich Hotel Istanbul: Private Taxi
Located in Sultanahmet, 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 Zurich Hotel Istanbul 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. From Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) it is about 42 km, with cars from €55.
- Route
- Istanbul Airport (IST) → Zurich Hotel Istanbul, Sultanahmet
- 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.
Flying into Sabiha Gökçen Airport instead?
Zurich Hotel Istanbul is also about 42 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
Zurich Hotel Istanbul is a city hotel on Vidinli Tevfikpaşa Caddesi in the Balabanağa quarter of Fatih, on the historic peninsula. The Şehzade Mosque is a few minutes' walk away, and Beyazıt Square, the Süleymaniye Mosque and the Grand Bazaar are all within a short walk; the Fatih Mosque is a short drive. The nearest neighbours include Vicenza Hotel, Grand Hotel Gülsoy and Yiğitalp Hotel.
Travelling as a larger group or with several families together? Compare the passenger and luggage capacity listed for each vehicle on this page and choose a larger one, so everyone rides together with their bags from IST or SAW straight to the hotel entrance at one fixed price.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Şehzade Mosque | 250 m | 4 min walk |
| Beyazıt Square | 520 m | 7 min walk |
| Süleymaniye Mosque | 690 m | 9 min walk |
| Grand Bazaar | 820 m | 11 min walk |
| Fatih Mosque | 1.1 km | 15 min walk |
| Little Hagia Sophia Mosque | 1.5 km | 20 min walk |
| Blue Mosque | 1.7 km | 22 min walk |
| Hagia Sophia Square | 1.8 km | 23 min walk |
Zurich Hotel 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 Zurich Hotel Istanbul.
How long is the ride from Istanbul Airport to Zurich Hotel Istanbul?
Zurich Hotel Istanbul sits in Sultanahmet, 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 Zurich Hotel Istanbul 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 Zurich Hotel 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 Zurich Hotel Istanbul. 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 Zurich Hotel Istanbul?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Vidinli Tevfikpaşa Caddesi Balabanağa). If the entrance is blocked at that moment, you are let out at the nearest point a car can reach.
When should I leave Zurich Hotel 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 Zurich Hotel Istanbul?
Yes. Zurich Hotel Istanbul is about 42 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 Zurich Hotel Istanbul?
For Zurich Hotel Istanbul 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 Zurich Hotel Istanbul?
Closest to the hotel: Şehzade Mosque (250 m, 4 min walk), Beyazıt Square (520 m, 7 min walk) and Süleymaniye Mosque (690 m, 9 min walk). Distances are straight-line.