Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €45
- Round trip
- €90
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Sabiha Gökçen Airport → 216 Suites Eagle Palace: Private Taxi & Transfer
Located in Kartal, roughly 13 km and 15 min from the terminal. A private car to the hotel door, price fixed in advance, cash to the driver.
- from €45
- Fixed price
- Free cancellation
- Pay in the vehicle
Key facts
From Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to 216 Suites Eagle Palace it is roughly 13 km, about 15 min by car. With Trinktaxi the cheapest car is the Economy for up to 3 travellers, from €45 one way; the VIP Sprinter takes up to 16 travellers for €75. You pay the driver the price you booked.
- Route
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) → 216 Suites Eagle Palace, Kartal
- Distance
- ~13 km
- Travel time
- ~15 min
- Price
- from €45 one way · €90 return (per vehicle)
- Vehicles
- Economy €45 (3 passengers) · First Class €50 (6 passengers) · VIP Sprinter €75 (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 15 min (domestic) / 3 h 15 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 | €15 | €30 |
| First Class | 6 | €8.33 | €16.67 |
| VIP Sprinter | 16 | €4.69 | €9.38 |
Best value for a full group: the VIP Sprinter, about €4.69 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 15 min for the 13 km drive; the price stays the same in heavy traffic.
- For the trip back, leave 2 h 15 min before a domestic and 3 h 15 min before an international departure.
- Keep euros in cash for the driver – nothing is charged online.
Where the hotel is
216 Suites Eagle Palace is an apartment-style suite hotel in the Esentepe neighbourhood of Kartal, on Istanbul's Asian side not far from Sabiha Gökçen Airport. The Istanbul Anatolian Courthouse, Neyzen Tevfik Square and the Kartal Spice Bazaar are a short drive away, as are Dragos Botanical Park and the ferry pier for the Princes' Islands. Zengin City Hotel, Hotel Villa Vanilla and Titanic Business Kartal are close neighbours.
Suite stays often mean more luggage or several people travelling together. If that is your case, choose a larger vehicle when booking: each vehicle on this page is listed with its passenger and luggage capacity, so you can see in advance what fits. Prices from both Sabiha Gökçen and Istanbul Airport are shown.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Anatolian Courthouse | 1.5 km | 19 min walk |
| Neyzen Tevfik Square, Kartal | 1.9 km | 24 min walk |
| Kartal Spice Bazaar | 2.0 km | 25 min walk |
| Dragos Botanical Park | 2.2 km | 28 min walk |
| Kartal Princes' Islands Ferry Pier | 2.2 km | 29 min walk |
| Kartal Fairy Tale Museum | 2.6 km | by car |
| Dragos Seaside | 4.3 km | by car |
| Pendik Seafront Square | 4.9 km | by car |
216 Suites Eagle Palace → Sabiha Gökçen Airport: Taxi for Your Departure
Expect about 15 min from the hotel to the terminal. Leave at least 2 h 15 min before a domestic flight and 3 h 15 min before an international one, and a little earlier in high season.
Domestic2 h 15 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
International3 h 15 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
Questions travellers ask us
Short answers about the ride from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to 216 Suites Eagle Palace.
How long is the ride from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to 216 Suites Eagle Palace?
216 Suites Eagle Palace sits in Kartal, roughly 13 km from the airport – about 15 min in normal traffic. Traffic or a late flight never changes the price.
What does a car to 216 Suites Eagle Palace cost?
Per car, not per traveller. One way: Economy €45 (3 passengers), First Class €50 (6 passengers), VIP Sprinter €75 (16 passengers). Tolls, taxes and the name-sign pickup are included.
Is a Trinktaxi from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to 216 Suites Eagle Palace a normal taxi?
It is a taxi you book ahead: a private car just for your group, from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to your door in 216 Suites Eagle Palace. There is no meter – the price, from €45 per car, is fixed when you book, and luggage or traffic never adds to it.
Do you stop right at 216 Suites Eagle Palace?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Kocatepe Caddesi Esentepe). If the entrance is blocked at that moment, you are let out at the nearest point a car can reach.
When should I leave 216 Suites Eagle Palace for Sabiha Gökçen Airport?
The drive is about 15 min. Leave at least 2 h 15 min before a domestic flight and 3 h 15 min before an international one. Use "Add return" to book both ways at once.
What can I find around 216 Suites Eagle Palace?
Closest to the hotel: Istanbul Anatolian Courthouse (1.5 km, 19 min walk), Neyzen Tevfik Square, Kartal (1.9 km, 24 min walk) and Kartal Spice Bazaar (2.0 km, 25 min walk). Distances are straight-line.
Which car suits a big group going to 216 Suites Eagle Palace?
For 216 Suites Eagle Palace the biggest option is the VIP Sprinter: up to 16 travellers for €75 one way. The booking form only offers cars that fit your group.