Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €55
- Round trip
- €110
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Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Center Inn Hotel: Private Taxi & Transfer
Located in Maltepe, roughly 20 km and 20 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 Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Center Inn Hotel it is roughly 20 km, about 20 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 €75. You pay the driver the price you booked.
- Route
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) → Center Inn Hotel, Maltepe
- Distance
- ~20 km
- Travel time
- ~20 min
- Price
- from €55 one way · €110 return (per vehicle)
- Vehicles
- Economy €55 (3 passengers) · First Class €60 (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 30 min (domestic) / 3 h 30 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 | €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 20 min for the 20 km drive; the price stays the same in heavy traffic.
- For the trip back, leave 2 h 30 min before a domestic and 3 h 30 min before an international departure.
- Keep euros in cash for the driver – nothing is charged online.
Where the hotel is
Center Inn Hotel is a city hotel on Geçiş Sokağı in the Altayçeşme neighbourhood of Maltepe, on Istanbul's Asian side. Maltepe Republic Square and Süreyyapaşa Bazaar are a short walk away, while Maltepe Ferry Pier, Altayçeşme Park and the Dragos seaside are a short drive. Right nearby you will also find Nest Suit Hotel, Maltepe Grant Otel and Bossuite Hotel Maltepe.
When you book your arrival transfer, it makes sense to book the return at the same time. You can choose Sabiha Gökçen or Istanbul Airport for your departure and see the fixed price in advance. Since cancellation is free, booking early carries no risk if your plans change, and you will not have to arrange anything on your last day.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Maltepe Republic Square | 420 m | 6 min walk |
| Süreyyapaşa Bazaar | 860 m | 11 min walk |
| Maltepe Ferry Pier | 1.1 km | 14 min walk |
| Altayçeşme Park | 1.4 km | 18 min walk |
| Küçükyalı Archaeological Park | 2.4 km | 30 min walk |
| Dragos Seaside | 2.7 km | by car |
| Fikret Otyam Museum | 3.1 km | by car |
| Istanbul Anatolian Courthouse | 4.0 km | by car |
Center Inn Hotel → Sabiha Gökçen Airport: Taxi for Your Departure
Expect about 20 min from the hotel to the terminal. Leave at least 2 h 30 min before a domestic flight and 3 h 30 min before an international one, and a little earlier in high season.
Domestic2 h 30 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
International3 h 30 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
Questions travellers ask us
Short answers about the ride from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Center Inn Hotel.
How long is the ride from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Center Inn Hotel?
Center Inn Hotel sits in Maltepe, roughly 20 km from the airport – about 20 min in normal traffic. Traffic or a late flight never changes the price.
What does a car to Center Inn Hotel cost?
Per car, not per traveller. One way: Economy €55 (3 passengers), First Class €60 (6 passengers), VIP Sprinter €75 (16 passengers). Tolls, taxes and the name-sign pickup are included.
Is a Trinktaxi from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Center Inn Hotel 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 Center Inn 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 Center Inn Hotel?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Geçiş Sokağı Altayçeşme). If the entrance is blocked at that moment, you are let out at the nearest point a car can reach.
When should I leave Center Inn Hotel for Sabiha Gökçen Airport?
The drive is about 20 min. Leave at least 2 h 30 min before a domestic flight and 3 h 30 min before an international one. Use "Add return" to book both ways at once.
What can I find around Center Inn Hotel?
Closest to the hotel: Maltepe Republic Square (420 m, 6 min walk), Süreyyapaşa Bazaar (860 m, 11 min walk) and Maltepe Ferry Pier (1.1 km, 14 min walk). Distances are straight-line.
Which car suits a big group going to Center Inn Hotel?
For Center Inn Hotel 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.