
Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €55
- Round trip
- €110

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Located in Maltepe, roughly 19 km and 20 min from the terminal. A private car to the hotel door, price fixed in advance, cash to the driver.
From Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Cevahir Hotel Asia it is roughly 19 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.
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.
Cevahir Hotel Asia is a city hotel on Ziya Gökalp Caddesi in Maltepe's Yalı neighbourhood, close to the shore on Istanbul's Asian side. Maltepe Ferry Pier and Maltepe Republic Square are a few minutes' walk away, while the Dragos seaside and Süreyyapaşa Bazaar are a short drive. Nearby hotels include Elite Hotel Dragos and Maltepe Grant Otel, both a short walk away, as well as Nest Suit Hotel.
When you book, just add your flight number. We track your flight, so if it is delayed or lands early, your driver will still be waiting at Sabiha Gökçen or Istanbul Airport at the right moment, holding a sign with your name. The fixed price does not change, and you pay in the vehicle.
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Maltepe Ferry Pier | 580 m | 8 min walk |
| Maltepe Republic Square | 950 m | 12 min walk |
| Dragos Seaside | 1.4 km | 18 min walk |
| Süreyyapaşa Bazaar | 1.6 km | 20 min walk |
| Altayçeşme Park | 2.7 km | by car |
| Küçükyalı Archaeological Park | 3.5 km | by car |
| Istanbul Anatolian Courthouse | 3.7 km | by car |
| Fikret Otyam Museum | 4.2 km | by car |
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.
Short answers about the ride from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Cevahir Hotel Asia.
Cevahir Hotel Asia sits in Maltepe, roughly 19 km from the airport – about 20 min in normal traffic. Traffic or a late flight never changes the price.
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.
It is a taxi you book ahead: a private car just for your group, from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to your door in Cevahir Hotel Asia. There is no meter – the price, from €55 per car, is fixed when you book, and luggage or traffic never adds to it.
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Ziya Gökalp Caddesi Yalı Mahallesi). If the entrance is blocked at that moment, you are let out at the nearest point a car can reach.
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.
For Cevahir Hotel Asia 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.
Closest to the hotel: Maltepe Ferry Pier (580 m, 8 min walk), Maltepe Republic Square (950 m, 12 min walk) and Dragos Seaside (1.4 km, 18 min walk). Distances are straight-line.