Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €55
- Round trip
- €110
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Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Elite Hotel: Private Taxi & Transfer
Located in Maltepe, roughly 22 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 Elite Hotel it is roughly 22 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) → Elite Hotel, Maltepe
- Distance
- ~22 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 22 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
Elite Hotel is a city hotel in the Çınar neighbourhood of Maltepe, on Istanbul's Asian side towards Bostancı. The Küçükyalı Archaeological Park and the Fikret Otyam Museum are both a short walk away, and the Bostancı Ferry Pier and the Süreyyapaşa Bazaar are a short drive. Neighbouring hotels include Dream Hill Business Deluxe Hotel Asia, Anka Hotel and Elite World Istanbul Taksim.
For business travellers, the transfer runs at a fixed price agreed at booking, and you pay in the vehicle, so there are no surprises even when traffic is heavy. Your driver waits with a name sign and takes you door to door. If you already know when your meetings end, book the return trip at the same time and your departure is settled too.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Küçükyalı Archaeological Park | 360 m | 5 min walk |
| Fikret Otyam Museum | 660 m | 9 min walk |
| Altayçeşme Park | 1.8 km | 23 min walk |
| Bostancı Ferry Pier | 1.8 km | 23 min walk |
| Süreyyapaşa Bazaar | 2.0 km | 25 min walk |
| Maltepe Republic Square | 2.8 km | by car |
| Maltepe Ferry Pier | 3.0 km | by car |
| Kozzy Shopping Center | 3.4 km | by car |
Elite 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
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All prices for MaltepeQuestions travellers ask us
Short answers about the ride from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Elite Hotel.
How long is the ride from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Elite Hotel?
Elite Hotel sits in Maltepe, roughly 22 km from the airport – about 20 min in normal traffic. Traffic or a late flight never changes the price.
What does a car to Elite 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 Elite 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 Elite 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 Elite Hotel?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Tam Sokağı Çınar). If the entrance is blocked at that moment, you are let out at the nearest point a car can reach.
When should I leave Elite 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 Elite Hotel?
Closest to the hotel: Küçükyalı Archaeological Park (360 m, 5 min walk), Fikret Otyam Museum (660 m, 9 min walk) and Altayçeşme Park (1.8 km, 23 min walk). Distances are straight-line.
Which car suits a big group going to Elite Hotel?
For Elite 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.