Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €55
- Round trip
- €110
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Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Elite Hotel Dragos: Private Taxi & Transfer
Located in Maltepe, roughly 18 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 Dragos it is roughly 18 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 Dragos, Maltepe
- Distance
- ~18 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 18 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 Dragos is a city hotel in the Yalı neighbourhood of Maltepe, on the Dragos side of the district on Istanbul's Asian shore. The Dragos seaside, Maltepe Ferry Pier and Maltepe Republic Square are a short drive away, with Süreyyapaşa Bazaar and the Istanbul Anatolian Courthouse also close by. Neighbouring hotels include Cevahir Hotel Asia, a few minutes' walk away, as well as Nest Suit Hotel and Maltepe Grant Otel.
If your return flight leaves from Istanbul Airport, the route crosses one of the Bosphorus bridges, and Istanbul's heavy traffic can stretch the journey at busy hours. Allow extra time when you set your pick-up. Even towards Sabiha Gökçen, it is worth building in a margin for evening traffic on the main roads.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Maltepe Republic Square | 1.3 km | 16 min walk |
| Dragos Seaside | 1.3 km | 16 min walk |
| Maltepe Ferry Pier | 1.3 km | 17 min walk |
| Süreyyapaşa Bazaar | 2.1 km | 27 min walk |
| Altayçeşme Park | 2.9 km | by car |
| Istanbul Anatolian Courthouse | 2.9 km | by car |
| Küçükyalı Archaeological Park | 3.9 km | by car |
| Kartal Spice Bazaar | 4.5 km | by car |
Elite Hotel Dragos → 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 Elite Hotel Dragos.
How long is the ride from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Elite Hotel Dragos?
Elite Hotel Dragos sits in Maltepe, roughly 18 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 Dragos 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 Dragos 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 Dragos. 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 Dragos?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Piri Reis Caddesi 3 Yalı Mahallesi). 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 Dragos 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.
Which car suits a big group going to Elite Hotel Dragos?
For Elite Hotel Dragos 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.
What can I find around Elite Hotel Dragos?
Closest to the hotel: Maltepe Republic Square (1.3 km, 16 min walk), Dragos Seaside (1.3 km, 16 min walk) and Maltepe Ferry Pier (1.3 km, 17 min walk). Distances are straight-line.