Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €55
- Round trip
- €110
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Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Elite World Istanbul Taksim: Private Taxi & Transfer
Located in Maltepe, roughly 23 km and 25 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 World Istanbul Taksim it is roughly 23 km, about 25 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 World Istanbul Taksim, Maltepe
- Distance
- ~23 km
- Travel time
- ~25 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 25 min for the 23 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 World Istanbul Taksim is a city hotel on İnönü Caddesi in Aydınevler, a neighbourhood of Maltepe on Istanbul's Asian side. The Fikret Otyam Museum, the Küçükyalı Archaeological Park and the Bostancı Ferry Pier are all a short drive away, as is the Kozzy Shopping Center. Hotels nearby include Dedeman Bostancı Hotel & Convention Center, Anka Hotel and The Bostancı Hotel.
If your flight home leaves from Istanbul Airport, the road from Maltepe crosses one of the Bosphorus bridges, and Istanbul traffic can be heavy, so allow extra time when you book the return transfer and choose an earlier pick-up. Flying from Sabiha Gökçen instead? Both airport prices are listed on this page, so you can compare them before booking.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Fikret Otyam Museum | 1.2 km | 16 min walk |
| Küçükyalı Archaeological Park | 1.3 km | 17 min walk |
| Bostancı Ferry Pier | 2.0 km | 25 min walk |
| Altayçeşme Park | 2.2 km | 28 min walk |
| Kozzy Shopping Center | 2.6 km | by car |
| Atatürk Library and Museum | 2.6 km | by car |
| Süreyyapaşa Bazaar | 3.2 km | by car |
| Brandium Shopping Mall | 3.3 km | by car |
Elite World Istanbul Taksim → Sabiha Gökçen Airport: Taxi for Your Departure
Expect about 25 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 World Istanbul Taksim.
How long is the ride from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Elite World Istanbul Taksim?
Elite World Istanbul Taksim sits in Maltepe, roughly 23 km from the airport – about 25 min in normal traffic. Traffic or a late flight never changes the price.
What does a car to Elite World Istanbul Taksim 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 World Istanbul Taksim 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 World Istanbul Taksim. 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 World Istanbul Taksim?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (İnönü Caddesi 22 Aydınevler). 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 World Istanbul Taksim for Sabiha Gökçen Airport?
The drive is about 25 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 World Istanbul Taksim?
Closest to the hotel: Fikret Otyam Museum (1.2 km, 16 min walk), Küçükyalı Archaeological Park (1.3 km, 17 min walk) and Bostancı Ferry Pier (2.0 km, 25 min walk). Distances are straight-line.
Which car suits a big group going to Elite World Istanbul Taksim?
For Elite World Istanbul Taksim 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.