Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €40
- Round trip
- €80
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Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Holiday Inn Istanbul - Tuzla Bay: Private Taxi & Transfer
Located in Pendik, roughly 7 km and 10 min from the terminal. A private car to the hotel door, price fixed in advance, cash to the driver.
- from €40
- Fixed price
- Free cancellation
- Pay in the vehicle
Key facts
From Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Holiday Inn Istanbul - Tuzla Bay it is roughly 7 km, about 10 min by car. With Trinktaxi the cheapest car is the Economy for up to 3 travellers, from €40 one way; the VIP Sprinter takes up to 16 travellers for €70. You pay the driver the price you booked.
- Route
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) → Holiday Inn Istanbul - Tuzla Bay, Pendik
- Distance
- ~7 km
- Travel time
- ~10 min
- Price
- from €40 one way · €80 return (per vehicle)
- Vehicles
- Economy €40 (3 passengers) · First Class €50 (6 passengers) · VIP Sprinter €70 (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 15 min (domestic) / 3 h 15 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 | €13.33 | €26.67 |
| First Class | 6 | €8.33 | €16.67 |
| VIP Sprinter | 16 | €4.38 | €8.75 |
Best value for a full group: the VIP Sprinter, about €4.38 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 10 min for the 7 km drive; the price stays the same in heavy traffic.
- For the trip back, leave 2 h 15 min before a domestic and 3 h 15 min before an international departure.
- Keep euros in cash for the driver – nothing is charged online.
Where the hotel is
Holiday Inn Istanbul - Tuzla Bay is a city hotel on Sahil Bulvarı in Güzelyalı, on the coastal stretch between Pendik and Tuzla on the Asian side of Istanbul, near Sabiha Gökçen Airport. Pendorya Mall is a short drive away, as are Kaynarca Seaside Park, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque of Tuzla and, further east along the shore, the Tuzla seafront. Nearby hotels include ibis Istanbul Tuzla and Istanbul Marriott Hotel Pendik.
Travelling with children? Add a baby seat or child seat as an extra when you book and note your children's ages, so the right seat is fitted before the driver sets off. The vehicle list shows passenger and luggage capacity, so you can pick a car with room for pushchairs and suitcases.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Pendorya Mall | 1.2 km | 15 min walk |
| Kaynarca Seaside Park | 2.5 km | by car |
| Pendik Seaside Promenade Park | 3.1 km | by car |
| Pendik Seafront Square | 4.4 km | by car |
| Tuzla Seafront | 4.8 km | by car |
| Sultan Ahmed I Mosque (Tuzla) | 4.9 km | by car |
| Tuzla Seaside Park | 5.3 km | by car |
| Dragos Botanical Park | 7.2 km | by car |
Holiday Inn Istanbul - Tuzla Bay → Sabiha Gökçen Airport: Taxi for Your Departure
Expect about 10 min from the hotel to the terminal. Leave at least 2 h 15 min before a domestic flight and 3 h 15 min before an international one, and a little earlier in high season.
Domestic2 h 15 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
International3 h 15 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
Questions travellers ask us
Short answers about the ride from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Holiday Inn Istanbul - Tuzla Bay.
How long is the ride from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Holiday Inn Istanbul - Tuzla Bay?
Holiday Inn Istanbul - Tuzla Bay sits in Pendik, roughly 7 km from the airport – about 10 min in normal traffic. Traffic or a late flight never changes the price.
What does a car to Holiday Inn Istanbul - Tuzla Bay cost?
Per car, not per traveller. One way: Economy €40 (3 passengers), First Class €50 (6 passengers), VIP Sprinter €70 (16 passengers). Tolls, taxes and the name-sign pickup are included.
Is a Trinktaxi from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Holiday Inn Istanbul - Tuzla Bay 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 Holiday Inn Istanbul - Tuzla Bay. There is no meter – the price, from €40 per car, is fixed when you book, and luggage or traffic never adds to it.
Do you stop right at Holiday Inn Istanbul - Tuzla Bay?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Sahil Bulvarı Güzelyalı). If the entrance is blocked at that moment, you are let out at the nearest point a car can reach.
When should I leave Holiday Inn Istanbul - Tuzla Bay for Sabiha Gökçen Airport?
The drive is about 10 min. Leave at least 2 h 15 min before a domestic flight and 3 h 15 min before an international one. Use "Add return" to book both ways at once.
What can I find around Holiday Inn Istanbul - Tuzla Bay?
Closest to the hotel: Pendorya Mall (1.2 km, 15 min walk), Kaynarca Seaside Park (2.5 km) and Pendik Seaside Promenade Park (3.1 km). Distances are straight-line.
Which car suits a big group going to Holiday Inn Istanbul - Tuzla Bay?
For Holiday Inn Istanbul - Tuzla Bay the biggest option is the VIP Sprinter: up to 16 travellers for €70 one way. The booking form only offers cars that fit your group.