Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €45
- Round trip
- €90
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Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Hotel Villa Vanilla: Private Taxi & Transfer
Located in Kartal, roughly 12 km and 10 min from the terminal. A private car to the hotel door, price fixed in advance, cash to the driver.
- from €45
- Fixed price
- Free cancellation
- Pay in the vehicle
Key facts
From Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Hotel Villa Vanilla it is roughly 12 km, about 10 min by car. With Trinktaxi the cheapest car is the Economy for up to 3 travellers, from €45 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) → Hotel Villa Vanilla, Kartal
- Distance
- ~12 km
- Travel time
- ~10 min
- Price
- from €45 one way · €90 return (per vehicle)
- Vehicles
- Economy €45 (3 passengers) · First Class €50 (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 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 | €15 | €30 |
| First Class | 6 | €8.33 | €16.67 |
| 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 10 min for the 12 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
Hotel Villa Vanilla is a small boutique hotel on Yıldız Caddesi in Karlıktepe, a neighbourhood of Kartal on Istanbul's Asian side. Neyzen Tevfik Square, Dragos Botanical Park and the Kartal Spice Bazaar are a short drive away, as is the Kartal pier for ferries to the Princes' Islands. The closest neighbouring hotels are 216 Suites Eagle Palace, Zengin City Hotel and Titanic Business Kartal.
Travelling with children? Add a baby seat or child seat as an extra when you book, and the vehicle will arrive equipped for them. The driver meets your family in arrivals with a name sign and takes you straight to the hotel door, from either Sabiha Gökçen or Istanbul Airport.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Neyzen Tevfik Square, Kartal | 1.3 km | 17 min walk |
| Dragos Botanical Park | 1.4 km | 18 min walk |
| Kartal Spice Bazaar | 1.6 km | 20 min walk |
| Kartal Princes' Islands Ferry Pier | 1.7 km | 22 min walk |
| Istanbul Anatolian Courthouse | 2.2 km | 28 min walk |
| Kartal Fairy Tale Museum | 2.7 km | by car |
| Pendik Seafront Square | 4.2 km | by car |
| Dragos Seaside | 4.7 km | by car |
Hotel Villa Vanilla → 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 Hotel Villa Vanilla.
How long is the ride from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Hotel Villa Vanilla?
Hotel Villa Vanilla sits in Kartal, roughly 12 km from the airport – about 10 min in normal traffic. Traffic or a late flight never changes the price.
What does a car to Hotel Villa Vanilla cost?
Per car, not per traveller. One way: Economy €45 (3 passengers), First Class €50 (6 passengers), VIP Sprinter €75 (16 passengers). Tolls, taxes and the name-sign pickup are included.
Is a Trinktaxi from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Hotel Villa Vanilla 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 Hotel Villa Vanilla. There is no meter – the price, from €45 per car, is fixed when you book, and luggage or traffic never adds to it.
Do you stop right at Hotel Villa Vanilla?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Yıldız Caddesi Karlıktepe). If the entrance is blocked at that moment, you are let out at the nearest point a car can reach.
When should I leave Hotel Villa Vanilla 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 Hotel Villa Vanilla?
Closest to the hotel: Neyzen Tevfik Square, Kartal (1.3 km, 17 min walk), Dragos Botanical Park (1.4 km, 18 min walk) and Kartal Spice Bazaar (1.6 km, 20 min walk). Distances are straight-line.
Which car suits a big group going to Hotel Villa Vanilla?
For Hotel Villa Vanilla 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.