Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €40
- Round trip
- €80
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Sabiha Gökçen Airport → ibis Istanbul Tuzla: Private Taxi & Transfer
Located in Tuzla, 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 ibis Istanbul Tuzla 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 €75. You pay the driver the price you booked.
- Route
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) → ibis Istanbul Tuzla, Tuzla
- 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 €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 | €13.33 | €26.67 |
| 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 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
ibis Istanbul Tuzla is a city hotel of the ibis chain in Tuzla, the district on Istanbul's Asian side close to Sabiha Gökçen Airport. It stands on Rauf Orbay Caddesi in the Aydıntepe neighbourhood, not far from the shipyards and industrial zone. Pendorya Mall, the Tuzla seafront and Tuzla Seaside Park are a short drive away, as are the Kaynarca and Pendik seaside parks on the Marmara coast. The nearest neighbouring hotel is Holiday Inn Istanbul - Tuzla Bay.
For business travellers the transfer is easy to budget: the price is fixed when you book and you simply pay in the vehicle. Whether you land at Sabiha Gökçen or Istanbul Airport, your driver meets you with a name sign and brings you door to door to ibis Istanbul Tuzla.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Pendorya Mall | 2.6 km | by car |
| Sultan Ahmed I Mosque (Tuzla) | 3.7 km | by car |
| Tuzla Seafront | 3.7 km | by car |
| Tuzla Seaside Park | 4.1 km | by car |
| Kaynarca Seaside Park | 4.1 km | by car |
| Pendik Seaside Promenade Park | 4.7 km | by car |
| Pendik Seafront Square | 6.0 km | by car |
| Dragos Botanical Park | 8.8 km | by car |
ibis Istanbul Tuzla → 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 ibis Istanbul Tuzla.
How long is the ride from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to ibis Istanbul Tuzla?
ibis Istanbul Tuzla sits in Tuzla, 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 ibis Istanbul Tuzla cost?
Per car, not per traveller. One way: Economy €40 (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 ibis Istanbul Tuzla 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 ibis Istanbul Tuzla. 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 ibis Istanbul Tuzla?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Rauf Orbay Caddesi Aydıntepe). If the entrance is blocked at that moment, you are let out at the nearest point a car can reach.
When should I leave ibis Istanbul Tuzla 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 ibis Istanbul Tuzla?
Closest to the hotel: Pendorya Mall (2.6 km), Sultan Ahmed I Mosque (Tuzla) (3.7 km) and Tuzla Seafront (3.7 km). Distances are straight-line.
Which car suits a big group going to ibis Istanbul Tuzla?
For ibis Istanbul Tuzla 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.