Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €55
- Round trip
- €110
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Sabiha Gökçen Airport → InterContinental Istanbul: Private Taxi & Transfer
Located in Ümraniye, roughly 28 km and 30 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 InterContinental Istanbul it is roughly 28 km, about 30 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 €105. You pay the driver the price you booked.
- Route
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) → InterContinental Istanbul, Ümraniye
- Distance
- ~28 km
- Travel time
- ~30 min
- Price
- from €55 one way · €110 return (per vehicle)
- Vehicles
- Economy €55 (3 passengers) · First Class €60 (6 passengers) · VIP Sprinter €105 (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 | €6.56 | €13.13 |
Best value for a full group: the VIP Sprinter, about €6.56 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 30 min for the 28 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
InterContinental Istanbul is a city hotel in the Yamanevler area of Ümraniye, on the Asian side of Istanbul. Canpark, Akyaka Park and Meydan Istanbul shopping malls are all within a few minutes' walk, and Buyaka Shopping Mall and the Ümraniye Clock Tower are a short drive away. Mercure İstanbul Ümraniye, Hotel Rina and Çakmak Hotel are its nearest neighbours.
If your return flight leaves from Istanbul Airport on the European side, the route crosses one of the Bosphorus bridges, where traffic can build up at busy hours. Allow extra time when you set the pickup for your return; from Sabiha Gökçen the drive stays on the Asian side.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Canpark Shopping Mall | 760 m | 10 min walk |
| Akyaka Park Shopping Mall | 780 m | 10 min walk |
| Meydan Istanbul Shopping Mall | 950 m | 12 min walk |
| Buyaka Shopping Mall | 1.0 km | 13 min walk |
| Ümraniye Clock Tower | 1.6 km | 20 min walk |
| 15 July Martyrs Square | 2.0 km | 25 min walk |
| Watergarden Istanbul | 3.5 km | by car |
| Metropol Istanbul Mall | 3.7 km | by car |
InterContinental Istanbul → Sabiha Gökçen Airport: Taxi for Your Departure
Expect about 30 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 InterContinental Istanbul.
How long is the ride from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to InterContinental Istanbul?
InterContinental Istanbul sits in Ümraniye, roughly 28 km from the airport – about 30 min in normal traffic. Traffic or a late flight never changes the price.
What does a car to InterContinental Istanbul cost?
Per car, not per traveller. One way: Economy €55 (3 passengers), First Class €60 (6 passengers), VIP Sprinter €105 (16 passengers). Tolls, taxes and the name-sign pickup are included.
Is a Trinktaxi from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to InterContinental Istanbul 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 InterContinental Istanbul. 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 InterContinental Istanbul?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Hisarüstü Sokağı Yamanevler). If the entrance is blocked at that moment, you are let out at the nearest point a car can reach.
When should I leave InterContinental Istanbul for Sabiha Gökçen Airport?
The drive is about 30 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 InterContinental Istanbul?
Closest to the hotel: Canpark Shopping Mall (760 m, 10 min walk), Akyaka Park Shopping Mall (780 m, 10 min walk) and Meydan Istanbul Shopping Mall (950 m, 12 min walk). Distances are straight-line.
Which car suits a big group going to InterContinental Istanbul?
For InterContinental Istanbul the biggest option is the VIP Sprinter: up to 16 travellers for €105 one way. The booking form only offers cars that fit your group.