Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €70
- Round trip
- €140
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Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Kumbaba Otel: Private Taxi & Transfer
Located in Şile, roughly 50 km and 50 min from the terminal. A private car to the hotel door, price fixed in advance, cash to the driver.
- from €70
- Fixed price
- Free cancellation
- Pay in the vehicle
Key facts
From Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Kumbaba Otel it is roughly 50 km, about 50 min by car. With Trinktaxi the cheapest car is the Economy for up to 3 travellers, from €70 one way; the VIP Sprinter takes up to 16 travellers for €150. You pay the driver the price you booked.
- Route
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) → Kumbaba Otel, Şile
- Distance
- ~50 km
- Travel time
- ~50 min
- Price
- from €70 one way · €140 return (per vehicle)
- Vehicles
- Economy €70 (3 passengers) · First Class €75 (6 passengers) · VIP Sprinter €150 (16 passengers)
- Service
- Private car, driver with name sign, flight monitoring, free cancellation up to 24 h
- Return to the airport
- leave the hotel 3 h (domestic) / 4 h (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 | €23.33 | €46.67 |
| First Class | 6 | €12.50 | €25 |
| VIP Sprinter | 16 | €9.38 | €18.75 |
Best value for a full group: the VIP Sprinter, about €9.38 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 50 min for the 50 km drive; the price stays the same in heavy traffic.
- For the trip back, leave 3 h before a domestic and 4 h before an international departure.
- Keep euros in cash for the driver – nothing is charged online.
Where the hotel is
Kumbaba Otel is a beach hotel on Üsküdar Caddesi in the Çavuş neighbourhood of Şile, the seaside town on Istanbul's Black Sea coast. Kumbaba Park and the sandy shore it is named after are a short walk away, while Şile Square, the Central Mosque and Şile Castle are a short drive into the town centre. Marin Otel is just down the road, and Değirmen Otel Şile and Grand Otel Şile are close by in town.
Coming to the coast as a group or with plenty of beach gear? Choose a minivan or larger vehicle when booking; each vehicle on this page is listed with its passenger and luggage capacity, so everyone rides together from Sabiha Gökçen or Istanbul Airport at one fixed price.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Kumbaba Park | 820 m | 11 min walk |
| Şile Square | 1.4 km | 18 min walk |
| Şile Central Mosque | 1.7 km | 22 min walk |
| Şile Castle | 2.1 km | 27 min walk |
| Şile Democracy Square | 2.1 km | 27 min walk |
| 75th Anniversary Park | 2.2 km | 28 min walk |
Kumbaba Otel → Sabiha Gökçen Airport: Taxi for Your Departure
Expect about 50 min from the hotel to the terminal. Leave at least 3 h before a domestic flight and 4 h before an international one, and a little earlier in high season.
Domestic3 hbefore departure, leave the hotel
International4 hbefore departure, leave the hotel
Questions travellers ask us
Short answers about the ride from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Kumbaba Otel.
How long is the ride from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Kumbaba Otel?
Kumbaba Otel sits in Şile, roughly 50 km from the airport – about 50 min in normal traffic. Traffic or a late flight never changes the price.
What does a car to Kumbaba Otel cost?
Per car, not per traveller. One way: Economy €70 (3 passengers), First Class €75 (6 passengers), VIP Sprinter €150 (16 passengers). Tolls, taxes and the name-sign pickup are included.
Is a Trinktaxi from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Kumbaba Otel 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 Kumbaba Otel. There is no meter – the price, from €70 per car, is fixed when you book, and luggage or traffic never adds to it.
Do you stop right at Kumbaba Otel?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Üsküdar Caddesi Çavuş). If the entrance is blocked at that moment, you are let out at the nearest point a car can reach.
When should I leave Kumbaba Otel for Sabiha Gökçen Airport?
The drive is about 50 min. Leave at least 3 h before a domestic flight and 4 h before an international one. Use "Add return" to book both ways at once.
Which car suits a big group going to Kumbaba Otel?
For Kumbaba Otel the biggest option is the VIP Sprinter: up to 16 travellers for €150 one way. The booking form only offers cars that fit your group.
What can I find around Kumbaba Otel?
Closest to the hotel: Kumbaba Park (820 m, 11 min walk), Şile Square (1.4 km, 18 min walk) and Şile Central Mosque (1.7 km, 22 min walk). Distances are straight-line.