Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €55
- Round trip
- €110
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Sabiha Gökçen Airport → MaCity Otel: Private Taxi & Transfer
Located in Maltepe, roughly 19 km and 20 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 MaCity Otel it is roughly 19 km, about 20 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 €75. You pay the driver the price you booked.
- Route
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) → MaCity Otel, Maltepe
- Distance
- ~19 km
- Travel time
- ~20 min
- Price
- from €55 one way · €110 return (per vehicle)
- Vehicles
- Economy €55 (3 passengers) · First Class €60 (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 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 | €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 20 min for the 19 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
MaCity Otel is a simple city hotel in Zümrütevler, a neighbourhood of Maltepe on Istanbul's Asian side. Altayçeşme Park is a few minutes' walk away, while Maltepe Republic Square, the Süreyyapaşa Bazaar and the Maltepe Ferry Pier are a short drive from the hotel. Other places to stay close by include Bossuite Hotel Maltepe, Anka Hotel and Center Inn Hotel, so the area suits travellers who want a practical base on this side of the city.
We run private transfers to MaCity Otel from both Sabiha Gökçen and Istanbul Airport, and the prices for each are shown on this page. Simply pick the airport your flight lands at: your driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign and takes you straight to the hotel door, at a fixed price that you pay in the vehicle.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Altayçeşme Park | 990 m | 13 min walk |
| Maltepe Republic Square | 2.1 km | 27 min walk |
| Süreyyapaşa Bazaar | 2.3 km | 29 min walk |
| Küçükyalı Archaeological Park | 2.4 km | 31 min walk |
| Maltepe Ferry Pier | 2.9 km | by car |
| Fikret Otyam Museum | 3.2 km | by car |
| Dragos Seaside | 4.1 km | by car |
| Istanbul Anatolian Courthouse | 4.1 km | by car |
MaCity Otel → Sabiha Gökçen Airport: Taxi for Your Departure
Expect about 20 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 MaCity Otel.
How long is the ride from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to MaCity Otel?
MaCity Otel sits in Maltepe, roughly 19 km from the airport – about 20 min in normal traffic. Traffic or a late flight never changes the price.
What does a car to MaCity Otel cost?
Per car, not per traveller. One way: Economy €55 (3 passengers), First Class €60 (6 passengers), VIP Sprinter €75 (16 passengers). Tolls, taxes and the name-sign pickup are included.
Is a Trinktaxi from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to MaCity 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 MaCity Otel. 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 MaCity Otel?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Çamlıklı Sokağı Zümrütevler). If the entrance is blocked at that moment, you are let out at the nearest point a car can reach.
When should I leave MaCity Otel for Sabiha Gökçen Airport?
The drive is about 20 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.
Which car suits a big group going to MaCity Otel?
For MaCity Otel 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.
What can I find around MaCity Otel?
Closest to the hotel: Altayçeşme Park (990 m, 13 min walk), Maltepe Republic Square (2.1 km, 27 min walk) and Süreyyapaşa Bazaar (2.3 km, 29 min walk). Distances are straight-line.