Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €55
- Round trip
- €110
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Sabiha Gökçen Airport or Istanbul Airport → Mercure Istanbul Altunizade: Private Taxi
Located in Üsküdar, roughly 34 km and 35 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 Mercure Istanbul Altunizade it is roughly 34 km, about 35 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. From Istanbul Airport (IST) it is about 48 km, with cars from €50.
- Route
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) → Mercure Istanbul Altunizade, Üsküdar
- Distance
- ~34 km
- Travel time
- ~35 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 45 min (domestic) / 3 h 45 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 35 min for the 34 km drive; the price stays the same in heavy traffic.
- For the trip back, leave 2 h 45 min before a domestic and 3 h 45 min before an international departure.
- Keep euros in cash for the driver – nothing is charged online.
Flying into Istanbul Airport instead?
Mercure Istanbul Altunizade is also about 48 km · 50 min from Istanbul Airport. One-way prices per car.
Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €50
- Round trip
- €100
First Class
- 6
- 6
- One way
- €55
- Round trip
- €110
VIP Sprinter
- 16
- 16
- One way
- €90
- Round trip
- €180
Where the hotel is
Mercure Istanbul Altunizade is a city hotel in Altunizade, within the Üsküdar district on Istanbul's Asian side. Its immediate neighbour is Altunizade Suites Istanbul, Curio Collection by Hilton, a few steps along the same street. A short drive takes you to the Atik Valide Mosque and on to the Mihrimah Sultan Mosque near the Üsküdar waterfront, while Kuzguncuk Ferry Pier, Beylerbeyi Palace and Çamlıca Tower are also a short drive away.
For business trips, the transfer runs on a fixed price agreed at booking, with no meter running in city traffic, and you pay in the vehicle at the end of the ride. If your departure date is set, book the return to Sabiha Gökçen or Istanbul Airport at the same time, so your hotel pickup is arranged with your arrival.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Atik Valide Mosque | 1.6 km | 21 min walk |
| Kuzguncuk Ferry Pier | 1.6 km | 21 min walk |
| Beylerbeyi Palace | 2.0 km | 25 min walk |
| Mihrimah Sultan Mosque | 2.2 km | 27 min walk |
| Çamlıca Tower | 2.2 km | 28 min walk |
| Beylerbeyi Ferry Pier | 2.2 km | 28 min walk |
| Şemsi Pasha Mosque | 2.5 km | by car |
| Grand Çamlıca Mosque | 2.7 km | by car |
Mercure Istanbul Altunizade → Sabiha Gökçen Airport: Taxi for Your Departure
Expect about 35 min from the hotel to the terminal. Leave at least 2 h 45 min before a domestic flight and 3 h 45 min before an international one, and a little earlier in high season.
Domestic2 h 45 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
International3 h 45 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
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All prices for ÜsküdarQuestions travellers ask us
Short answers about the ride from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Mercure Istanbul Altunizade.
How long is the ride from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Mercure Istanbul Altunizade?
Mercure Istanbul Altunizade sits in Üsküdar, roughly 34 km from the airport – about 35 min in normal traffic. Traffic or a late flight never changes the price.
What does a car to Mercure Istanbul Altunizade 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 Mercure Istanbul Altunizade 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 Mercure Istanbul Altunizade. 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 Mercure Istanbul Altunizade?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Oymacı Sokağı 9 Altunizade). If the entrance is blocked at that moment, you are let out at the nearest point a car can reach.
When should I leave Mercure Istanbul Altunizade for Sabiha Gökçen Airport?
The drive is about 35 min. Leave at least 2 h 45 min before a domestic flight and 3 h 45 min before an international one. Use "Add return" to book both ways at once.
Can I land at Istanbul Airport and still get to Mercure Istanbul Altunizade?
Yes. Mercure Istanbul Altunizade is about 48 km and 50 min from Istanbul Airport, with cars from €50. Choose Istanbul Airport as the pickup in the booking form.
Which car suits a big group going to Mercure Istanbul Altunizade?
For Mercure Istanbul Altunizade 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 Mercure Istanbul Altunizade?
Closest to the hotel: Atik Valide Mosque (1.6 km, 21 min walk), Kuzguncuk Ferry Pier (1.6 km, 21 min walk) and Beylerbeyi Palace (2.0 km, 25 min walk). Distances are straight-line.