Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €50
- Round trip
- €100
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Sabiha Gökçen Airport or Istanbul Airport → Nice Royal Otel: Private Taxi
Located in Ataşehir, roughly 25 km and 25 min from the terminal. A private car to the hotel door, price fixed in advance, cash to the driver.
- from €50
- Fixed price
- Free cancellation
- Pay in the vehicle
Key facts
From Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Nice Royal Otel it is roughly 25 km, about 25 min by car. With Trinktaxi the cheapest car is the Economy for up to 3 travellers, from €50 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 58 km, with cars from €65.
- Route
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) → Nice Royal Otel, Ataşehir
- Distance
- ~25 km
- Travel time
- ~25 min
- Price
- from €50 one way · €100 return (per vehicle)
- Vehicles
- Economy €50 (3 passengers) · First Class €55 (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 | €16.67 | €33.33 |
| First Class | 6 | €9.17 | €18.33 |
| 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 25 min for the 25 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.
Flying into Istanbul Airport instead?
Nice Royal Otel is also about 58 km · 1 h from Istanbul Airport. One-way prices per car.
Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €65
- Round trip
- €130
First Class
- 6
- 6
- One way
- €70
- Round trip
- €140
VIP Sprinter
- 16
- 16
- One way
- €75
- Round trip
- €150
Where the hotel is
Nice Royal Otel is a city hotel in Küçükbakkalköy, in central Ataşehir on Istanbul's Asian side. The Düştepe Game Museum, the Atatürk Library and Museum and Republic Square are each a short drive away, as is Metropol Istanbul Mall. Reise Inn Hotel, Asia City Hotel and Cityloft 24 Suites are all within a few minutes' walk.
Enter your flight number when you book. The flight is tracked, so if your plane lands early or late at Sabiha Gökçen or Istanbul Airport, the pickup time is adjusted and your driver is still waiting with your name sign when you come out. There is no need to call ahead after a delay, and the fixed price stays the same.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Düştepe Game Museum | 1.1 km | 14 min walk |
| Atatürk Library and Museum | 1.1 km | 15 min walk |
| Republic Square | 1.2 km | 15 min walk |
| Metropol Istanbul Mall | 1.3 km | 17 min walk |
| Brandium Shopping Mall | 1.5 km | 20 min walk |
| Watergarden Istanbul | 1.9 km | 25 min walk |
| Optimum Premium Outlet | 2.4 km | 31 min walk |
| Kozzy Shopping Center | 2.5 km | 32 min walk |
Nice Royal Otel → Sabiha Gökçen Airport: Taxi for Your Departure
Expect about 25 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 Nice Royal Otel.
How long is the ride from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Nice Royal Otel?
Nice Royal Otel sits in Ataşehir, roughly 25 km from the airport – about 25 min in normal traffic. Traffic or a late flight never changes the price.
What does a car to Nice Royal Otel cost?
Per car, not per traveller. One way: Economy €50 (3 passengers), First Class €55 (6 passengers), VIP Sprinter €75 (16 passengers). Tolls, taxes and the name-sign pickup are included.
Is a Trinktaxi from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Nice Royal 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 Nice Royal Otel. There is no meter – the price, from €50 per car, is fixed when you book, and luggage or traffic never adds to it.
Do you stop right at Nice Royal Otel?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Günbatımı Sokağı Küçükbakkalköy). If the entrance is blocked at that moment, you are let out at the nearest point a car can reach.
When should I leave Nice Royal Otel for Sabiha Gökçen Airport?
The drive is about 25 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.
Can I land at Istanbul Airport and still get to Nice Royal Otel?
Yes. Nice Royal Otel is about 58 km and 1 h from Istanbul Airport, with cars from €65. Choose Istanbul Airport as the pickup in the booking form.
Which car suits a big group going to Nice Royal Otel?
For Nice Royal 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 Nice Royal Otel?
Closest to the hotel: Düştepe Game Museum (1.1 km, 14 min walk), Atatürk Library and Museum (1.1 km, 15 min walk) and Republic Square (1.2 km, 15 min walk). Distances are straight-line.