Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €45
- Round trip
- €90
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Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Ramada by Wyndham Istanbul Pendik: Private Taxi & Transfer
Located in Kartal, roughly 10 km and 10 min from the terminal. A private car to the hotel door, price fixed in advance, cash to the driver.
- from €45
- Fixed price
- Free cancellation
- Pay in the vehicle
Key facts
From Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Ramada by Wyndham Istanbul Pendik it is roughly 10 km, about 10 min by car. With Trinktaxi the cheapest car is the Economy for up to 3 travellers, from €45 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) → Ramada by Wyndham Istanbul Pendik, Kartal
- Distance
- ~10 km
- Travel time
- ~10 min
- Price
- from €45 one way · €90 return (per vehicle)
- Vehicles
- Economy €45 (3 passengers) · First Class €50 (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 15 min (domestic) / 3 h 15 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 | €15 | €30 |
| First Class | 6 | €8.33 | €16.67 |
| 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 10 min for the 10 km drive; the price stays the same in heavy traffic.
- For the trip back, leave 2 h 15 min before a domestic and 3 h 15 min before an international departure.
- Keep euros in cash for the driver – nothing is charged online.
Where the hotel is
Ramada by Wyndham Istanbul Pendik is a city hotel on Kartal Caddesi, where Kartal meets Pendik on Istanbul's Asian side, in the area around Sabiha Gökçen Airport. The Kartal Fairy Tale Museum is a short walk away, while Dragos Botanical Park, the Istanbul Anatolian Courthouse and central Kartal with Neyzen Tevfik Square are a short drive. Titanic Business Kartal is the nearest neighbouring hotel, with Hotel Villa Vanilla and 216 Suites Eagle Palace a little further on.
Plans can shift, so it helps that the booking can be cancelled free of charge. On arrival at Sabiha Gökçen or Istanbul Airport, your driver waits with a name sign, and you pay the fixed fare in the vehicle once you reach the hotel.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Kartal Fairy Tale Museum | 560 m | 8 min walk |
| Dragos Botanical Park | 2.5 km | by car |
| Istanbul Anatolian Courthouse | 3.3 km | by car |
| Neyzen Tevfik Square, Kartal | 3.4 km | by car |
| Kartal Spice Bazaar | 3.7 km | by car |
| Kartal Princes' Islands Ferry Pier | 3.8 km | by car |
| Pendik Seafront Square | 4.3 km | by car |
| Pendik Seaside Promenade Park | 5.3 km | by car |
Ramada by Wyndham Istanbul Pendik → Sabiha Gökçen Airport: Taxi for Your Departure
Expect about 10 min from the hotel to the terminal. Leave at least 2 h 15 min before a domestic flight and 3 h 15 min before an international one, and a little earlier in high season.
Domestic2 h 15 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
International3 h 15 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
Questions travellers ask us
Short answers about the ride from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Ramada by Wyndham Istanbul Pendik.
How long is the ride from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Ramada by Wyndham Istanbul Pendik?
Ramada by Wyndham Istanbul Pendik sits in Kartal, roughly 10 km from the airport – about 10 min in normal traffic. Traffic or a late flight never changes the price.
What does a car to Ramada by Wyndham Istanbul Pendik cost?
Per car, not per traveller. One way: Economy €45 (3 passengers), First Class €50 (6 passengers), VIP Sprinter €75 (16 passengers). Tolls, taxes and the name-sign pickup are included.
Is a Trinktaxi from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Ramada by Wyndham Istanbul Pendik 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 Ramada by Wyndham Istanbul Pendik. There is no meter – the price, from €45 per car, is fixed when you book, and luggage or traffic never adds to it.
Do you stop right at Ramada by Wyndham Istanbul Pendik?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Kartal Caddesi 53 Cumhuriyet). If the entrance is blocked at that moment, you are let out at the nearest point a car can reach.
When should I leave Ramada by Wyndham Istanbul Pendik for Sabiha Gökçen Airport?
The drive is about 10 min. Leave at least 2 h 15 min before a domestic flight and 3 h 15 min before an international one. Use "Add return" to book both ways at once.
What can I find around Ramada by Wyndham Istanbul Pendik?
Closest to the hotel: Kartal Fairy Tale Museum (560 m, 8 min walk), Dragos Botanical Park (2.5 km) and Istanbul Anatolian Courthouse (3.3 km). Distances are straight-line.
Which car suits a big group going to Ramada by Wyndham Istanbul Pendik?
For Ramada by Wyndham Istanbul Pendik 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.