Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €55
- Round trip
- €110
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Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Sultanahmet: Private Taxi & Transfer
Roughly 39 km, about 40 min on the road. A private car, your name on a sign, and a price that is fixed before you fly.
- from €55
- Fixed price
- Free cancellation
- Pay in the vehicle
Key facts
From Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Sultanahmet it is roughly 39 km, about 40 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 €90. You pay the driver the price you booked. You can also fly into Istanbul Airport (IST): about 46 km to Sultanahmet, cars from €55.
- Route
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) → Sultanahmet
- Distance
- ~39 km
- Travel time
- ~40 min
- Price
- from €55 one way · €110 return (per vehicle)
- Vehicles
- Economy €55 (3 passengers) · First Class €60 (6 passengers) · VIP Sprinter €90 (16 passengers)
- Service
- Private car, driver with name sign, flight monitoring, free cancellation up to 24 h
- Hotels
- 55 hotels, dropped at the door
- Other airport
- Istanbul Airport (IST) · ~46 km · from €55
Car prices for Sultanahmet
One price per car, however many seats you fill. A return is charged per direction.
First Class
- 6
- 6
- One way
- €60
- Round trip
- €120
VIP Sprinter
- 16
- 16
- One way
- €90
- Round trip
- €180
Sultanahmet → Sabiha Gökçen Airport: Taxi for Your Departure
Going back from Sultanahmet to Sabiha Gökçen Airport costs the same and takes about 40 min. Leave at least 2 h 45 min before a domestic flight and 3 h 45 min before an international one. Book it together with your arrival – the cheapest round trip is €110.
Domestic2 h 45 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
International3 h 45 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
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 | €5.63 | €11.25 |
Best value for a full group: the VIP Sprinter, about €5.63 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 40 min for the 39 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.
Sultanahmet at a glance
Sultanahmet lies at the heart of the historic peninsula on Istanbul's European side, where the city's most important monuments stand side by side. Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace, the Basilica Cistern and the site of the ancient Hippodrome are all within walking distance of one another. Small hotels and guesthouses in the narrow streets make it a frequent choice for visitors who want to explore the sights on foot.
From Sabiha Gökçen, the route to Sultanahmet crosses the Bosphorus either through the undersea Eurasia Tunnel or over one of the bridges, which makes the Asian-side airport a practical option for the old city. The area around the square is pedestrianised and some streets carry the tram line, so your driver will drop you at the closest accessible point to your hotel. Writing your hotel name and street in the booking makes that point easy to find.
Hotels we drive to in Sultanahmet
Open a hotel for its own price, route and departure times.
Hotel Sultan HillTavukhane Sokağı Sultan Ahmet
Sultanahmet Palace HotelTorun Sokağı Sultan Ahmet
Blue House HotelDalbast sokak Sultan Ahmet
Magnaura Palace HotelKutlugun sokak Cankurtaran
Hotel TurkomanAsmali çeşme sokak Binbirdirek
Hotel SphendonAkbıyık Değirmeni Sokağı Sultan Ahmet
Hotel Fehmi BeyÜçler sokak 13 Binbirdirek
GLK Premier Regency Suites & SpaAkbıyık Caddesi Cankurtaran
Hotel Arcadia Blue Istanbulİmran Öktem Caddesi 1 Binbirdirek
Hotel Amira IstanbulAksakal Sokağı Küçük Ayasofya
Sura Design Hotel & SuitesTicarethane Sokak 13 Alemdar
Rose Garden Suites IstanbulŞehit Mehmetpaşa Sokağı 12 Küçük Ayasofya
Antusa Palace Hotel & SpaÇatalçeşme Sokak Alemdar
Hotel Valide Sultan KonağıKutlugün Sokağı Cankurtaran
White House Hotel IstanbulÇatal Çeşme Sokak;Çatalçeşme Sokak 21 Alemdar
İshak Paşa Palace by Signature HotelsIshakpaşa Caddesi Cankurtaran
Best Western Antea Palace Hotel & SpaCinci Meydanı Sokağı Küçük Ayasofya
Dedem Boutique HotelEmin Sinan Hamamı Sokağı Emin Sinan
Hotel AziyadéCephaneci Sokağı Emin Sinan
Antik Konak OtelKüçük Ayasofya Caddesi Küçük Ayasofya
Hotel SultaniaIbn-I-Kemal Caddesi 3 Hocapaşa
Black Tulip HotelHüdavendigar Caddesi Hocapaşa
Empire Palace Hotel & SpaHüdavendigar Caddesi Hocapaşa
Levni Hotel & SpaSafveti Paşa Sokağı Hocapaşa
Hotel NenaKlodfarer caddesi Binbirdirek
Bucoleon Palace HotelÇayıroğlu Sokak Küçük Ayasofya
Crowne Plaza Istanbul Old CityFethi Bey Caddesi Balabanağa
DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul Old TownOrdu Caddesi 31 Mimar Kemalettin
Antik Hotel IstanbulBuyuk handar efindi caddesi Mimar Kemalettin
Orka Royal HotelDarüssade Sokak Hocapaşa
Büyük Şahinler HotelMesihpaşa Caddesi Mimar Kemalettin
Zurich Hotel IstanbulVidinli Tevfikpaşa Caddesi Balabanağa
Aprilis Gold HotelPeykhane caddesi Binbirdirek
Bekdaş Hotel DeluxeDerinkuyu Sokağı 4 Nişanca
Grand Ons HotelAzimkar Sokak Mesihpaşa
Legacy Ottoman HotelHamidiye Caddesi, Sirkeci, Fatih/İstanbul
Hagia Sophia Mansions Istanbul, Curio Collection by HiltonKabasakal Caddesi 5 Cankurtaran
Ottoman Hotel ImperialNeviye Sokağı Şehsuvar Bey
Sirkeci MansionTaya Hatun Caddesi 5 Cankurtaran
Hotel Ibrahim PashaTerzihane Sokağı Binbirdirek
Kybele HotelYerebatan Caddesi Alemdar
Hotel Empress ZoeAdliye Sokağı Cankurtaran
Seven Hills HotelTevkifhane Sokak 8 Cankurtaran
Eresin Crown HotelKucuk Ayasofia Caddesi 40 Küçük Ayasofya
Armada Istanbul Old City HotelYerebatan Caddesi 15 Alemdar
Hotel SultanhanPiyer loti caddesi Binbirdirek
Sura Hagia Sophia HotelTicarethane Sokak 10 Alemdar
Avicenna HotelAmiral Tafdil Sokağı 19 Cankurtaran
Ajwa Hotel Sultanahmetİncili Çavuş Sokak Alemdar
Adamar HotelYerebatan Caddesi Alemdar
Neorion HotelOrhaniye Caddesi Hocapaşa
Hotel ArenaÜçler Hamamı Sokak Küçük Ayasofya
Romance Istanbul HotelHüdavendigar Caddesi Hocapaşa
Hotel Celal SultanSalkım Söğüt Sokak Alemdar
Grand Oztanik HotelTiyatro caddesi Mimar Hayrettin
Questions travellers ask us
Short answers about the ride from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Sultanahmet.
How much time should I plan for Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Sultanahmet?
Plan around 40 min for the roughly 39 km drive. Rush hour can add minutes, but it never adds euros – the price is set when you book.
What does a car from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Sultanahmet cost?
You pay per car, not per traveller. One way: Economy €55 (3 passengers), First Class €60 (6 passengers), VIP Sprinter €90 (16 passengers). Tolls, taxes and the name-sign pickup are already inside the price.
Is a Trinktaxi from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Sultanahmet 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 Sultanahmet. There is no meter – the price, from €55 per car, is fixed when you book, and luggage or traffic never adds to it.
Which car suits a big group going to Sultanahmet?
For Sultanahmet the biggest option is the VIP Sprinter: up to 16 travellers for €90 one way. The booking form only offers cars that fit your group.
Can Trinktaxi also take me back from Sultanahmet to Sabiha Gökçen Airport?
Of course. Tick "Add return" and enter the date and time. The way back costs the same; the cheapest round trip is €110.
Is Istanbul Airport an option for Sultanahmet too?
Yes. Sultanahmet lies about 39 km from Sabiha Gökçen Airport and about 46 km from Istanbul Airport. From Istanbul Airport, cars to Sultanahmet start at €55.
Can I book other places near Sultanahmet?
Yes. From Sabiha Gökçen Airport we also drive to nearby places such as Taksim, Üsküdar and Kadıköy. The airport page lists every destination.