Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €55
- Round trip
- €110
Photo: Сергей Секачёв · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Taksim: Private Taxi & Transfer
Roughly 41 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 Taksim it is roughly 41 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 43 km to Taksim, cars from €55.
- Route
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) → Taksim
- Distance
- ~41 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
- 27 hotels, dropped at the door
- Other airport
- Istanbul Airport (IST) · ~43 km · from €55
Car prices for Taksim
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
Taksim → Sabiha Gökçen Airport: Taxi for Your Departure
Going back from Taksim 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 41 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.
Taksim at a glance
Taksim, in the Beyoğlu district on Istanbul's European side, is the neighbourhood around one of the city's best-known squares. The Republic Monument, the rebuilt Atatürk Cultural Centre and İstiklal Avenue, which runs from the square towards Tünel, are its landmarks. Surrounding neighbourhoods such as Cihangir, Galata and Karaköy, with their cafés, art galleries and boutique hotels, make Taksim a popular place to stay.
A transfer from Sabiha Gökçen to Taksim crosses from the Asian to the European side over one of the Bosphorus bridges. Bridge traffic varies by time of day, so allow plenty of time when heading back for a departure. İstiklal Avenue is closed to traffic, so for hotels on the avenue your driver will drop you at the closest accessible point. If you are flying from the European side, Istanbul Airport is the alternative.
Hotels we drive to in Taksim
Open a hotel for its own price, route and departure times.
The Central PalaceLamartin Caddesi 18 Kocatepe
Vardar Palace HotelSıraselviler Caddesi 16 Katip Mustafa Çelebi
Taxim SuitesCumhuriyet Caddesi 31 Gümüşsuyu
Hotel La VillaTopcu Caddesi Kocatepe
Aria Palace Taksim HotelAtıf Yılmaz Caddesi 11 Hüseyinağa
Havana Hotel Suites TaksimÇaylak Sk. 10 Şehit Muhtar
NarPera Boutique HotelKüçük Bayır Sokak 65 Inönü
Luce Suites TaksimTurna Sokak 5 Inönü
Opera House HotelTuran Caddesi 8 Bülbül
Cihangir PalaceMebusan Yokuşu Ömer Avni
The Marmara TaksimTak-ı Zafer Caddesi Gümüşsuyu
CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel IstanbulHariciye Konağı Sokağı Gümüşsuyu
Point Hotel TaksimDünya Sağlık Sokağı 17 Gümüşsuyu
Titanic City TaksimLamartin Caddesi Kocatepe
Gezi Hotel BosphorusHariciye Konağı Sokağı Gümüşsuyu
Taksim Square HotelSıraselviler Caddesi 7 Gümüşsuyu
Barceló IstanbulYedi Kuyular Caddesi Inönü
The Ritz-Carlton, IstanbulAsker Ocağı Caddesi 6 Harbiye
Grand Hyatt Istanbulaşkışla Cd 1 Harbiye
Taxim Hill HotelSıraselveler Caddesi 5 Gümüşsuyu
Lamartine HotelLamartin Caddesi 25 Kocatepe
Midtown HotelAydede Caddesi Kocatepe
Nippon HotelTopcu Caddesi 6 Kocatepe
Golden Age HotelTopcu Caddesi 10 Kocatepe
Lares Park HotelTaksim Akarcasi Sokağı Şehit Muhtar
Taksim Gönen HotelAydede Caddesi Kocatepe
Mercure Istanbul TaksimTarlabaşı Bulvarı Şehit Muhtar
Grand Hyatt Istanbulaşkışla Cd 1 Harbiye
Taxim Hill HotelSıraselveler Caddesi 5 Gümüşsuyu
Lamartine HotelLamartin Caddesi 25 Kocatepe
Midtown HotelAydede Caddesi Kocatepe
Nippon HotelTopcu Caddesi 6 Kocatepe
Golden Age HotelTopcu Caddesi 10 Kocatepe
Lares Park HotelTaksim Akarcasi Sokağı Şehit Muhtar
Taksim Gönen HotelAydede Caddesi Kocatepe
Mercure Istanbul TaksimTarlabaşı Bulvarı Şehit Muhtar
Questions travellers ask us
Short answers about the ride from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Taksim.
How much time should I plan for Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Taksim?
Plan around 40 min for the roughly 41 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 Taksim 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 Taksim 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 Taksim. 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 Taksim?
For Taksim 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 Taksim 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 Taksim too?
Yes. Taksim lies about 41 km from Sabiha Gökçen Airport and about 43 km from Istanbul Airport. From Istanbul Airport, cars to Taksim start at €55.
Can I book other places near Taksim?
Yes. From Sabiha Gökçen Airport we also drive to nearby places such as Beşiktaş, Şişli and Üsküdar. The airport page lists every destination.