Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €50
- Round trip
- €100
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Sabiha Gökçen Airport or Istanbul Airport → The Gate Suites: Private Taxi
Located in Ataşehir, roughly 26 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 The Gate Suites it is roughly 26 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 56 km, with cars from €65.
- Route
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) → The Gate Suites, Ataşehir
- Distance
- ~26 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 26 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?
The Gate Suites is also about 56 km · 55 min 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
The Gate Suites is a suite hotel in the Barbaros neighbourhood of the Ataşehir finance district, on Istanbul's Asian side. Republic Square is practically on the doorstep, and the Düştepe Game Museum and Watergarden Istanbul are a few minutes' walk away, while Metropol Istanbul Mall and Optimum Premium Outlet are a short drive. Sheraton Istanbul Ataşehir Hotel, Radisson Blu Hotel Istanbul Asia and Reise Inn Hotel are all nearby.
When you book your arrival, add the return journey at the same time. Your ride back to the airport is then arranged before you even land, the fixed price applies to both legs, and you can still cancel free of charge if your plans change.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Republic Square | 140 m | 2 min walk |
| Düştepe Game Museum | 410 m | 6 min walk |
| Watergarden Istanbul | 780 m | 10 min walk |
| Metropol Istanbul Mall | 1.2 km | 15 min walk |
| Optimum Premium Outlet | 2.0 km | 25 min walk |
| Atatürk Library and Museum | 2.4 km | 30 min walk |
| Brandium Shopping Mall | 2.5 km | 31 min walk |
| Kozzy Shopping Center | 3.2 km | by car |
The Gate Suites → 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 The Gate Suites.
How long is the ride from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to The Gate Suites?
The Gate Suites sits in Ataşehir, roughly 26 km from the airport – about 25 min in normal traffic. Traffic or a late flight never changes the price.
What does a car to The Gate Suites 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 The Gate Suites 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 The Gate Suites. 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 The Gate Suites?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Ihlamur Bulvarı Barbaros). If the entrance is blocked at that moment, you are let out at the nearest point a car can reach.
When should I leave The Gate Suites 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 The Gate Suites?
Yes. The Gate Suites is about 56 km and 55 min from Istanbul Airport, with cars from €65. Choose Istanbul Airport as the pickup in the booking form.
What can I find around The Gate Suites?
Closest to the hotel: Republic Square (140 m, 2 min walk), Düştepe Game Museum (410 m, 6 min walk) and Watergarden Istanbul (780 m, 10 min walk). Distances are straight-line.
Which car suits a big group going to The Gate Suites?
For The Gate Suites 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.