Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €50
- Round trip
- €100
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Sabiha Gökçen Airport or Istanbul Airport → The Hera Bostancı Otel: Private Taxi
Located in Ataşehir, roughly 24 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 Hera Bostancı Otel it is roughly 24 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 59 km, with cars from €65.
- Route
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) → The Hera Bostancı Otel, Ataşehir
- Distance
- ~24 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 24 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 Hera Bostancı Otel is also about 59 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
The Hera Bostancı Otel is a city hotel in İçerenköy, on Istanbul's Asian side between Ataşehir and the Bostancı waterfront. Kozzy Shopping Center, Bostancı Ferry Pier, the Atatürk Library and Museum and the Fikret Otyam Museum are all a short drive away. Close neighbours include Dedeman Bostancı Hotel & Convention Center, The Bostancı Hotel and ByOtell Kozyatağı.
Travelling with children? Request a baby seat or child seat as an extra when you book, and it will be fitted in the vehicle before the driver meets you at arrivals. That way the little ones ride safely from the airport kerb all the way to the hotel entrance, and you do not have to bring your own.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Kozzy Shopping Center | 1.2 km | 15 min walk |
| Bostancı Ferry Pier | 1.9 km | 25 min walk |
| Atatürk Library and Museum | 2.1 km | 27 min walk |
| Fikret Otyam Museum | 2.2 km | 28 min walk |
| Küçükyalı Archaeological Park | 2.7 km | by car |
| Brandium Shopping Mall | 2.8 km | by car |
| Optimum Premium Outlet | 2.9 km | by car |
| Düştepe Game Museum | 3.0 km | by car |
The Hera Bostancı 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 The Hera Bostancı Otel.
How long is the ride from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to The Hera Bostancı Otel?
The Hera Bostancı Otel sits in Ataşehir, roughly 24 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 Hera Bostancı 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 The Hera Bostancı 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 The Hera Bostancı 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 The Hera Bostancı Otel?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Büyük Kartal Sokağı 13a İçerenköy). 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 Hera Bostancı 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 The Hera Bostancı Otel?
Yes. The Hera Bostancı Otel is about 59 km and 1 h from Istanbul Airport, with cars from €65. Choose Istanbul Airport as the pickup in the booking form.
What can I find around The Hera Bostancı Otel?
Closest to the hotel: Kozzy Shopping Center (1.2 km, 15 min walk), Bostancı Ferry Pier (1.9 km, 25 min walk) and Atatürk Library and Museum (2.1 km, 27 min walk). Distances are straight-line.
Which car suits a big group going to The Hera Bostancı Otel?
For The Hera Bostancı 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.