Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €40
- Round trip
- €80
Photo: vlyalcin · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Tuzla Garden Hotel: Private Taxi & Transfer
Located in Tuzla, roughly 12 km and 10 min from the terminal. A private car to the hotel door, price fixed in advance, cash to the driver.
- from €40
- Fixed price
- Free cancellation
- Pay in the vehicle
Key facts
From Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Tuzla Garden Hotel it is roughly 12 km, about 10 min by car. With Trinktaxi the cheapest car is the Economy for up to 3 travellers, from €40 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) → Tuzla Garden Hotel, Tuzla
- Distance
- ~12 km
- Travel time
- ~10 min
- Price
- from €40 one way · €80 return (per vehicle)
- Vehicles
- Economy €40 (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 | €13.33 | €26.67 |
| 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 12 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
Tuzla Garden Hotel is a city hotel on Atatürk Caddesi in the Cami neighbourhood, right in the centre of Tuzla on Istanbul's Asian side, near Sabiha Gökçen Airport. The Sultan Ahmet Mosque in Tuzla is a short walk away, and the Tuzla seafront and Tuzla Seaside Park are a few minutes' walk. Pendorya Mall and the Kaynarca and Pendik seaside parks are a short drive away. Close neighbours include Yoga Butik Otel, Blue Sea Hotel and Tuzla Pars Otel.
Add your flight number when you book: your flight is tracked, so even if it is delayed your driver adjusts to the actual landing time and waits for you with a name sign. Your transfer to Tuzla Garden Hotel from either airport then starts at the fixed price you booked.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Sultan Ahmed I Mosque (Tuzla) | 60 m | 1 min walk |
| Tuzla Seafront | 380 m | 5 min walk |
| Tuzla Seaside Park | 390 m | 5 min walk |
| Pendorya Mall | 6.1 km | by car |
| Kaynarca Seaside Park | 7.2 km | by car |
| Pendik Seaside Promenade Park | 7.7 km | by car |
| Pendik Seafront Square | 8.9 km | by car |
| Dragos Botanical Park | 11.6 km | by car |
Tuzla Garden Hotel → 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 Tuzla Garden Hotel.
How long is the ride from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Tuzla Garden Hotel?
Tuzla Garden Hotel sits in Tuzla, roughly 12 km from the airport – about 10 min in normal traffic. Traffic or a late flight never changes the price.
What does a car to Tuzla Garden Hotel cost?
Per car, not per traveller. One way: Economy €40 (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 Tuzla Garden Hotel 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 Tuzla Garden Hotel. There is no meter – the price, from €40 per car, is fixed when you book, and luggage or traffic never adds to it.
Do you stop right at Tuzla Garden Hotel?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Atatürk Caddesi Cami). If the entrance is blocked at that moment, you are let out at the nearest point a car can reach.
When should I leave Tuzla Garden Hotel 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.
Which car suits a big group going to Tuzla Garden Hotel?
For Tuzla Garden Hotel 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.
What can I find around Tuzla Garden Hotel?
Closest to the hotel: Sultan Ahmed I Mosque (Tuzla) (60 m, 1 min walk), Tuzla Seafront (380 m, 5 min walk) and Tuzla Seaside Park (390 m, 5 min walk). Distances are straight-line.