Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €45
- Round trip
- €90
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Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Zengin City Hotel: Private Taxi & Transfer
Located in Kartal, roughly 14 km and 15 min from the terminal. A private car to the hotel door, price fixed in advance, cash to the driver.
- from €45
- Fixed price
- Free cancellation
- Pay in the vehicle
Key facts
From Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Zengin City Hotel it is roughly 14 km, about 15 min by car. With Trinktaxi the cheapest car is the Economy for up to 3 travellers, from €45 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) → Zengin City Hotel, Kartal
- Distance
- ~14 km
- Travel time
- ~15 min
- Price
- from €45 one way · €90 return (per vehicle)
- Vehicles
- Economy €45 (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 | €15 | €30 |
| 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 15 min for the 14 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
Zengin City Hotel is a budget-friendly city hotel in Esentepe, a neighbourhood of Kartal on Istanbul's Asian side. The Istanbul Anatolian Courthouse is within walking distance, while the Kartal Spice Bazaar, Neyzen Tevfik Square, the ferry pier for the Princes' Islands and Dragos Botanical Park are a short drive away. Neighbouring hotels include 216 Suites Eagle Palace, Hotel Villa Vanilla and Titanic Business Kartal.
If you fly out of Istanbul Airport, remember that the route from Kartal crosses the Bosphorus to the European side, and traffic on the bridges and main roads can be heavy at busy hours. Allow extra time when you set the pickup for your return. Departures from Sabiha Gökçen, on the same side of the city, are also served, with both prices on this page.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Anatolian Courthouse | 1.0 km | 13 min walk |
| Kartal Spice Bazaar | 2.0 km | 25 min walk |
| Neyzen Tevfik Square, Kartal | 2.0 km | 25 min walk |
| Kartal Princes' Islands Ferry Pier | 2.3 km | 29 min walk |
| Dragos Botanical Park | 2.6 km | by car |
| Kartal Fairy Tale Museum | 3.1 km | by car |
| Dragos Seaside | 3.7 km | by car |
| Maltepe Republic Square | 4.8 km | by car |
Zengin City Hotel → Sabiha Gökçen Airport: Taxi for Your Departure
Expect about 15 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 Zengin City Hotel.
How long is the ride from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Zengin City Hotel?
Zengin City Hotel sits in Kartal, roughly 14 km from the airport – about 15 min in normal traffic. Traffic or a late flight never changes the price.
What does a car to Zengin City Hotel cost?
Per car, not per traveller. One way: Economy €45 (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 Zengin City 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 Zengin City Hotel. There is no meter – the price, from €45 per car, is fixed when you book, and luggage or traffic never adds to it.
Do you stop right at Zengin City Hotel?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Küçükmenderes Sokağı Esentepe). If the entrance is blocked at that moment, you are let out at the nearest point a car can reach.
When should I leave Zengin City Hotel for Sabiha Gökçen Airport?
The drive is about 15 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 Zengin City Hotel?
For Zengin City 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 Zengin City Hotel?
Closest to the hotel: Istanbul Anatolian Courthouse (1.0 km, 13 min walk), Kartal Spice Bazaar (2.0 km, 25 min walk) and Neyzen Tevfik Square, Kartal (2.0 km, 25 min walk). Distances are straight-line.