Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €60
- Round trip
- €120
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Istanbul Airport to Akmerkez Residence Transfer & Taxi
In Levent, about 42 km · 40 min from the airport. Private, fixed-price transfer to the hotel entrance – pay in the vehicle.
- from €60
- Fixed price
- Free cancellation
- Pay in the vehicle
At a glance
Akmerkez Residence is about 42 km from Istanbul Airport (IST), around 40 min by car. A private DriveOnPort transfer costs from €60 per vehicle one way (Economy, up to 3 passengers); the VIP Sprinter for up to 16 passengers costs €100. The price is fixed and paid in the vehicle.
- Route
- Istanbul Airport (IST) → Akmerkez Residence, Levent
- Distance
- ~42 km
- Travel time
- ~40 min
- Price
- from €60 one way · €120 return (per vehicle)
- Vehicles
- Economy €60 (3 passengers) · First Class €65 (6 passengers) · VIP Sprinter €100 (16 passengers)
- Service
- Private door-to-door, meet & greet with name sign, flight tracking, free cancellation
- Return to the airport
- leave the hotel 2 h 45 min (domestic) / 3 h 45 min (international) before departure
The hotel and its location
Akmerkez Residence is an apartment-style residence on Nispetiye Caddesi in the Kültür neighbourhood of Etiler, next to the Levent business district on Istanbul's European side. Levent Mosque and Levent Park are a few minutes' walk away, while Kanyon Shopping Mall and Zorlu Center are a short drive. Hotels in the surrounding streets include Hyatt Centric Levent Istanbul, Avantgarde Hotel Taksim and Wyndham Grand Istanbul Levent.
Guests settling in for a longer stay often arrive with children and plenty of luggage. Add a baby seat or child seat as an extra when booking, and check the passenger and luggage capacity listed for each vehicle so that suitcases and a pushchair fit comfortably.
Around the hotel
Straight-line distances; walking times are approximate.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Levent Mosque | 850 m | 11 min walk |
| Levent Park | 860 m | 11 min walk |
| Kanyon Shopping Mall | 1.3 km | 17 min walk |
| Zorlu Center | 1.4 km | 18 min walk |
| Zincirlikuyu Mosque | 1.6 km | 20 min walk |
| Sanayi Mahallesi Metro Station | 2.7 km | by car |
| Rumeli Hisarı Ferry Pier | 2.8 km | by car |
| Mecidiyeköy Square | 2.9 km | by car |
Akmerkez Residence to Istanbul Airport Transfer & Taxi (return)
The drive from the hotel to the airport takes about 40 min. We recommend leaving the hotel at least 2 h 45 min before a domestic departure and 3 h 45 min before an international one; allow a little extra at peak times.
Domestic2 h 45 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
International3 h 45 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
Other hotels nearby
All prices for LeventFrequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about the Istanbul Airport – Akmerkez Residence transfer.
How long is the transfer from Istanbul Airport to Akmerkez Residence?
Akmerkez Residence is in Levent, about 42 km from the airport; the drive takes around 40 min in normal traffic. The price is fixed and does not change with traffic or flight delays.
How much is a transfer to Akmerkez Residence?
Prices are per vehicle, not per person. One way: Economy €60 (3 passengers), First Class €65 (6 passengers), VIP Sprinter €100 (16 passengers). Taxes, tolls and meet & greet are included.
Is this a taxi or a transfer from Istanbul Airport to Akmerkez Residence?
It works like a private airport taxi booked in advance: only your group travels in the car, door to door from Istanbul Airport to Akmerkez Residence. Unlike a metered taxi, the price is fixed when you book – from €60 per vehicle – with no surcharge for traffic or luggage, and the driver waits for you with a name sign.
Will the driver drop me at the Akmerkez Residence entrance?
Yes. Your driver takes you straight to the hotel entrance (Nisbetiye Caddesi Kültür). If vehicles cannot reach the entrance at that moment, you will be dropped at the closest accessible point.
When should I leave Akmerkez Residence for my flight from Istanbul Airport?
The drive takes about 40 min. We recommend leaving the hotel at least 2 h 45 min before a domestic departure and 3 h 45 min before an international one. You can book the return with "Add return" when booking.
What is near Akmerkez Residence?
The closest places to the hotel: Levent Mosque (850 m, 11 min walk), Levent Park (860 m, 11 min walk) and Kanyon Shopping Mall (1.3 km, 17 min walk). Distances are straight-line.
We are a large group – which vehicle should we choose for Akmerkez Residence?
Our largest vehicle for Akmerkez Residence is the VIP Sprinter, carrying up to 16 passengers for €100 one way. Vehicles that suit your group size are shown automatically when you book.