Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €55
- Round trip
- €110
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Istanbul Airport & Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Aprilis Gold Hotel Transfer & Taxi
In Sultanahmet, about 45 km · 45 min from the airport. Private, fixed-price transfer to the hotel entrance – pay in the vehicle.
- from €55
- Fixed price
- Free cancellation
- Pay in the vehicle
At a glance
Aprilis Gold Hotel is about 45 km from Istanbul Airport (IST), around 45 min by car. A private DriveOnPort transfer costs from €55 per vehicle one way (Economy, up to 3 passengers); the VIP Sprinter for up to 16 passengers costs €90. The price is fixed and paid in the vehicle. From Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) the hotel is about 40 km away, from €55 per vehicle.
- Route
- Istanbul Airport (IST) → Aprilis Gold Hotel, Sultanahmet
- Distance
- ~45 km
- Travel time
- ~45 min
- Price
- from €55 one way · €110 return (per vehicle)
- Vehicles
- Economy €55 (3 passengers) · First Class €60 (6 passengers) · VIP Sprinter €90 (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
Also from Sabiha Gökçen Airport
Aprilis Gold Hotel can also be reached from Sabiha Gökçen Airport: about 40 km · 40 min. Prices per vehicle, one way.
Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €55
- Round trip
- €110
First Class
- 6
- 6
- One way
- €60
- Round trip
- €120
VIP Sprinter
- 16
- 16
- One way
- €90
- Round trip
- €180
The hotel and its location
Aprilis Gold Hotel is a city hotel on Peykhane Caddesi in the Binbirdirek quarter of Sultanahmet, on the historic peninsula. The Grand Bazaar, the Blue Mosque, the Little Hagia Sophia Mosque and Hagia Sophia Square are all a few minutes' walk away, as is Beyazıt Square, while Topkapı Palace is a short drive. Neighbouring hotels include Hotel Sultanhan, Dedem Boutique Hotel and Hotel Nena.
With the Grand Bazaar this close, many guests leave with more luggage than they arrived with. When booking your return transfer to IST or SAW, check the luggage capacity listed for each vehicle and move up a size if needed; the price of the vehicle you choose is fixed and paid in the vehicle.
Around the hotel
Straight-line distances; walking times are approximate.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Bazaar | 470 m | 6 min walk |
| Blue Mosque | 510 m | 7 min walk |
| Little Hagia Sophia Mosque | 550 m | 7 min walk |
| Hagia Sophia Square | 660 m | 9 min walk |
| Beyazıt Square | 680 m | 9 min walk |
| Topkapı Palace | 1.1 km | 14 min walk |
| Süleymaniye Mosque | 1.1 km | 15 min walk |
| Şehzade Mosque | 1.4 km | 18 min walk |
Aprilis Gold Hotel to Istanbul Airport Transfer & Taxi (return)
The drive from the hotel to the airport takes about 45 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
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about the Istanbul Airport – Aprilis Gold Hotel transfer.
How long is the transfer from Istanbul Airport to Aprilis Gold Hotel?
Aprilis Gold Hotel is in Sultanahmet, about 45 km from the airport; the drive takes around 45 min in normal traffic. The price is fixed and does not change with traffic or flight delays.
How much is a transfer to Aprilis Gold Hotel?
Prices are per vehicle, not per person. One way: Economy €55 (3 passengers), First Class €60 (6 passengers), VIP Sprinter €90 (16 passengers). Taxes, tolls and meet & greet are included.
Is this a taxi or a transfer from Istanbul Airport to Aprilis Gold Hotel?
It works like a private airport taxi booked in advance: only your group travels in the car, door to door from Istanbul Airport to Aprilis Gold Hotel. Unlike a metered taxi, the price is fixed when you book – from €55 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 Aprilis Gold Hotel entrance?
Yes. Your driver takes you straight to the hotel entrance (Peykhane caddesi Binbirdirek). If vehicles cannot reach the entrance at that moment, you will be dropped at the closest accessible point.
When should I leave Aprilis Gold Hotel for my flight from Istanbul Airport?
The drive takes about 45 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.
Can I book a transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Aprilis Gold Hotel?
Yes. Aprilis Gold Hotel is about 40 km from Sabiha Gökçen Airport, around 40 min by car, and the transfer costs from €55 per vehicle. Choose Sabiha Gökçen Airport as the pick-up point in the booking form.
What is near Aprilis Gold Hotel?
The closest places to the hotel: Grand Bazaar (470 m, 6 min walk), Blue Mosque (510 m, 7 min walk) and Little Hagia Sophia Mosque (550 m, 7 min walk). Distances are straight-line.
We are a large group – which vehicle should we choose for Aprilis Gold Hotel?
Our largest vehicle for Aprilis Gold Hotel is the VIP Sprinter, carrying up to 16 passengers for €90 one way. Vehicles that suit your group size are shown automatically when you book.