Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel

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Istanbul Airport & Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel Transfer & Taxi

In Sultanahmet, about 46 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

Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel is about 46 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) → Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel, Sultanahmet
Distance
~46 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

Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel transfer & taxi prices

Prices are per vehicle and follow the fixed Sultanahmet rates. Round trips are charged for each direction.

Economy

Economy

  • 3
  • 3
One way
€55
Round trip
€110
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First Class

First Class

  • 6
  • 6
One way
€60
Round trip
€120
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VIP Sprinter

VIP Sprinter

  • 16
  • 16
One way
€90
Round trip
€180
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Also from Sabiha Gökçen Airport

Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel can also be reached from Sabiha Gökçen Airport: about 40 km · 40 min. Prices per vehicle, one way.

Book from SAW

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

Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel is a city hotel on Yerebatan Caddesi in the Alemdar quarter, on the historic peninsula of Sultanahmet in Fatih. Hagia Sophia Square is a short walk away, the Blue Mosque and Topkapı Palace are a few minutes' walk, and the Grand Bazaar is also within walking distance. Its immediate neighbours include Kybele Hotel, Hotel Celal Sultan and Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel.

Arriving as a group or with plenty of suitcases? Each vehicle on this page is listed with its passenger and luggage capacity, so you can book a larger vehicle and travel together from Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen instead of splitting into several cars. The price is fixed, and the driver meets the whole group with a name sign.

  • Address: Yerebatan Caddesi 15 Alemdar
  • Area: Sultanahmet
  • To the airport: About 46 km · 45 min
  • from €55 · one way

Around the hotel

Straight-line distances; walking times are approximate.

PlaceDistanceOn foot
Hagia Sophia Square 280 m 4 min walk
Blue Mosque 410 m 6 min walk
Topkapı Palace 580 m 8 min walk
Grand Bazaar 780 m 10 min walk
Little Hagia Sophia Mosque 810 m 11 min walk
Beyazıt Square 1.1 km 14 min walk
Süleymaniye Mosque 1.3 km 17 min walk
Karaköy Ferry Pier 1.4 km 18 min walk

Armada Istanbul Old City 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 – Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel transfer.

How long is the transfer from Istanbul Airport to Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel?

Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel is in Sultanahmet, about 46 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 Armada Istanbul Old City 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 Armada Istanbul Old City 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 Armada Istanbul Old City 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 Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel entrance?

Yes. Your driver takes you straight to the hotel entrance (Yerebatan Caddesi 15 Alemdar). If vehicles cannot reach the entrance at that moment, you will be dropped at the closest accessible point.

When should I leave Armada Istanbul Old City 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 Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel?

Yes. Armada Istanbul Old City 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.

We are a large group – which vehicle should we choose for Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel?

Our largest vehicle for Armada Istanbul Old City 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.

What is near Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel?

The closest places to the hotel: Hagia Sophia Square (280 m, 4 min walk), Blue Mosque (410 m, 6 min walk) and Topkapı Palace (580 m, 8 min walk). Distances are straight-line.