Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €55
- Round trip
- €110
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Istanbul Airport & Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Avicenna 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
Avicenna 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 39 km away, from €55 per vehicle.
- Route
- Istanbul Airport (IST) → Avicenna 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
Also from Sabiha Gökçen Airport
Avicenna Hotel can also be reached from Sabiha Gökçen Airport: about 39 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
Guests staying at Avicenna Hotel wake up on Amiral Tafdil Sokağı, a lane in Cankurtaran on the seaward side of Sultanahmet. The Arasta Bazaar is only a few minutes' walk from the entrance, and the Basilica Cistern can be reached with a short walk past Hagia Sophia. Sultanahmet Palace Hotel and Blue House Hotel are among the closest neighbours in the surrounding streets.
A simple way to organise both ends of the trip: book your return transfer together with your arrival. The pick-up at Avicenna Hotel for your departure to Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen is then already set, the fixed price is confirmed, and you can adjust the time later if your flight changes. Free cancellation covers both journeys.
Around the hotel
Straight-line distances; walking times are approximate.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Mosque | 280 m | 4 min walk |
| Hagia Sophia Square | 360 m | 5 min walk |
| Little Hagia Sophia Mosque | 660 m | 9 min walk |
| Topkapı Palace | 840 m | 11 min walk |
| Grand Bazaar | 1.2 km | 16 min walk |
| Beyazıt Square | 1.5 km | 19 min walk |
| Süleymaniye Mosque | 1.9 km | 24 min walk |
| Karaköy Ferry Pier | 1.9 km | 25 min walk |
Avicenna 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 – Avicenna Hotel transfer.
How long is the transfer from Istanbul Airport to Avicenna Hotel?
Avicenna 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 Avicenna 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 Avicenna 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 Avicenna 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 Avicenna Hotel entrance?
Yes. Your driver takes you straight to the hotel entrance (Amiral Tafdil Sokağı 19 Cankurtaran). If vehicles cannot reach the entrance at that moment, you will be dropped at the closest accessible point.
When should I leave Avicenna 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 Avicenna Hotel?
Yes. Avicenna Hotel is about 39 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 Avicenna Hotel?
The closest places to the hotel: Blue Mosque (280 m, 4 min walk), Hagia Sophia Square (360 m, 5 min walk) and Little Hagia Sophia Mosque (660 m, 9 min walk). Distances are straight-line.
We are a large group – which vehicle should we choose for Avicenna Hotel?
Our largest vehicle for Avicenna 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.