Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €55
- Round trip
- €110
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Istanbul Airport & Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Black Tulip 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
Black Tulip 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) → Black Tulip 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
Black Tulip 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
Black Tulip Hotel is a city hotel on Hüdavendigar Caddesi in the Hocapaşa quarter of Sirkeci, part of Istanbul's historic peninsula. Topkapı Palace and Hagia Sophia Square are a short walk away, the Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar a few minutes' walk further, and the Karaköy ferry pier can also be reached on foot. Romance Istanbul Hotel, Sirkeci Mansion and Hotel Sultania stand right next door.
DriveOnPort serves Black Tulip Hotel from both Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gökçen, and the prices from each airport are shown side by side on this page. Simply choose the airport your flight lands at; the fixed price is confirmed when you book and you pay in the vehicle.
Around the hotel
Straight-line distances; walking times are approximate.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Topkapı Palace | 450 m | 6 min walk |
| Hagia Sophia Square | 610 m | 8 min walk |
| Blue Mosque | 830 m | 11 min walk |
| Grand Bazaar | 880 m | 11 min walk |
| Karaköy Ferry Pier | 970 m | 13 min walk |
| Beyazıt Square | 1.2 km | 16 min walk |
| Little Hagia Sophia Mosque | 1.2 km | 16 min walk |
| Süleymaniye Mosque | 1.3 km | 16 min walk |
Black Tulip 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 – Black Tulip Hotel transfer.
How long is the transfer from Istanbul Airport to Black Tulip Hotel?
Black Tulip 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 Black Tulip 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 Black Tulip 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 Black Tulip 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 Black Tulip Hotel entrance?
Yes. Your driver takes you straight to the hotel entrance (Hüdavendigar Caddesi Hocapaşa). If vehicles cannot reach the entrance at that moment, you will be dropped at the closest accessible point.
When should I leave Black Tulip 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 Black Tulip Hotel?
Yes. Black Tulip 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 Black Tulip Hotel?
The closest places to the hotel: Topkapı Palace (450 m, 6 min walk), Hagia Sophia Square (610 m, 8 min walk) and Blue Mosque (830 m, 11 min walk). Distances are straight-line.
We are a large group – which vehicle should we choose for Black Tulip Hotel?
Our largest vehicle for Black Tulip 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.