Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €60
- Round trip
- €120
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Istanbul Airport & Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Bosphorus Palace Hotel Transfer & Taxi
In Beşiktaş, about 44 km · 45 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
Bosphorus Palace Hotel is about 44 km from Istanbul Airport (IST), around 45 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 €95. The price is fixed and paid in the vehicle. From Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) the hotel is about 38 km away, from €55 per vehicle.
- Route
- Istanbul Airport (IST) → Bosphorus Palace Hotel, Beşiktaş
- Distance
- ~44 km
- Travel time
- ~45 min
- Price
- from €60 one way · €120 return (per vehicle)
- Vehicles
- Economy €60 (3 passengers) · First Class €65 (6 passengers) · VIP Sprinter €95 (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
Bosphorus Palace Hotel can also be reached from Sabiha Gökçen Airport: about 38 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
Bosphorus Palace Hotel is a boutique hotel on Büyükşekerci Sokağı in the Mecidiye quarter of Ortaköy, near the Bosphorus shore in Beşiktaş. Ortaköy Mosque is a short walk away, and Yıldız Park and Çırağan Palace are a few minutes' walk, while Yıldız Palace, the Naval Museum and the Zorlu Center are a short drive. Nearby hotels include Ortaköy Princess Hotel, Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul and Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, Istanbul.
DriveOnPort serves both Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gökçen, and the fixed prices from each are shown on this page, so choose the one that matches your flight. Istanbul Airport lies on the same European side as Ortaköy, while a Sabiha Gökçen pickup includes a Bosphorus crossing; in both cases the driver meets you with a name sign.
Around the hotel
Straight-line distances; walking times are approximate.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Ortaköy Mosque | 200 m | 3 min walk |
| Yıldız Park | 800 m | 10 min walk |
| Çırağan Palace | 980 m | 13 min walk |
| Yıldız Palace | 1.1 km | 15 min walk |
| Naval Museum | 1.8 km | 23 min walk |
| Zorlu Center | 2.1 km | 27 min walk |
| Dolmabahçe Palace | 2.4 km | 30 min walk |
| Teşvikiye Mosque | 2.6 km | by car |
Bosphorus Palace 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
Other hotels nearby
All prices for Beşiktaş- Ortaköy Princess Hotel Beşiktaş · 150 m
- Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul Beşiktaş · 830 m
- Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus Beşiktaş · 1.3 km
- Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, Istanbul Beşiktaş · 1.3 km
- Cheya Hotel & Suites Beşiktaş Beşiktaş · 1.4 km
- Renaissance Istanbul Polat Bosphorus Hotel Nişantaşı · 1.7 km
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about the Istanbul Airport – Bosphorus Palace Hotel transfer.
How long is the transfer from Istanbul Airport to Bosphorus Palace Hotel?
Bosphorus Palace Hotel is in Beşiktaş, about 44 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 Bosphorus Palace Hotel?
Prices are per vehicle, not per person. One way: Economy €60 (3 passengers), First Class €65 (6 passengers), VIP Sprinter €95 (16 passengers). Taxes, tolls and meet & greet are included.
Is this a taxi or a transfer from Istanbul Airport to Bosphorus Palace 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 Bosphorus Palace Hotel. 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 Bosphorus Palace Hotel entrance?
Yes. Your driver takes you straight to the hotel entrance (Büyükşekerci Sokağı Mecidiye). If vehicles cannot reach the entrance at that moment, you will be dropped at the closest accessible point.
When should I leave Bosphorus Palace 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 Bosphorus Palace Hotel?
Yes. Bosphorus Palace Hotel is about 38 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 Bosphorus Palace Hotel?
The closest places to the hotel: Ortaköy Mosque (200 m, 3 min walk), Yıldız Park (800 m, 10 min walk) and Çırağan Palace (980 m, 13 min walk). Distances are straight-line.
We are a large group – which vehicle should we choose for Bosphorus Palace Hotel?
Our largest vehicle for Bosphorus Palace Hotel is the VIP Sprinter, carrying up to 16 passengers for €95 one way. Vehicles that suit your group size are shown automatically when you book.