Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €55
- Round trip
- €110
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Istanbul Airport & Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Bucoleon Palace 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
Bucoleon Palace 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) → Bucoleon Palace 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
Bucoleon Palace 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
Bucoleon Palace Hotel is a boutique hotel on Çayıroğlu Sokak in the Küçük Ayasofya quarter, where the streets of the historic peninsula slope down from Sultanahmet towards the Marmara shore. The Little Hagia Sophia Mosque and the Blue Mosque are a short walk away, Hagia Sophia Square a few minutes further on foot, and the Grand Bazaar and Topkapı Palace a short drive. Neighbours include Hotel Amira Istanbul, Eresin Crown Hotel and Antik Konak Otel.
If you are travelling with bulky suitcases, sports gear or several bags, check the luggage capacity listed for each vehicle before you book. Picking a vehicle with enough space means everything fits comfortably on the private door-to-door ride to Bucoleon Palace Hotel, with no need to squeeze bags onto seats.
Around the hotel
Straight-line distances; walking times are approximate.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Little Hagia Sophia Mosque | 200 m | 3 min walk |
| Blue Mosque | 360 m | 5 min walk |
| Hagia Sophia Square | 670 m | 9 min walk |
| Grand Bazaar | 1.1 km | 14 min walk |
| Topkapı Palace | 1.2 km | 16 min walk |
| Beyazıt Square | 1.2 km | 16 min walk |
| Süleymaniye Mosque | 1.8 km | 22 min walk |
| Şehzade Mosque | 1.9 km | 24 min walk |
Bucoleon 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
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about the Istanbul Airport – Bucoleon Palace Hotel transfer.
How long is the transfer from Istanbul Airport to Bucoleon Palace Hotel?
Bucoleon Palace 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 Bucoleon Palace 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 Bucoleon 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 Bucoleon Palace 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 Bucoleon Palace Hotel entrance?
Yes. Your driver takes you straight to the hotel entrance (Çayıroğlu Sokak Küçük Ayasofya). If vehicles cannot reach the entrance at that moment, you will be dropped at the closest accessible point.
When should I leave Bucoleon 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 Bucoleon Palace Hotel?
Yes. Bucoleon Palace 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 Bucoleon Palace Hotel?
Our largest vehicle for Bucoleon Palace 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 Bucoleon Palace Hotel?
The closest places to the hotel: Little Hagia Sophia Mosque (200 m, 3 min walk), Blue Mosque (360 m, 5 min walk) and Hagia Sophia Square (670 m, 9 min walk). Distances are straight-line.