Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €55
- Round trip
- €110
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Istanbul Airport & Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Cihangir Palace Transfer & Taxi
In Taksim, about 43 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
Cihangir Palace is about 43 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) → Cihangir Palace, Taksim
- Distance
- ~43 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
Cihangir Palace 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
Cihangir Palace is a city hotel on Mebusan Yokuşu in the Ömer Avni neighbourhood, on the Cihangir side of Beyoğlu in Istanbul's Taksim area. Taksim Square, Kabataş Ferry Pier, the Museum of Innocence and İstiklal Avenue are a short walk away, and Istanbul Modern and the Dolmabahçe Clock Tower are also a few minutes' walk. Neighbouring hotels include CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel Istanbul, Gezi Hotel Bosphorus and Vardar Palace Hotel.
If your travel dates are not yet final, you can still book now: cancellation is free if your plans change. That way your ride to Cihangir Palace is secured early and you know the fixed price from the start.
Around the hotel
Straight-line distances; walking times are approximate.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Taksim Square | 560 m | 7 min walk |
| Kabataş Ferry Pier | 560 m | 8 min walk |
| Museum of Innocence | 690 m | 9 min walk |
| İstiklal Avenue | 780 m | 10 min walk |
| Istanbul Modern Art Museum | 890 m | 12 min walk |
| Dolmabahçe Clock Tower | 900 m | 12 min walk |
| Pera Museum | 1.0 km | 13 min walk |
| Dolmabahçe Palace | 1.2 km | 16 min walk |
Cihangir Palace 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 – Cihangir Palace transfer.
How long is the transfer from Istanbul Airport to Cihangir Palace?
Cihangir Palace is in Taksim, about 43 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 Cihangir Palace?
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 Cihangir Palace?
It works like a private airport taxi booked in advance: only your group travels in the car, door to door from Istanbul Airport to Cihangir Palace. 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 Cihangir Palace entrance?
Yes. Your driver takes you straight to the hotel entrance (Mebusan Yokuşu Ömer Avni). If vehicles cannot reach the entrance at that moment, you will be dropped at the closest accessible point.
When should I leave Cihangir Palace 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 Cihangir Palace?
Yes. Cihangir Palace 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 Cihangir Palace?
Our largest vehicle for Cihangir Palace 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 Cihangir Palace?
The closest places to the hotel: Taksim Square (560 m, 7 min walk), Kabataş Ferry Pier (560 m, 8 min walk) and Museum of Innocence (690 m, 9 min walk). Distances are straight-line.