Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €60
- Round trip
- €120
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Istanbul Airport & Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul 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
Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul 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) → Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul, 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
Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul transfer & taxi prices
Prices are per vehicle and follow the fixed Beşiktaş rates. Round trips are charged for each direction.
Also from Sabiha Gökçen Airport
Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul 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
Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul is a resort-style hotel on Çırağan Caddesi, on the European shore of the Bosphorus in Beşiktaş. Çırağan Palace is a short walk away and Yıldız Park is only a few minutes' walk, while Yıldız Palace, Ortaköy Mosque and the Naval Museum can also be reached on foot. Dolmabahçe Palace is a short drive along the shore road. Neighbouring hotels include Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus, Bosphorus Palace Hotel and Ortaköy Princess Hotel.
If your departure date is already fixed, book the return transfer together with the arrival so the whole trip is arranged in one go. Your driver meets you with a name sign at Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen, both fixed prices are shown on this page, and free cancellation keeps your plans flexible.
Around the hotel
Straight-line distances; walking times are approximate.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Çırağan Palace | 160 m | 2 min walk |
| Yıldız Park | 440 m | 6 min walk |
| Yıldız Palace | 810 m | 11 min walk |
| Ortaköy Mosque | 910 m | 12 min walk |
| Naval Museum | 990 m | 13 min walk |
| Dolmabahçe Palace | 1.5 km | 20 min walk |
| Dolmabahçe Clock Tower | 1.9 km | 24 min walk |
| Teşvikiye Mosque | 2.0 km | 25 min walk |
Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul 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
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All prices for BeşiktaşFrequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about the Istanbul Airport – Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul transfer.
How long is the transfer from Istanbul Airport to Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul?
Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul 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 Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul?
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 Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul?
It works like a private airport taxi booked in advance: only your group travels in the car, door to door from Istanbul Airport to Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul. 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 Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul entrance?
Yes. Your driver takes you straight to the hotel entrance (Çırağan Caddesi Yıldız). If vehicles cannot reach the entrance at that moment, you will be dropped at the closest accessible point.
When should I leave Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul 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 Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul?
Yes. Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul 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 Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul?
The closest places to the hotel: Çırağan Palace (160 m, 2 min walk), Yıldız Park (440 m, 6 min walk) and Yıldız Palace (810 m, 11 min walk). Distances are straight-line.
We are a large group – which vehicle should we choose for Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul?
Our largest vehicle for Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul 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.