Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €55
- Round trip
- €110
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Istanbul Airport to Grand Hotel Gülsoy Transfer & Taxi
In Fatih, about 44 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
Grand Hotel Gülsoy is about 44 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.
- Route
- Istanbul Airport (IST) → Grand Hotel Gülsoy, Fatih
- Distance
- ~44 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
The hotel and its location
Grand Hotel Gülsoy is a city hotel on Fevziye Caddesi in the Kemalpaşa quarter of Fatih, in the Laleli area of Istanbul's historic peninsula. Şehzade Mosque is practically around the corner, and Beyazıt Square, Süleymaniye Mosque and the Grand Bazaar are all a few minutes' walk away. Vicenza Hotel, Zurich Hotel Istanbul and Hotel Büyük Keban are its immediate neighbours.
For business travellers, the DriveOnPort transfer to Grand Hotel Gülsoy runs at a fixed price agreed at booking, with no meter and no surprises from traffic. You pay in the vehicle, and free cancellation gives you room to adjust if a meeting moves. The same terms apply whether you land at Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen.
Around the hotel
Straight-line distances; walking times are approximate.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Şehzade Mosque | 120 m | 2 min walk |
| Beyazıt Square | 640 m | 9 min walk |
| Süleymaniye Mosque | 670 m | 9 min walk |
| Grand Bazaar | 920 m | 12 min walk |
| Fatih Mosque | 1.0 km | 13 min walk |
| Little Hagia Sophia Mosque | 1.7 km | 21 min walk |
| Blue Mosque | 1.8 km | 23 min walk |
| Karaköy Ferry Pier | 1.9 km | 24 min walk |
Grand Hotel Gülsoy 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 – Grand Hotel Gülsoy transfer.
How long is the transfer from Istanbul Airport to Grand Hotel Gülsoy?
Grand Hotel Gülsoy is in Fatih, 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 Grand Hotel Gülsoy?
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 Grand Hotel Gülsoy?
It works like a private airport taxi booked in advance: only your group travels in the car, door to door from Istanbul Airport to Grand Hotel Gülsoy. 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 Grand Hotel Gülsoy entrance?
Yes. Your driver takes you straight to the hotel entrance (Fevziye Caddesi Kemalpaşa). If vehicles cannot reach the entrance at that moment, you will be dropped at the closest accessible point.
When should I leave Grand Hotel Gülsoy 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.
What is near Grand Hotel Gülsoy?
The closest places to the hotel: Şehzade Mosque (120 m, 2 min walk), Beyazıt Square (640 m, 9 min walk) and Süleymaniye Mosque (670 m, 9 min walk). Distances are straight-line.
We are a large group – which vehicle should we choose for Grand Hotel Gülsoy?
Our largest vehicle for Grand Hotel Gülsoy 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.