Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €55
- Round trip
- €110
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Istanbul Airport & Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Hotel Celal Sultan 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
Hotel Celal Sultan 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) → Hotel Celal Sultan, 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
Hotel Celal Sultan 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
Hotel Celal Sultan is a boutique hotel on Salkım Söğüt Sokak in the Alemdar quarter, right at the heart of Sultanahmet on the historic peninsula. Hagia Sophia Square is a short walk away, and the Blue Mosque and Topkapı Palace are only a few minutes' walk. The Grand Bazaar can also be reached on foot. The lane is shared with other small hotels such as Kybele Hotel, Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel and Adamar Hotel.
Travelling with children? When booking your transfer to Hotel Celal Sultan, add a baby seat or child seat as an extra and it will be fitted in the vehicle before pickup. Enter the number of passengers and suitcases too, so the vehicle offered has enough room for the whole family.
Around the hotel
Straight-line distances; walking times are approximate.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Hagia Sophia Square | 310 m | 4 min walk |
| Blue Mosque | 450 m | 6 min walk |
| Topkapı Palace | 570 m | 8 min walk |
| Grand Bazaar | 760 m | 10 min walk |
| Little Hagia Sophia Mosque | 850 m | 11 min walk |
| Beyazıt Square | 1.1 km | 14 min walk |
| Süleymaniye Mosque | 1.3 km | 17 min walk |
| Karaköy Ferry Pier | 1.3 km | 17 min walk |
Hotel Celal Sultan 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 – Hotel Celal Sultan transfer.
How long is the transfer from Istanbul Airport to Hotel Celal Sultan?
Hotel Celal Sultan 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 Hotel Celal Sultan?
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 Hotel Celal Sultan?
It works like a private airport taxi booked in advance: only your group travels in the car, door to door from Istanbul Airport to Hotel Celal Sultan. 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 Hotel Celal Sultan entrance?
Yes. Your driver takes you straight to the hotel entrance (Salkım Söğüt Sokak Alemdar). If vehicles cannot reach the entrance at that moment, you will be dropped at the closest accessible point.
When should I leave Hotel Celal Sultan 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 Hotel Celal Sultan?
Yes. Hotel Celal Sultan 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 Hotel Celal Sultan?
Our largest vehicle for Hotel Celal Sultan 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 Hotel Celal Sultan?
The closest places to the hotel: Hagia Sophia Square (310 m, 4 min walk), Blue Mosque (450 m, 6 min walk) and Topkapı Palace (570 m, 8 min walk). Distances are straight-line.