Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €60
- Round trip
- €120
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Istanbul Airport & Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Swissôtel The Bosphorus Istanbul Transfer & Taxi
In Beşiktaş, about 43 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
Swissôtel The Bosphorus Istanbul is about 43 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 40 km away, from €55 per vehicle.
- Route
- Istanbul Airport (IST) → Swissôtel The Bosphorus Istanbul, Beşiktaş
- Distance
- ~43 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
Swissôtel The Bosphorus 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
Swissôtel The Bosphorus Istanbul 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
Swissôtel The Bosphorus Istanbul is a city hotel on Bayıldım Caddesi in Vişnezade, where Beşiktaş borders Maçka. Dolmabahçe Palace and the Dolmabahçe Clock Tower are a short walk away, and Maçka Democracy Park, the Naval Museum and Kabataş Ferry Pier are all within a few minutes' walk. Teşvikiye Mosque in Nişantaşı is a short drive away. Neighbouring hotels include The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul, Shangri-La Bosphorus Istanbul and Grand Hyatt Istanbul.
Enter your flight number when booking and the flight is tracked, so if your plane lands early or late at Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen, the driver adjusts the pickup time and still meets you with a name sign. You pay the fixed price in the vehicle, and free cancellation applies if your plans change.
Around the hotel
Straight-line distances; walking times are approximate.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Dolmabahçe Palace | 230 m | 3 min walk |
| Dolmabahçe Clock Tower | 380 m | 5 min walk |
| Maçka Democracy Park | 590 m | 8 min walk |
| Naval Museum | 620 m | 8 min walk |
| Kabataş Ferry Pier | 930 m | 12 min walk |
| Teşvikiye Mosque | 1.0 km | 13 min walk |
| Lütfi Kırdar Convention and Exhibition Centre | 1.0 km | 14 min walk |
| Taksim Square | 1.2 km | 15 min walk |
Swissôtel The Bosphorus 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
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about the Istanbul Airport – Swissôtel The Bosphorus Istanbul transfer.
How long is the transfer from Istanbul Airport to Swissôtel The Bosphorus Istanbul?
Swissôtel The Bosphorus Istanbul is in Beşiktaş, 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 Swissôtel The Bosphorus 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 Swissôtel The Bosphorus 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 Swissôtel The Bosphorus 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 Swissôtel The Bosphorus Istanbul entrance?
Yes. Your driver takes you straight to the hotel entrance (Bayıldım Caddesi 2 Vişnezade). If vehicles cannot reach the entrance at that moment, you will be dropped at the closest accessible point.
When should I leave Swissôtel The Bosphorus 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 Swissôtel The Bosphorus Istanbul?
Yes. Swissôtel The Bosphorus Istanbul 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.
What is near Swissôtel The Bosphorus Istanbul?
The closest places to the hotel: Dolmabahçe Palace (230 m, 3 min walk), Dolmabahçe Clock Tower (380 m, 5 min walk) and Maçka Democracy Park (590 m, 8 min walk). Distances are straight-line.
We are a large group – which vehicle should we choose for Swissôtel The Bosphorus Istanbul?
Our largest vehicle for Swissôtel The Bosphorus 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.