Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €55
- Round trip
- €110
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Istanbul Airport & Sabiha Gökçen Airport to The Central Palace Transfer & Taxi
In Taksim, about 42 km · 40 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
The Central Palace is about 42 km from Istanbul Airport (IST), around 40 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 41 km away, from €55 per vehicle.
- Route
- Istanbul Airport (IST) → The Central Palace, Taksim
- Distance
- ~42 km
- Travel time
- ~40 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
The Central Palace can also be reached from Sabiha Gökçen Airport: about 41 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
The Central Palace is a city hotel on Lamartin Caddesi in the Kocatepe quarter, part of Istanbul's Taksim and Beyoğlu area. Taksim Square is a short walk away, and İstiklal Avenue, Maçka Democracy Park and the Lütfi Kırdar Convention and Exhibition Centre are all a few minutes' walk, while the Museum of Innocence is a short drive. Close neighbours include the Lamartine Hotel, the Midtown Hotel and the Golden Age Hotel.
DriveOnPort serves both Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW), and this page lists the fixed price from each. Simply book from the airport your flight actually lands at: your driver waits in arrivals with a name sign and takes you door to door to The Central Palace.
Around the hotel
Straight-line distances; walking times are approximate.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Taksim Square | 190 m | 3 min walk |
| İstiklal Avenue | 850 m | 11 min walk |
| Maçka Democracy Park | 870 m | 11 min walk |
| Lütfi Kırdar Convention and Exhibition Centre | 970 m | 13 min walk |
| Dolmabahçe Clock Tower | 980 m | 13 min walk |
| Museum of Innocence | 1.1 km | 14 min walk |
| Kabataş Ferry Pier | 1.1 km | 14 min walk |
| Pera Museum | 1.2 km | 15 min walk |
The Central Palace to Istanbul Airport Transfer & Taxi (return)
The drive from the hotel to the airport takes about 40 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 – The Central Palace transfer.
How long is the transfer from Istanbul Airport to The Central Palace?
The Central Palace is in Taksim, about 42 km from the airport; the drive takes around 40 min in normal traffic. The price is fixed and does not change with traffic or flight delays.
How much is a transfer to The Central 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 The Central 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 The Central 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 The Central Palace entrance?
Yes. Your driver takes you straight to the hotel entrance (Lamartin Caddesi 18 Kocatepe). If vehicles cannot reach the entrance at that moment, you will be dropped at the closest accessible point.
When should I leave The Central Palace for my flight from Istanbul Airport?
The drive takes about 40 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 The Central Palace?
Yes. The Central Palace is about 41 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 The Central Palace?
The closest places to the hotel: Taksim Square (190 m, 3 min walk), İstiklal Avenue (850 m, 11 min walk) and Maçka Democracy Park (870 m, 11 min walk). Distances are straight-line.
We are a large group – which vehicle should we choose for The Central Palace?
Our largest vehicle for The Central 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.