Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €45
- Round trip
- €90
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Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Hotel Villa Vanilla Transfer & Taxi
In Kartal, about 12 km · 10 min from the airport. Private, fixed-price transfer to the hotel entrance – pay in the vehicle.
- from €45
- Fixed price
- Free cancellation
- Pay in the vehicle
At a glance
Hotel Villa Vanilla is about 12 km from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW), around 10 min by car. A private DriveOnPort transfer costs from €45 per vehicle one way (Economy, up to 3 passengers); the VIP Sprinter for up to 16 passengers costs €75. The price is fixed and paid in the vehicle.
- Route
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) → Hotel Villa Vanilla, Kartal
- Distance
- ~12 km
- Travel time
- ~10 min
- Price
- from €45 one way · €90 return (per vehicle)
- Vehicles
- Economy €45 (3 passengers) · First Class €50 (6 passengers) · VIP Sprinter €75 (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 15 min (domestic) / 3 h 15 min (international) before departure
The hotel and its location
Hotel Villa Vanilla is a small boutique hotel on Yıldız Caddesi in Karlıktepe, a neighbourhood of Kartal on Istanbul's Asian side. Neyzen Tevfik Square, Dragos Botanical Park and the Kartal Spice Bazaar are a short drive away, as is the Kartal pier for ferries to the Princes' Islands. The closest neighbouring hotels are 216 Suites Eagle Palace, Zengin City Hotel and Titanic Business Kartal.
Travelling with children? Add a baby seat or child seat as an extra when you book, and the vehicle will arrive equipped for them. The driver meets your family in arrivals with a name sign and takes you straight to the hotel door, from either Sabiha Gökçen or Istanbul Airport.
Around the hotel
Straight-line distances; walking times are approximate.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Neyzen Tevfik Square, Kartal | 1.3 km | 17 min walk |
| Dragos Botanical Park | 1.4 km | 18 min walk |
| Kartal Spice Bazaar | 1.6 km | 20 min walk |
| Kartal Princes' Islands Ferry Pier | 1.7 km | 22 min walk |
| Istanbul Anatolian Courthouse | 2.2 km | 28 min walk |
| Kartal Fairy Tale Museum | 2.7 km | by car |
| Pendik Seafront Square | 4.2 km | by car |
| Dragos Seaside | 4.7 km | by car |
Hotel Villa Vanilla to Sabiha Gökçen Airport Transfer & Taxi (return)
The drive from the hotel to the airport takes about 10 min. We recommend leaving the hotel at least 2 h 15 min before a domestic departure and 3 h 15 min before an international one; allow a little extra at peak times.
Domestic2 h 15 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
International3 h 15 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about the Sabiha Gökçen Airport – Hotel Villa Vanilla transfer.
How long is the transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Hotel Villa Vanilla?
Hotel Villa Vanilla is in Kartal, about 12 km from the airport; the drive takes around 10 min in normal traffic. The price is fixed and does not change with traffic or flight delays.
How much is a transfer to Hotel Villa Vanilla?
Prices are per vehicle, not per person. One way: Economy €45 (3 passengers), First Class €50 (6 passengers), VIP Sprinter €75 (16 passengers). Taxes, tolls and meet & greet are included.
Is this a taxi or a transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Hotel Villa Vanilla?
It works like a private airport taxi booked in advance: only your group travels in the car, door to door from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Hotel Villa Vanilla. Unlike a metered taxi, the price is fixed when you book – from €45 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 Villa Vanilla entrance?
Yes. Your driver takes you straight to the hotel entrance (Yıldız Caddesi Karlıktepe). If vehicles cannot reach the entrance at that moment, you will be dropped at the closest accessible point.
When should I leave Hotel Villa Vanilla for my flight from Sabiha Gökçen Airport?
The drive takes about 10 min. We recommend leaving the hotel at least 2 h 15 min before a domestic departure and 3 h 15 min before an international one. You can book the return with "Add return" when booking.
What is near Hotel Villa Vanilla?
The closest places to the hotel: Neyzen Tevfik Square, Kartal (1.3 km, 17 min walk), Dragos Botanical Park (1.4 km, 18 min walk) and Kartal Spice Bazaar (1.6 km, 20 min walk). Distances are straight-line.
We are a large group – which vehicle should we choose for Hotel Villa Vanilla?
Our largest vehicle for Hotel Villa Vanilla is the VIP Sprinter, carrying up to 16 passengers for €75 one way. Vehicles that suit your group size are shown automatically when you book.