Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €50
- Round trip
- €100
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Sabiha Gökçen Airport to InterContinental Istanbul Transfer & Taxi
In Ümraniye, about 28 km · 30 min from the airport. Private, fixed-price transfer to the hotel entrance – pay in the vehicle.
- from €50
- Fixed price
- Free cancellation
- Pay in the vehicle
At a glance
InterContinental Istanbul is about 28 km from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW), around 30 min by car. A private DriveOnPort transfer costs from €50 per vehicle one way (Economy, up to 3 passengers); the VIP Sprinter for up to 16 passengers costs €105. The price is fixed and paid in the vehicle.
- Route
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) → InterContinental Istanbul, Ümraniye
- Distance
- ~28 km
- Travel time
- ~30 min
- Price
- from €50 one way · €100 return (per vehicle)
- Vehicles
- Economy €50 (3 passengers) · First Class €55 (6 passengers) · VIP Sprinter €105 (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 30 min (domestic) / 3 h 30 min (international) before departure
The hotel and its location
InterContinental Istanbul is a city hotel in the Yamanevler area of Ümraniye, on the Asian side of Istanbul. Canpark, Akyaka Park and Meydan Istanbul shopping malls are all within a few minutes' walk, and Buyaka Shopping Mall and the Ümraniye Clock Tower are a short drive away. Mercure İstanbul Ümraniye, Hotel Rina and Çakmak Hotel are its nearest neighbours.
If your return flight leaves from Istanbul Airport on the European side, the route crosses one of the Bosphorus bridges, where traffic can build up at busy hours. Allow extra time when you set the pickup for your return; from Sabiha Gökçen the drive stays on the Asian side.
Around the hotel
Straight-line distances; walking times are approximate.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Canpark Shopping Mall | 760 m | 10 min walk |
| Akyaka Park Shopping Mall | 780 m | 10 min walk |
| Meydan Istanbul Shopping Mall | 950 m | 12 min walk |
| Buyaka Shopping Mall | 1.0 km | 13 min walk |
| Ümraniye Clock Tower | 1.6 km | 20 min walk |
| 15 July Martyrs Square | 2.0 km | 25 min walk |
| Watergarden Istanbul | 3.5 km | by car |
| Metropol Istanbul Mall | 3.7 km | by car |
InterContinental Istanbul to Sabiha Gökçen Airport Transfer & Taxi (return)
The drive from the hotel to the airport takes about 30 min. We recommend leaving the hotel at least 2 h 30 min before a domestic departure and 3 h 30 min before an international one; allow a little extra at peak times.
Domestic2 h 30 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
International3 h 30 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about the Sabiha Gökçen Airport – InterContinental Istanbul transfer.
How long is the transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to InterContinental Istanbul?
InterContinental Istanbul is in Ümraniye, about 28 km from the airport; the drive takes around 30 min in normal traffic. The price is fixed and does not change with traffic or flight delays.
How much is a transfer to InterContinental Istanbul?
Prices are per vehicle, not per person. One way: Economy €50 (3 passengers), First Class €55 (6 passengers), VIP Sprinter €105 (16 passengers). Taxes, tolls and meet & greet are included.
Is this a taxi or a transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to InterContinental Istanbul?
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 InterContinental Istanbul. Unlike a metered taxi, the price is fixed when you book – from €50 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 InterContinental Istanbul entrance?
Yes. Your driver takes you straight to the hotel entrance (Hisarüstü Sokağı Yamanevler). If vehicles cannot reach the entrance at that moment, you will be dropped at the closest accessible point.
When should I leave InterContinental Istanbul for my flight from Sabiha Gökçen Airport?
The drive takes about 30 min. We recommend leaving the hotel at least 2 h 30 min before a domestic departure and 3 h 30 min before an international one. You can book the return with "Add return" when booking.
What is near InterContinental Istanbul?
The closest places to the hotel: Canpark Shopping Mall (760 m, 10 min walk), Akyaka Park Shopping Mall (780 m, 10 min walk) and Meydan Istanbul Shopping Mall (950 m, 12 min walk). Distances are straight-line.
We are a large group – which vehicle should we choose for InterContinental Istanbul?
Our largest vehicle for InterContinental Istanbul is the VIP Sprinter, carrying up to 16 passengers for €105 one way. Vehicles that suit your group size are shown automatically when you book.