Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus airport transfer
A private, fixed-price ride from the airport to the hotel door.
Arriving at the hotel
- Cars enter the hotel courtyard through the main gate on Çırağan Caddesi. As the avenue runs as a single corridor, approaching from the Beşiktaş direction makes the turn-in easiest.
- If you are heading to the European side, the route (bridge or tunnel) is chosen according to live traffic, and crossing tolls are paid on the way.
From Sabiha Gökçen Airport to the hotel: the route
The hotel is in Beşiktaş; the main road sequence is below, and the last few hundred metres depend on the hotel entrance.
- Abdi İpekçi Caddesiabout 1.8 km
- D-100 (E-5) highwayabout 23.2 km
- O-1 ring roadabout 7.3 km
- Barbaros Bulvarıabout 1 km
The Bosphorus is crossed via the 15 July Martyrs Bridge. Source: OpenStreetMap. The road may change with traffic; the price does not.
Airport options
| Airport | Distance | Time | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sabiha Gökçen Airport | 39.9 km | ~45 min (peak ~70) | €38 |
| Istanbul Airport | 44.7 km | ~60 min (peak ~95) | €42 |
Which airport is better?
For Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus, Sabiha Gökçen Airport is the closer airport: 39.9 km and about 45 minutes, against 44.7 km and about 60 minutes from Istanbul Airport. If you can choose your flight, landing at SAW saves about 15 minutes on the road.
Distances from Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus
Straight-line distance from the hotel to key areas; road distance is usually a little longer.
| Area | Straight line | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Nişantaşı | 1.8 km | north-west |
| Üsküdar | 1.8 km | south |
| Taksim | 2.3 km | west |
| Karaköy & Galata | 3.6 km | south-west |
| Levent | 4.2 km | north |
| Sultanahmet | 5 km | south-west |
Closest hotels: Çırağan Palace Kempinski (0.4 km), Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus (0.6 km), Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul (0.7 km).
After check-out: when to leave for the airport
| International flight | Domestic flight | |
|---|---|---|
| Sabiha Gökçen Airport | 4 h – 4 h 30 min | 3 h – 3 h 30 min |
| Istanbul Airport | 4 h 15 min – 5 h | 3 h 15 min – 4 h |
Time to leave before departure (quiet – rush hour). Your airline's advice comes first.
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus
Four Seasons at the Bosphorus is built around the restored 19th-century Atik Paşa mansion, extended with newer wings, right on the water along Çırağan Caddesi in Beşiktaş. Its Bosphorus-facing terrace, spa and pool make it popular with leisure guests and business travellers alike. Dolmabahçe Palace and the Beşiktaş ferry pier are a short walk away. The hotel has its own jetty, so arriving by boat or heading out on a Bosphorus cruise straight from the property is possible, and Çırağan Palace and Yıldız Park are a few minutes' stroll away. The restaurant's waterside terrace is especially popular on summer evenings.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus?
39.9 km, about 45 min off-peak. Private transfers start from €38 (per vehicle, one way).
How much is a transfer from Istanbul Airport to Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus?
44.7 km, about 60 min off-peak. Private transfers start from €42 (per vehicle, one way).
Where will the driver drop me at the hotel?
Cars enter the hotel courtyard through the main gate on Çırağan Caddesi. As the avenue runs as a single corridor, approaching from the Beşiktaş direction makes the turn-in easiest.
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