Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus airport transfer
A private, fixed-price ride from the airport to the hotel door.
Arriving at the hotel
- The hotel is reached by a private driveway off Cumhuriyet Caddesi, and cars drive through the gardens right up to the lobby.
- The terminal is enormous: budget 15-20 minutes of walking from the gate to passport control and the baggage belts.
From Istanbul Airport to the hotel: the route
The hotel is in Taksim; the main road sequence is below, and the last few hundred metres depend on the hotel entrance.
- airport highway (D-020)about 20.8 km
- Hasdal - Okmeydanı Bağlantı Yoluabout 4.6 km
- Piyalepaşa Bulvarıabout 1.8 km
Source: OpenStreetMap. The road may change with traffic; the price does not.
Airport options
| Airport | Distance | Time | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Airport | 42.7 km | ~60 min (peak ~95) | €40 |
| Sabiha Gökçen Airport | 45.9 km | ~50 min (peak ~80) | €43 |
Which airport is better?
For Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus, Sabiha Gökçen Airport is the closer airport: 45.9 km and about 50 minutes, against 42.7 km and about 60 minutes from Istanbul Airport. The difference is small, so choose by flight times and fares.
Distances from Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus
Straight-line distance from the hotel to key areas; road distance is usually a little longer.
| Area | Straight line | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Nişantaşı | 0.9 km | north-east |
| Beşiktaş | 1.4 km | east |
| Karaköy & Galata | 2.3 km | south-west |
| Üsküdar | 2.8 km | south-east |
| Sultanahmet | 4.3 km | south |
| Levent | 4.5 km | north-east |
Closest hotels: Grand Hyatt Istanbul (0.3 km), The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul (0.5 km), The St. Regis Istanbul (0.5 km).
After check-out: when to leave for the airport
| International flight | Domestic flight | |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Airport | 4 h 15 min – 5 h | 3 h 15 min – 4 h |
| Sabiha Gökçen Airport | 4 h 15 min – 4 h 45 min | 3 h 15 min – 3 h 45 min |
Time to leave before departure (quiet – rush hour). Your airline's advice comes first.
Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus
Opened in 1955, Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus holds an important place in the history of modern Turkish hospitality. It sits in Harbiye, in large gardens on a hill overlooking the Bosphorus. Next door to the Lütfi Kırdar Convention Center, it is a natural choice for congress and trade-fair delegates, and Taksim Square and Nişantaşı are within walking distance. The garden pool and tennis courts provide a spacious break in the middle of the city. Some rooms face the Bosphorus while others look over the gardens and the city.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a transfer from Istanbul Airport to Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus?
42.7 km, about 60 min off-peak. Private transfers start from €40 (per vehicle, one way).
How much is a transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus?
45.9 km, about 50 min off-peak. Private transfers start from €43 (per vehicle, one way).
Where will the driver drop me at the hotel?
The hotel is reached by a private driveway off Cumhuriyet Caddesi, and cars drive through the gardens right up to the lobby.
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