InterContinental Istanbul airport transfer
A private, fixed-price ride from the airport to the hotel door.
Arriving at the hotel
- The entrance is on Asker Ocağı Caddesi, with a covered drop-off; because of the tunnel layout around Taksim Square, approaching in the right lane matters.
- 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 Taksim; 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 | 41.7 km | ~50 min (peak ~80) | €39 |
| Istanbul Airport | 44.8 km | ~65 min (peak ~100) | €42 |
Which airport is better?
For InterContinental Istanbul, Sabiha Gökçen Airport is the closer airport: 41.7 km and about 50 minutes, against 44.8 km and about 65 minutes from Istanbul Airport. If you can choose your flight, landing at SAW saves about 15 minutes on the road.
Distances from InterContinental Istanbul
Straight-line distance from the hotel to key areas; road distance is usually a little longer.
| Area | Straight line | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Beşiktaş | 1.5 km | north-east |
| Nişantaşı | 1.6 km | north |
| Karaköy & Galata | 1.7 km | south-west |
| Üsküdar | 2.4 km | south-east |
| Sultanahmet | 3.6 km | south |
| Levent | 5.1 km | north |
Closest hotels: The Marmara Taksim (0.3 km), The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul (0.5 km), Grand Hyatt Istanbul (0.5 km).
After check-out: when to leave for the airport
| International flight | Domestic flight | |
|---|---|---|
| Sabiha Gökçen Airport | 4 h 15 min – 4 h 45 min | 3 h 15 min – 3 h 45 min |
| Istanbul Airport | 4 h 30 min – 5 h | 3 h 30 min – 4 h |
Time to leave before departure (quiet – rush hour). Your airline's advice comes first.
InterContinental Istanbul
InterContinental Istanbul is a large city hotel on the Gümüşsuyu side of Taksim, on a slope overlooking the Bosphorus and Dolmabahçe. Its walkable location near Taksim Square, meeting facilities and Bosphorus-view rooms suit both business travellers and tourists who want to stay central. Its upper-floor restaurant and bar are a draw for dinner with views over Dolmabahçe Palace and the Bosphorus. Guests can walk down to Kabataş, where the tram to the old city and ferries to the Princes' Islands depart.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to InterContinental Istanbul?
41.7 km, about 50 min off-peak. Private transfers start from €39 (per vehicle, one way).
How much is a transfer from Istanbul Airport to InterContinental Istanbul?
44.8 km, about 65 min off-peak. Private transfers start from €42 (per vehicle, one way).
Where will the driver drop me at the hotel?
The entrance is on Asker Ocağı Caddesi, with a covered drop-off; because of the tunnel layout around Taksim Square, approaching in the right lane matters.
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