Raffles Istanbul airport transfer
A private, fixed-price ride from the airport to the hotel door.
Arriving at the hotel
- Zorlu Center is entered from the Levazım side, and the hotel has its own dedicated drop-off area separate from the mall entrances.
- 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 | 38.8 km | ~40 min (peak ~65) | €36 |
| Istanbul Airport | 42.8 km | ~60 min (peak ~95) | €40 |
Which airport is better?
For Raffles Istanbul, Sabiha Gökçen Airport is the closer airport: 38.8 km and about 40 minutes, against 42.8 km and about 60 minutes from Istanbul Airport. If you can choose your flight, landing at SAW saves about 20 minutes on the road.
Distances from Raffles Istanbul
Straight-line distance from the hotel to key areas; road distance is usually a little longer.
| Area | Straight line | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Levent | 1.6 km | north |
| Nişantaşı | 2.7 km | south-west |
| Taksim | 4.3 km | south-west |
| Üsküdar | 4.5 km | south |
| Karaköy & Galata | 5.8 km | south-west |
| Sultanahmet | 7.6 km | south-west |
Closest hotels: Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, Istanbul (1.6 km), Wyndham Grand Istanbul Levent (1.7 km), Fairmont Quasar Istanbul (1.7 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.
Raffles Istanbul
Raffles Istanbul is located within the Zorlu Center complex at Zincirlikuyu. Direct links to luxury shops, the Zorlu Performing Arts Center and restaurants put shopping and culture under one roof. With a notable contemporary art collection, a spa and Bosphorus views from the upper floors, it attracts both business travellers and city-break guests. Being next to Zorlu Center's metro and Metrobus connections makes it easy to get around by public transport, and guests attending a concert or musical at Zorlu PSM can reach the venue without stepping outside.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Raffles Istanbul?
38.8 km, about 40 min off-peak. Private transfers start from €36 (per vehicle, one way).
How much is a transfer from Istanbul Airport to Raffles Istanbul?
42.8 km, about 60 min off-peak. Private transfers start from €40 (per vehicle, one way).
Where will the driver drop me at the hotel?
Zorlu Center is entered from the Levazım side, and the hotel has its own dedicated drop-off area separate from the mall entrances.
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