Sumahan on the Water airport transfer
A private, fixed-price ride from the airport to the hotel door.
Arriving at the hotel
- The hotel is on Kuleli Caddesi, the coast road through Çengelköy; the road is narrow, so cars make a brief stop at the door.
- 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 Üsküdar; 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 2.4 km
- Cumhuriyet Caddesiabout 1.4 km
Source: OpenStreetMap. The road may change with traffic; the price does not.
Airport options
| Airport | Distance | Time | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sabiha Gökçen Airport | 35.9 km | ~40 min (peak ~65) | €34 |
| Istanbul Airport | 52.1 km | ~65 min (peak ~100) | €49 |
Which airport is better?
For Sumahan on the Water, Sabiha Gökçen Airport is the closer airport: 35.9 km and about 40 minutes, against 52.1 km and about 65 minutes from Istanbul Airport. If you can choose your flight, landing at SAW saves about 25 minutes on the road.
Distances from Sumahan on the Water
Straight-line distance from the hotel to key areas; road distance is usually a little longer.
| Area | Straight line | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Beşiktaş | 3.8 km | west |
| Nişantaşı | 4.8 km | west |
| Levent | 4.8 km | north-west |
| Taksim | 5.7 km | west |
| Karaköy & Galata | 6.8 km | south-west |
| Kadıköy | 6.9 km | south |
Closest hotels: Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, Istanbul (1.8 km), Radisson Blu Bosphorus Hotel (2.2 km), Çırağan Palace Kempinski (3 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 30 min – 5 h | 3 h 30 min – 4 h |
Time to leave before departure (quiet – rush hour). Your airline's advice comes first.
Sumahan on the Water
Sumahan on the Water is a boutique hotel in Çengelköy on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus, converted from a former rakı distillery. It is known for its clean modern design, waterside setting and views across to the European shore. The hotel's own boat service across the strait makes it easy to combine a calm stay with sightseeing. Çengelköy's waterside breakfast cafés and fish restaurants are right next door, and Beylerbeyi Palace and the historic Kuleli Military High School building are close by.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Sumahan on the Water?
35.9 km, about 40 min off-peak. Private transfers start from €34 (per vehicle, one way).
How much is a transfer from Istanbul Airport to Sumahan on the Water?
52.1 km, about 65 min off-peak. Private transfers start from €49 (per vehicle, one way).
Where will the driver drop me at the hotel?
The hotel is on Kuleli Caddesi, the coast road through Çengelköy; the road is narrow, so cars make a brief stop at the door.
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