Swissôtel The Bosphorus airport transfer
A private, fixed-price ride from the airport to the hotel door.
Arriving at the hotel
- The hotel is entered from Bayıldım Caddesi in Maçka; a long private driveway leads up to the main lobby, keeping drop-offs easy even at busy times.
- 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 | 40.3 km | ~45 min (peak ~70) | €38 |
| Istanbul Airport | 45.1 km | ~60 min (peak ~100) | €42 |
Which airport is better?
For Swissôtel The Bosphorus, Sabiha Gökçen Airport is the closer airport: 40.3 km and about 45 minutes, against 45.1 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 Swissôtel The Bosphorus
Straight-line distance from the hotel to key areas; road distance is usually a little longer.
| Area | Straight line | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Taksim | 1.1 km | west |
| Nişantaşı | 1.3 km | north |
| Üsküdar | 2 km | south-east |
| Karaköy & Galata | 2.5 km | south-west |
| Sultanahmet | 4.1 km | south-west |
| Levent | 4.7 km | north |
Closest hotels: The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul (0.4 km), Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul (0.4 km), Park Hyatt Istanbul – Maçka Palas (0.8 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.
Swissôtel The Bosphorus
Swissôtel The Bosphorus is a large hotel and conference property set in extensive gardens on the hillside behind Dolmabahçe Palace in Maçka. Rooms look over the Bosphorus and the old city, and with a large spa and big meeting halls it is a frequent pick for meetings and congresses. Taksim and Beşiktaş are a short drive away. Garden paths, an outdoor pool and tennis courts give it a resort feel that is rare in the city centre. Maçka Park is a short walk downhill and the shops of Nişantaşı are close by.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Swissôtel The Bosphorus?
40.3 km, about 45 min off-peak. Private transfers start from €38 (per vehicle, one way).
How much is a transfer from Istanbul Airport to Swissôtel The Bosphorus?
45.1 km, about 60 min off-peak. Private transfers start from €42 (per vehicle, one way).
Where will the driver drop me at the hotel?
The hotel is entered from Bayıldım Caddesi in Maçka; a long private driveway leads up to the main lobby, keeping drop-offs easy even at busy times.
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