The Marmara Taksim airport transfer
A private, fixed-price ride from the airport to the hotel door.
Arriving at the hotel
- Since the square is pedestrianised, cars use the hotel's service approach on the edge of Taksim Square, following the one-way layout around it.
- 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 | 43 km | ~50 min (peak ~80) | €40 |
| Istanbul Airport | 44.4 km | ~60 min (peak ~100) | €42 |
Which airport is better?
For The Marmara Taksim, Sabiha Gökçen Airport is the closer airport: 43 km and about 50 minutes, against 44.4 km and about 60 minutes from Istanbul Airport. The difference is small, so choose by flight times and fares.
Distances from The Marmara Taksim
Straight-line distance from the hotel to key areas; road distance is usually a little longer.
| Area | Straight line | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Karaköy & Galata | 1.5 km | south-west |
| Nişantaşı | 1.7 km | north |
| Beşiktaş | 1.8 km | north-east |
| Üsküdar | 2.7 km | south-east |
| Sultanahmet | 3.5 km | south |
| Levent | 5.3 km | north-east |
Closest hotels: InterContinental Istanbul (0.3 km), Grand Hyatt Istanbul (0.5 km), The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul (0.8 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 15 min – 5 h | 3 h 15 min – 4 h |
Time to leave before departure (quiet – rush hour). Your airline's advice comes first.
The Marmara Taksim
The Marmara Taksim is a high-rise hotel facing directly onto Taksim Square and one of its most recognisable buildings. Its upper-floor restaurant and bar look out over the Bosphorus, the Golden Horn and the city. İstiklal Avenue, the AKM and the metro station are just steps away, which makes it a very practical base for getting around. It is known for rooms with large windows over the square and for having been one of the city's landmark buildings for decades. Being close to the nightlife and to Cihangir's cafés makes it popular with short city-breakers.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to The Marmara Taksim?
43 km, about 50 min off-peak. Private transfers start from €40 (per vehicle, one way).
How much is a transfer from Istanbul Airport to The Marmara Taksim?
44.4 km, about 60 min off-peak. Private transfers start from €42 (per vehicle, one way).
Where will the driver drop me at the hotel?
Since the square is pedestrianised, cars use the hotel's service approach on the edge of Taksim Square, following the one-way layout around it.
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