The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul airport transfer
A private, fixed-price ride from the airport to the hotel door.
Arriving at the hotel
- The vehicle entrance is on the Askerocağı Caddesi side of Süzer Plaza, with a covered drop-off at the lobby.
- The terminal is enormous: budget 15-20 minutes of walking from the gate to passport control and the baggage belts.
From Istanbul 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.
- airport highway (D-020)about 20.8 km
- Hasdal - Okmeydanı Bağlantı Yoluabout 4.6 km
- Piyalepaşa Bulvarıabout 1.8 km
Source: OpenStreetMap. The road may change with traffic; the price does not.
Airport options
| Airport | Distance | Time | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Airport | 43.3 km | ~60 min (peak ~95) | €41 |
| Sabiha Gökçen Airport | 46.5 km | ~50 min (peak ~80) | €44 |
Which airport is better?
For The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul, Sabiha Gökçen Airport is the closer airport: 46.5 km and about 50 minutes, against 43.3 km and about 60 minutes from Istanbul Airport. The difference is small, so choose by flight times and fares.
Distances from The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul
Straight-line distance from the hotel to key areas; road distance is usually a little longer.
| Area | Straight line | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Beşiktaş | 1.1 km | east |
| Nişantaşı | 1.1 km | north |
| Karaköy & Galata | 2.3 km | south-west |
| Üsküdar | 2.4 km | south-east |
| Sultanahmet | 4.1 km | south |
| Levent | 4.6 km | north |
Closest hotels: Swissôtel The Bosphorus (0.4 km), Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus (0.5 km), InterContinental Istanbul (0.5 km).
After check-out: when to leave for the airport
| International flight | Domestic flight | |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Airport | 4 h 15 min – 5 h | 3 h 15 min – 4 h |
| Sabiha Gökçen Airport | 4 h 15 min – 4 h 45 min | 3 h 15 min – 3 h 45 min |
Time to leave before departure (quiet – rush hour). Your airline's advice comes first.
The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul
The Ritz-Carlton Istanbul occupies the upper floors of Süzer Plaza, on the slope between Elmadağ and Dolmabahçe, looking down over Dolmabahçe and the Bosphorus. Taksim Square is a short walk away. Spacious rooms, a spa and high-floor views make it a choice for business and leisure guests alike. The building is shared with offices, while the lobby, restaurants and spa are on floors reserved for the hotel. Beşiktaş and Nişantaşı are also a short ride away.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a transfer from Istanbul Airport to The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul?
43.3 km, about 60 min off-peak. Private transfers start from €41 (per vehicle, one way).
How much is a transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul?
46.5 km, about 50 min off-peak. Private transfers start from €44 (per vehicle, one way).
Where will the driver drop me at the hotel?
The vehicle entrance is on the Askerocağı Caddesi side of Süzer Plaza, with a covered drop-off at the lobby.
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