Hotel transfer

Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Ottoman Hotel Imperial transfer

Private door-to-door transfer · about 59 km, 59 min · one fixed price.

Distance
59 km
Duration
~59 min
Fixed price

About this transfer

Arriving on the Asian side when your hotel is located in Fatih means crossing over to the European side of Istanbul. Arranging your Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Ottoman Hotel Imperial transfer with us gets you through the arrivals hall and onto the road without delay. We meet you inside the terminal with a personalized name board, assist with your heavy bags, and guide you directly to your waiting car.

The drive along Anadolu Otoyolu usually takes 59 minutes, though morning rush hour traffic across the city can extend that journey to 77 minutes. We track your incoming flight continuously, ensuring our driver is waiting at the exit doors whenever your plane touches down. You step straight into a private vehicle and travel directly to the hotel without unexpected stops or delays.

Travelling by public transit requires boarding the M4 metro line to Ayrılık Çeşmesi and then transferring onto the Marmaray train toward Sirkeci Tren Garı. That journey involves changing between different rail lines and carrying all your luggage across stations before walking the final distance. Our direct private drive avoids those connection points and drops you right at the hotel entrance.

The private drive is priced at €63 for the whole vehicle, covering your meet and greet service, luggage assistance, and free waiting time. When you travel together with family or colleagues, that single fixed price divides evenly across everyone in your party. You reach your accommodation together without having to buy separate transit tickets or manage multiple rail platforms.

How do you get there from the airport?

The published figures for every option, side by side. The choice is yours.

Private transfer
Public transport
Per person, two travelling
€32
TRY 128
Per person, four travelling
€16
TRY 128
Seats and luggage
Up to 7 passengers, 5 bags, one price
You carry them
Journey time
59 min
86 min
Stops on the way
None, straight there
23 stops before yours
Changes
None
1 · M4 + B1 (Marmaray)
Where it drops you
At the address itself
859 m walk
How often it runs
Timed to your flight, no last departure
every 5 minutes
Going back to the airport
Any time you like
84 min
Where you board
Arrivals hall, name board
Sabiha Gökçen Havalimanı

The transfer price is per vehicle, shown here divided by the number of passengers. The public transport figure is the İstanbulkart fare calculated for the sampled journey.

How long does the drive take, hour by hour?

Measured on an ordinary Tuesday. With traffic ignored entirely, the same drive is 59 minutes.

  • 03:0042 minquietest
  • 08:0077 minbusiest
  • 13:0065 min
  • 18:0075 min
  • 22:0047 min

Typical traffic estimates, not live traffic. Sampled on October 4, 2026; a real journey moves with weather, incidents and events.

Flying out? See when to leave for the airport, hour by hour.

Step by step on public transport

86 minutes, TRY 128, 1 change. Here is the sampled itinerary.

  1. İstanbul Metro
    M4metro

    At Sabiha Gökçen Havalimanı, board the M4 metro towards Kadıköy.

    Ride 21 stops and get off at Ayrılık Çeşmesi.

    57 minutes · every 5 minutes

  2. B1 (Marmaray)train

    At Ayrılık Çeşmesi, change to the B1 (Marmaray) train towards Halkalı.

    • Üsküdar

    Ride 2 stops and get off at Sirkeci Tren Garı.

    8 minutes

  3. Arrival

    Walk 740 metres from Sirkeci Tren Garı to the address, about 14 minutes.

You walk 859 metres in total along the way. One itinerary sampled for a weekday daytime departure. Lines, timetables and fares change; check before you travel.

Address
Sultanahmet, Cankurtaran, Caferiye Sk. No:6/1, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul
Route
About 25 km on the Anadolu Otoyolu
Nearest rail station
Sultanahmet (T1), 322 m away

The airport is on the M4 metro line

Airport transfer

Choose your vehicle

Fixed prices for the 59 km Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) → Ottoman Hotel Imperial route. Pick the class that fits your group.

  • Eco Van

    Eco Van

    Standard
    Up to 75
    €63
    Reserve
  • Mercedes Vito / VW Caravelle

    Mercedes Vito / VW Caravelle

    Business
    Up to 75
    €73
    Reserve
  • VIP Mercedes Maybach

    VIP Mercedes Maybach

    VIP
    Up to 45
    €83
    Reserve
  • Mercedes Sprinter / VW Crafter

    Mercedes Sprinter / VW Crafter

    Group
    Up to 1610
    €98
    Reserve
  • VIP Mercedes Sprinter Black

    VIP Mercedes Sprinter Black

    VIP
    Up to 1212
    €137
    Reserve
  • Midibus

    Midibus

    Group
    Up to 2626
    €254
    Reserve
  • Mercedes E-Class

    Mercedes E-Class

    Business
    Up to 33
    €378
    Reserve
  • Bus

    Bus

    Group
    Up to 46100
    €540
    Reserve
  • Mercedes S-Class

    Mercedes S-Class

    VIP
    Up to 33
    €673
    Reserve

Included in every transfer

Instant confirmation
Fixed pricing
Free cancellation
Vetted chauffeurs

Frequently asked questions

How much is a transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Ottoman Hotel Imperial?
The fixed price starts at €63 and is per vehicle, not per person. The vehicle at that price seats 7 with room for 5 bags, so a group of four pays €16 each.
How long does the journey from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Ottoman Hotel Imperial take?
The distance is 59 kilometres. With traffic ignored the drive is 59 minutes; around 08:00, the busiest hour measured, it reaches 77 minutes.
What time of day is best to travel?
The quietest hour measured is 03:00, at 42 minutes. The busiest is 08:00, when the same drive takes 77. That is a 35 minute difference.
Can you reach Ottoman Hotel Imperial by public transport?
Yes. The sampled itinerary takes 86 minutes and needs 1 change: M4 + B1 (Marmaray).
What does public transport cost?
The İstanbulkart fare for the sampled itinerary is TRY 128 per person. The transfer's €63 is per vehicle, so it divides among the passengers.
How far do you walk on public transport?
The sampled itinerary involves 859 metres of walking, about 18 minutes, of which 740 metres are from the last stop to the address. A private transfer stops at the door.
What is the nearest rail station to Ottoman Hotel Imperial?
Sultanahmet, 322 metres away. The T1 lines call there.
Does Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) have a metro connection?
Yes, the M4 line reaches the Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) terminal.

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