Sultanahmet · European sideEuropean side
Transfer to Hagia Sofia Mansions Istanbul
Your fixed fare
From
Hagia Sofia Mansions Istanbul, Curio Collection by HiltonEuropean side
€50
Same side as IST · fixed per vehicle
Eco Van · Same fare day and night
The driver holds a printed sign with this name.
A hotel among the monuments
The hotel’s own page gives its address as Kabasakal Caddesi No. 5 and says the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia are both within 500 metres. It is part of Hilton’s Curio Collection and occupies a group of historic mansions on that street.
Kabasakal Caddesi is a short street in the busiest part of the Old City. Expect the final approach to be slow in the daytime, when tour groups fill the square. Early-morning and late-evening arrivals usually reach the door more easily.
What the ride costs
Prices are for the vehicle, one way, and they do not change at night:
- Istanbul Airport: €50 Eco Van (up to six people), €60 Vito, €65 V-Class, €80 Sprinter.
- Sabiha Gökçen: €70 Eco Van, €80 Vito, €85 V-Class, €100 Sprinter.
The difference between the two airports is the Bosphorus. IST is on the same shore as Sultanahmet; SAW is on the Asian side, so the car must cross the strait.
If you have not booked your flights yet and are free to choose, landing at Istanbul Airport is the cheaper way to reach Kabasakal Caddesi. If your airline flies only into Sabiha Gökçen, the crossing is simply part of the ride and the fare is still fixed before you travel.
Arriving and meeting the driver
- Send flight detailsAdd your flight number when you book, or send it later on WhatsApp. We follow the flight, so a delay simply moves the pick-up.
- Walk out of arrivalsCome out through whichever exit door you reach after customs. The driver waits there with your name on a sign.
- Drive to Kabasakal CaddesiThe car takes you to the hotel entrance or the closest point the Old City lanes allow.
Waiting for a delayed flight costs nothing. Pay at the hotel in EUR, GBP or TRY cash, or by Visa or Mastercard, contactless included.
Going back to the airport
From the hotel to Sabiha Gökçen is about 45 km and about 39 minutes on a clear road, but evening traffic can stretch that well beyond an hour. Book the departure with your flight number, and we suggest a pick-up time that leaves room for the check-in times your airline asks for.
At a glance
- District
- Sultanahmet
- Shore
- European side European side
- From IST
- about 50.7 km · about 47 min on an empty road
- From SAW
- about 44.5 km · about 39 min on an empty road
Departure planner
When to leave for Istanbul Airport
Enter your flight's departure time. The planner adds the time airlines usually ask you to spend at the airport, plus the drive with a margin for traffic.
Enter your departure time to see when to leave.
Example: for a 14:00 flight from Hagia Sofia Mansions Istanbul, Curio Collection by Hilton, leave at 10:30.
Airlines set their own check-in times; check yours.
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Questions and answers
What does a transfer from IST to Hagia Sofia Mansions cost?
€50 for an Eco Van, one way, for the whole vehicle. A return trip booked together is €100.
Is it cheaper to reach Hagia Sofia Mansions from Sabiha Gökçen?
No. From SAW the car has to cross the Bosphorus, so the Eco Van fare is €70 instead of €50.
Where exactly does the driver meet arrivals for Hagia Sofia Mansions?
Right at the exit door you come out of at the airport, holding a printed sign with your name. We never ask you to look for a numbered gate.
Can a group of eight go to Hagia Sofia Mansions in one vehicle?
Yes. The Mercedes Sprinter takes up to 16 people and costs €80 from Istanbul Airport, €100 from Sabiha Gökçen.
Can I cancel the Hagia Sofia Mansions transfer?
Yes, free of charge and without a deadline. A message on WhatsApp is enough.