Galataport, Karaköy · European sideEuropean side
Airport transfer to The Peninsula Istanbul
Your fixed fare
From
The Peninsula IstanbulEuropean 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.
On the Bosphorus at Galataport
The Peninsula gives its address as Kemankeş Caddesi No 34, Karaköy, and describes the hotel as on the Bosphorus within the Galataport development. Galataport is also Istanbul’s cruise port, so the waterfront here combines a promenade, shops and the hotel along the shore.
Much of the Galataport waterfront is for walking, not driving. The van comes in from Kemankeş Caddesi to the nearest point cars may use, and the driver helps with the luggage to the entrance.
Fares to The Peninsula
- IST → The Peninsula Istanbul: €50 Eco Van, €60 Vito, €65 V-Class, €80 Sprinter.
- SAW → The Peninsula Istanbul: €70 Eco Van, €80 Vito, €85 V-Class, €100 Sprinter.
Karaköy is on the same shore as Istanbul Airport. From Sabiha Gökçen in Asia the car crosses the Bosphorus, about 43 km and about 36 minutes when the road is empty, and the fare is the cross-side one. Every price is for the vehicle, never per person.
Arriving and meeting the driver
Whichever airport you land at, come out through the exit door you reach after baggage reclaim. The driver is right at that door with a printed sign carrying your name. We follow your flight, so there is nothing to pay for waiting if it is late.
Pay at the hotel: euros, pounds or Turkish lira in cash, or Visa and Mastercard on the card terminal in every car.
Cruise passengers and hotel guests
If you are combining a stay at The Peninsula with a cruise from Galataport, the airport legs follow the same fares: €50 from IST, €70 from SAW. Where we meet cruise passengers at the port is agreed on WhatsApp when you book.
Back to the airport
From the hotel to Istanbul Airport is about 40 km, to Sabiha Gökçen about 42 km, on a clear road. The waterfront roads are busy at rush hour, so give yourself a margin. A return booked together is €100 in an Eco Van via IST or €140 via SAW.
At a glance
- District
- Karaköy
- Shore
- European side European side
- From IST
- about 49.1 km · about 44 min on an empty road
- From SAW
- about 42.8 km · about 36 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 The Peninsula Istanbul, 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 Istanbul Airport to The Peninsula Istanbul cost?
€50 for the Eco Van to The Peninsula, one way, for up to six people.
Is The Peninsula Istanbul inside Galataport?
Yes. The Peninsula describes the hotel as on the Bosphorus within Galataport in Karaköy.
Can you take us from The Peninsula to Sabiha Gökçen?
Yes, for €70 in an Eco Van, because the ride crosses the Bosphorus.
How do I pay for The Peninsula transfer?
In cash (EUR, GBP or TRY) or by Visa or Mastercard to the driver at the end. No prepayment.
Can the car stop at The Peninsula even though Galataport is pedestrian?
Yes. The van stops at the nearest point cars may use on the Kemankeş Caddesi side, and the driver helps with the bags.