The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul is about 41 km by road from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW); a private transfer takes about 35 minutes without traffic and up to 70 minutes at peak times. 4 Seasons Transfer drives you in a non-shared vehicle: the price is per vehicle and fixed at booking, your flight is tracked and our team meets you at the TÜRSAB Meeting Point – just give the attendant your first and last name (name boards are not allowed at Istanbul's airports).
Key facts
- Area: Şişli
- Distance: ~41 km by road
- Travel time: ~35 min without traffic, up to 70 min at peak times
- Pick-up: Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW)
- Meeting point: TÜRSAB Meeting Point (give your name to the attendant); no charge for delays
- Child seats: baby and child seats free of charge
- Service: 24/7, every flight
About The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul
The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul is in Şişli, about 41 km by road from Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
How it works
- Book online with date, flight number and hotel/address; the price is shown instantly and fixed.
- You receive a confirmation e-mail and driver details via WhatsApp.
- When you land, walk from the exit between platforms 9 and 10 to the TÜRSAB Meeting Point and give the attendant your first and last name; you will be directed to our team.
- You are driven directly to your hotel or address, with no stops on the way.
Around the hotel: nearby districts and distances
- Şişli
- Taksim – ~2 km (~5 min)
- Beşiktaş – ~2 km (~5 min)
- Galata–Karaköy – ~3 km (~5 min)
- Sirkeci–Eminönü – ~5 km (~5 min)
- Sabiha Gökçen distance chart (35 districts) →
- Meeting point: TÜRSAB Meeting Point →
All hotels and prices in the area: Şişli
Sabiha Gökçen Airport to The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul transfer: FAQ
How far is The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul from Sabiha Gökçen Airport?
About 41 km by road.
How long is the transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul?
About 35 minutes without traffic; up to 70 minutes at peak times.
How much is a transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul?
The price depends on the vehicle class and is per vehicle, not per person. Current prices are in the table on this page; the price you see when booking is fixed.
What if my flight is delayed?
Your flight is tracked; the driver adjusts to the new landing time and there is no extra charge for delays.
Do you provide child seats?
Yes, baby and child seats are free; just state the ages when booking.
How long is the drive from the airport to the hotel?
About 35 minutes without traffic; on weekdays between 07:00–10:00 and 17:00–20:00 this can double in Istanbul. For the return we recommend a pick-up at least 3–3.5 hours before the flight.
Which vehicle is right for The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul?
A VIP car suits 1–6 people, a VIP VAN 7–10 and a VIP Minibus 11–14; larger groups get a bigger vehicle. Current prices are in the table on this page.
Distances and times are estimates from OpenStreetMap data.