Fairmont Quasar Istanbul airport transfer
A private, fixed-price ride from the airport to the hotel door.
Arriving at the hotel
- The hotel has its own drop-off area within the Quasar complex; because of congestion at the Mecidiyeköy junction, drivers usually approach via the side roads.
- 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 Mecidiyeköy; 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
- Kemerburgaz Caddesiabout 3 km
- Cendere Caddesiabout 1.3 km
- Şehit Er Cihan Namlı Caddesiabout 1.2 km
Source: OpenStreetMap. The road may change with traffic; the price does not.
Airport options
| Airport | Distance | Time | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Airport | 39.7 km | ~60 min (peak ~95) | €37 |
| Sabiha Gökçen Airport | 40.6 km | ~45 min (peak ~70) | €38 |
Which airport is better?
For Fairmont Quasar Istanbul, Sabiha Gökçen Airport is the closer airport: 40.6 km and about 45 minutes, against 39.7 km and about 60 minutes from Istanbul Airport. If you can choose your flight, landing at SAW saves about 15 minutes on the road.
Distances from Fairmont Quasar Istanbul
Straight-line distance from the hotel to key areas; road distance is usually a little longer.
| Area | Straight line | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Nişantaşı | 1.8 km | south |
| Levent | 1.9 km | north-east |
| Beşiktaş | 2.7 km | south |
| Taksim | 3.4 km | south |
| Üsküdar | 4.6 km | south |
| Karaköy & Galata | 4.9 km | south |
Closest hotels: Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center (1.5 km), Raffles Istanbul (1.7 km), Wyndham Grand Istanbul Levent (2 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 – 4 h 30 min | 3 h – 3 h 30 min |
Time to leave before departure (quiet – rush hour). Your airline's advice comes first.
Fairmont Quasar Istanbul
Fairmont Quasar Istanbul is a modern hotel within the Quasar Istanbul mixed-use development in Mecidiyeköy. Its spot on Büyükdere Caddesi gives easy access to Levent's business towers as well as to Şişli and Nişantaşı. A spa, pool and meeting spaces round out a strong offer for business travellers. The complex's shops and restaurants cover everyday needs close at hand, and the nearby Mecidiyeköy metro and Metrobus stations make it easy to reach much of the city by public transport.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a transfer from Istanbul Airport to Fairmont Quasar Istanbul?
39.7 km, about 60 min off-peak. Private transfers start from €37 (per vehicle, one way).
How much is a transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Fairmont Quasar Istanbul?
40.6 km, about 45 min off-peak. Private transfers start from €38 (per vehicle, one way).
Where will the driver drop me at the hotel?
The hotel has its own drop-off area within the Quasar complex; because of congestion at the Mecidiyeköy junction, drivers usually approach via the side roads.
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