The Grand Tarabya airport transfer
A private, fixed-price ride from the airport to the hotel door.
Arriving at the hotel
- The entrance is on Kefeliköy Caddesi, the coast road; from Istanbul Airport, coming in from the north via the Northern Marmara link avoids city traffic.
- 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 Sarıyer; the main road sequence is below, and the last few hundred metres depend on the hotel entrance.
- airport highway (D-020)about 3.6 km
- Northern Marmara Motorway (O-7)about 15.6 km
- Kilyos Caddesiabout 1.8 km
- 1. Caddeabout 1.7 km
- 2. Caddeabout 1.6 km
- Kilyos Caddesiabout 2.1 km
- Taşkıran Caddesiabout 1.3 km
Source: OpenStreetMap. The road may change with traffic; the price does not.
Airport options
| Airport | Distance | Time | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Airport | 40.6 km | ~65 min (peak ~100) | €38 |
| Sabiha Gökçen Airport | 52.1 km | ~55 min (peak ~85) | €49 |
Which airport is better?
For The Grand Tarabya, Sabiha Gökçen Airport is the closer airport: 52.1 km and about 55 minutes, against 40.6 km and about 65 minutes from Istanbul Airport. The difference is small, so choose by flight times and fares.
Distances from The Grand Tarabya
Straight-line distance from the hotel to key areas; road distance is usually a little longer.
| Area | Straight line | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Levent | 7.8 km | south-west |
| Nişantaşı | 11.3 km | south-west |
| Beşiktaş | 11.6 km | south |
| Taksim | 13 km | south-west |
| Üsküdar | 13.1 km | south |
| Karaköy & Galata | 14.5 km | south-west |
Closest hotels: The Bebek Hotel (7.1 km), Wyndham Grand Istanbul Levent (7.7 km), Raffles Istanbul (8.8 km).
After check-out: when to leave for the airport
| International flight | Domestic flight | |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Airport | 4 h 30 min – 5 h | 3 h 30 min – 4 h |
| Sabiha Gökçen Airport | 4 h 15 min – 4 h 45 min | 3 h 15 min – 3 h 45 min |
Time to leave before departure (quiet – rush hour). Your airline's advice comes first.
The Grand Tarabya
The Grand Tarabya is a luxury hotel on Tarabya Bay in Sarıyer, rebuilt on the site of a long-established Bosphorus hotel. Bay-view rooms, waterside pool and beach areas, a spa and large ballrooms make it popular for holidays, weddings and corporate events. Tarabya's fish restaurants are right on its doorstep. The historic waterside mansions of Yeniköy and Emirgan Park are a short drive along the coast. Although it is far from the centre, its relatively easy access to Istanbul Airport is a plus for event and wedding guests.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a transfer from Istanbul Airport to The Grand Tarabya?
40.6 km, about 65 min off-peak. Private transfers start from €38 (per vehicle, one way).
How much is a transfer from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to The Grand Tarabya?
52.1 km, about 55 min off-peak. Private transfers start from €49 (per vehicle, one way).
Where will the driver drop me at the hotel?
The entrance is on Kefeliköy Caddesi, the coast road; from Istanbul Airport, coming in from the north via the Northern Marmara link avoids city traffic.
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