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Venue & Travel

Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus

Address: Cihannuma, Saray Cd No: 5, 34353 Beşiktaş, Istanbul

Located on the European side, minutes from business & shopping hubs, the Boğaz coastline, and not far from major landmarks like Dolmabahçe Palace and Taksim Square.

Travel

Distance: ~39 km via road, about 40 km by car

By Taxi/Car

  • ~35–40 minutes (traffic-dependent)
  • Cost: ₺1200–1600 (€40-50) or private transfers/minivan €50-60+ (depending on group size)

By Metro (Public Transit)

  • ~45–60 minutes
  • M11 metro from Istanbul Airport to Gayrettepe, then a short onward trip (e.g. taxi or short bus) to Beşiktaş

By Shuttle Services

  • Private shuttle/car services available from airport operators
  • Havaist Shuttle (HVİST-16): ~75 minutes (traffic-dependent) hava.ist
  • Route: Istanbul Airport ↔ Beşiktaş Meydan (5 stops, including Zincirlikuyu, Taksim)
  • Payment: Tickets via official website or airport vending machines; online e-tickets valid for 72 hours
Distance: ~45 km to Beşiktaş (road distance ~39 km)

By Taxi/Car

  • ~26–30 minutes under normal traffic
  • Cost: ₺850–₺1,100 (approx. €30–50) or pre-booked vans/minibuses from €50–60

By Public Transit

  • ~1 h 30 – 1 h 35 (including transfer time)
  • Option 1:
    • Take M4 metro from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Yenisahra or Ayrılık Çeşmesi
    • Then transfer via:
      • Metrobus or Marmaray to Zincirlikuyu / Beşiktaş area, or
      • Bus 129T or other local buses toward Beşiktaş
  • Option 2:
    • Take M4 metro from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Kadıköy (end of the line)
    • Walk to the ferry terminal (~5 mins)
    • Take a ferry to Beşiktaş (scenic cross-Bosphorus ride)

Shuttle Services

  • €50–60 per vehicle (small van for up to 4–8 passengers) to Beşiktaş
  • HAVABUS Shuttle: ~90 minutes to Taksim or Beşiktaş (traffic-dependent) havabus.com
  • Route: Sabiha Gökçen ↔ Taksim
  • Payment: Card or cash accepted onboard