How to Reach the Venue
Transportation & Accessibility
InterContinental Istanbul is conveniently located in Taksim, the heart of the city, making it easily accessible from Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW), as well as other key transportation hubs. Whether you are arriving internationally or domestically, multiple transportation options are available for a smooth journey to the venue.
From Istanbul Airport (IST) – Approx. 40 km / 45-60 min
Taxi: Taxis are readily available at the airport. A ride to the hotel costs approximately €25-30 and takes around 45-60 minutes, depending on traffic.
HAVAIST Shuttle: The HAVAIST airport bus (HVL-9) operates between Istanbul Airport and Taksim Square. The journey takes around 60-80 minutes, approximately €7-9 and the hotel is just a 5-minute walk from the drop-off point.
Metro: The U1 metro line runs from Istanbul Airport to Gayrettepe Station, where you can transfer to the M2 metro line and reach Taksim Station. The total journey takes approximately 50-60 minutes.
From Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) – Approx. 45 km / 60-90 min
Taxi: Available at the airport, costing around €30-35 with a travel time of 60-75 minutes.
HAVAIST Shuttle: The HAVAIST bus (HVIST-10) connects Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Taksim Square in approximately 70-90 minutes and €8-10.
By Bus: The SG-2 bus line connects Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Beyoğlu and from there, you can reach 5-10 minutes to the hotel by walk.
Metro & Marmaray: Take the M4 metro line to Ayrılık Çeşmesi, then transfer to Marmaray to reach Yenikapı Station. From there, take the M2 metro line to Taksim. The total journey takes around 60-75 minutes.
From Other Key Locations in Istanbul
By Metro: The M2 metro line connects Taksim with major business and historical districts, including Levent, Şişli, and the Old City (Vezneciler Station for Grand Bazaar & Sultanahmet).
By Tram: The T1 tram line provides access from the Old City to Kabataş, where you can transfer to the F1 funicular to reach Taksim in just 2 minutes.
By Ferry: From the Asian side (Kadıköy or Üsküdar), frequent ferries operate to Beşiktaş and Kabataş, with quick connections to Taksim.
