There are 5 ways to get from İstanbul Havalimanı (Istanbul Metro) to Galata Tower by train, bus, car, taxi, or shuttle
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Metro
best- Take the train from Istanbul Airport to Gayrettepetrain M11
- Take the train from Gayrettepe to Sishanetrain M2
51 min₺84Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Şişhane 6bus Hvist-11
1h 44m₺130–380Drive 41.3 km
- Drive from İstanbul Havalimanı (Istanbul Metro) to Galata Towercar 41.3 km
38 min₺233–336Taxi
- Take the taxi from İstanbul Havalimanı (Istanbul Metro) to Galata Towertaxi 41.3 km
38 min₺2,000–2,400Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Istanbul Airport to Galata Tower
41 min
İstanbul Havalimanı (Istanbul Metro) to Galata Tower by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from İstanbul Havalimanı (Istanbul Metro) to Galata Tower is to Metro which costs 84 ₺ and takes 51 min.
The fastest way to get from İstanbul Havalimanı (Istanbul Metro) to Galata Tower is to drive which takes 38 min and costs 230 ₺ - 340 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Istanbul Airport Bus and arriving at Şişhane 6. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from İstanbul Havalimanı (Istanbul Metro) to Galata Tower. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Airport and arriving at Sishane via Gayrettepe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.
The distance between İstanbul Havalimanı (Istanbul Metro) and Galata Tower is 40 km. The road distance is 41.3 km.
The best way to get from İstanbul Havalimanı (Istanbul Metro) to Galata Tower without a car is to Metro which takes 51 min and costs 84 ₺.
It takes approximately 51 min to get from İstanbul Havalimanı (Istanbul Metro) to Galata Tower, including transfers.
İstanbul Havalimanı (Istanbul Metro) to Galata Tower bus services, operated by HAVAİST, depart from Istanbul Airport Bus station.
İstanbul Havalimanı (Istanbul Metro) to Galata Tower train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, depart from Istanbul Airport station.
The best way to get from İstanbul Havalimanı (Istanbul Metro) to Galata Tower is to Metro which takes 51 min and costs 84 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 130 ₺ - 380 ₺ and takes 1h 44m.
What companies run services between İstanbul Havalimanı (Istanbul Metro), Turkey and Galata Tower, Turkey?
You can take a train from Istanbul Airport to Galata Tower via Gayrettepe and Sishane in around 51 min. Alternatively, HAVAİST operates a bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Şişhane 6 hourly. Tickets cost ₺130–380 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Istanbul Airport to Gayrettepe
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- istairport.com
Train from Gayrettepe to Sishane
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
- Phone
- 0850 888 33 34
- [email protected]
- Website
- HAVAİST
Bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Şişhane 6
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺130–380
- Website
- HAVAİST
- Phone
- +905383991618
- Website
- ozmutluturizm.com
Shuttle from Istanbul Airport to Galata Tower
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Schedules at
- findtransfers.com
- Phone
- +90 532 777 02 64
- [email protected]
- Website
- TTG Travel
Shuttle from Istanbul Airport to Galata Tower
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Website
- TTG Travel
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- ₺2,000–2,400
Albatros Taksi
- Phone
- +902128816668
Sahil Taxi
- Phone
- +90 212 881 42 40
TOPRAK TAKSİ MİMAROBA
- Phone
- +90 552 738 05 05
- Website
- topraktaksi.business.site
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More Questions & Answers
İstanbul Havalimanı (Istanbul Metro) to Galata Tower bus services, operated by HAVAİST, arrive at Şişhane 6 station.
İstanbul Havalimanı (Istanbul Metro) to Galata Tower train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, arrive at Gayrettepe station.
Yes, the driving distance between İstanbul Havalimanı (Istanbul Metro) to Galata Tower is 41 km. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from İstanbul Havalimanı (Istanbul Metro) to Galata Tower.
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