There are 6 ways to get from Balat to Istanbul Airport (IST) by tram, train, bus, rideshare, car, taxi, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, Metro
best- Take the tram from Balat to Alibeyköytram T5
- Take the train from Kağıthane to Istanbul Airporttrain M11
1h 8m₺126Bus
- Take the bus from Hasköy Parkı to Istanbul Airport Busbus Hvist-11
1h 10m₺130–380Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Balat to Istanbul-IST37.1 km
36 min₺3,100–4,000Drive 37.1 km
- Drive from Balat to Istanbul Airport (IST)car 37.1 km
36 min₺209–302Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balat to Istanbul Airport (IST)taxi 37.1 km
36 min₺1,800–2,200Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Balat to Istanbul Airport
40 min
Balat to Istanbul Airport (IST) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balat to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to tram and Metro which costs 126 ₺ and takes 1h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Balat to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to Airport Transfer which takes 36 min and costs 3.100 ₺ - 4.000 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hasköy Parkı and arriving at Istanbul Airport Bus. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Balat to Istanbul Airport (IST). However, there are services departing from Balat and arriving at Istanbul Airport via Alibeyköy and Kağıthane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.
The distance between Balat and Istanbul Airport (IST) is 36 km. The road distance is 37.1 km.
The best way to get from Balat to Istanbul Airport (IST) without a car is to tram and Metro which takes 1h 8m and costs 126 ₺.
It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from Balat to Istanbul Airport (IST), including transfers.
Balat to Istanbul Airport (IST) bus services, operated by HAVAİST, depart from Hasköy Parkı station.
Balat to Istanbul Airport (IST) train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, depart from Balat station.
Balat to Istanbul Airport (IST) bus services, operated by HAVAİST, arrive at Istanbul Airport Bus station.
What companies run services between Balat, Istanbul, Turkey and Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey?
HAVAİST operates a bus from Hasköy Parkı to Istanbul Airport Bus hourly. Tickets cost ₺130–380 and the journey takes 1h 10m.
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Tram from Balat to Alibeyköy
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
Train from Kağıthane to Istanbul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- istairport.com
- Phone
- 0850 888 33 34
- [email protected]
- Website
- HAVAİST
Bus from Hasköy Parkı to Istanbul Airport Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺130–380
- Website
- HAVAİST
- Phone
- +905383991618
- Website
- ozmutluturizm.com
Shuttle from Balat to Istanbul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Schedules at
- findtransfers.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Balat to Istanbul-IST
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- ₺3,100–4,000
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- ₺1,800–2,200
Ayasofya Taksi Durağı
- Phone
- +90 212 516 54 84
- Website
- firmasec.com
Ayasofya Taxi
- Phone
- +902125181160
- Website
- firmasec.com
OZ Taxi
- Phone
- +90 2122441567
- Website
- onlinetaksi.com
Pera Taksi Durağı
- Phone
- +90 212 245 54 98
- Website
- firmasec.com
Pera Taxi
- Phone
- +902122438399
- Website
- firmasec.com
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More Questions & Answers
Balat to Istanbul Airport (IST) train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, arrive at Alibeyköy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balat to Istanbul Airport (IST) is 37 km. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Balat to Istanbul Airport (IST).
There are 110+ hotels available in Istanbul Airport (IST).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Balat and Istanbul Airport (IST). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






