There are 6 ways to get from Esenler to Istanbul Airport (IST) by train, bus, rideshare, car, taxi, or shuttle
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Metro
best- Take the train from Oruç Reis to Kağıthanetrain M7
- Take the train from Kağıthane to Istanbul Airporttrain M11
57 min₺84Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus Hvl-3
1h 15m₺130–340Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Esenler to Istanbul-IST36.3 km
28 min₺3,100–4,000Drive 36.3 km
- Drive from Esenler to Istanbul Airport (IST)car 36.3 km
28 min₺204–295Taxi
- Take the taxi from Esenler to Istanbul Airport (IST)taxi 36.3 km
28 min₺1,700–2,200Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Esenler to Istanbul Airport
32 min
Esenler to Istanbul Airport (IST) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Esenler to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to Metro which costs 84 ₺ and takes 57 min.
The fastest way to get from Esenler to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to Airport Transfer which takes 28 min and costs 3.100 ₺ - 4.000 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Istanbul Otogari and arriving at Istanbul Airport Bus. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Esenler to Istanbul Airport (IST). However, there are services departing from Oruç Reis and arriving at Istanbul Airport via Kağıthane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.
The distance between Esenler and Istanbul Airport (IST) is 40 km. The road distance is 36.3 km.
The best way to get from Esenler to Istanbul Airport (IST) without a car is to Metro which takes 57 min and costs 84 ₺.
It takes approximately 57 min to get from Esenler to Istanbul Airport (IST), including transfers.
Esenler to Istanbul Airport (IST) bus services, operated by HAVAİST, depart from Istanbul Otogari station.
Esenler to Istanbul Airport (IST) train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, depart from Oruç Reis station.
The best way to get from Esenler to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to Metro which takes 57 min and costs 84 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 130 ₺ - 340 ₺ and takes 1h 15m.
What companies run services between Esenler, Turkey and Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey?
You can take a train from Oruç Reis to Istanbul Airport via Kağıthane in around 57 min. Alternatively, HAVAİST operates a bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus hourly. Tickets cost ₺130–340 and the journey takes 1h 15m.
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Oruç Reis to Kağıthane
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 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
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- Phone
- 0850 888 33 34
- [email protected]
- Website
- hava.ist
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺130–340
- Website
- https://hava.ist/?lang=en
- Phone
- +905383991618
- Website
- ozmutluturizm.com
Shuttle from Esenler to Istanbul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Schedules at
- findtransfers.com
- Phone
- +90 532 777 02 64
- [email protected]
- Website
- turkeytravelgroup.com
Shuttle from Esenler to Istanbul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Website
- https://www.turkeytravelgroup.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Esenler to Istanbul-IST
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- ₺3,100–4,000
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- ₺1,700–2,200
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
Esenler to Istanbul Airport (IST) bus services, operated by HAVAİST, arrive at Istanbul Airport Bus station.
Esenler to Istanbul Airport (IST) train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, arrive at Kağıthane station.
Yes, the driving distance between Esenler to Istanbul Airport (IST) is 36 km. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Esenler to Istanbul Airport (IST).
There are 111+ hotels available in Istanbul Airport (IST).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Esenler and Istanbul Airport (IST). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.