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How to get fromGalata Tower to Istanbul Airportby train, bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Galata Tower to Istanbul Airport by train, bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Metro

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    1. Take the train from Sishane to Gayrettepetrain train M2
    2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Istanbul Airporttrain train M11
    57 min
    ₺84

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Şişhane 6 to Istanbul Airport Busbus bus Hvist-11
    1h 55m
    ₺130–380

  3. Drive 38.4 km

    1. Drive from Galata Tower to Istanbul Airportcar car 38.4 km
    35 min
    ₺215–311

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Galata Tower to Istanbul Airporttaxi taxi 38.4 km
    35 min
    ₺1,800–2,300

  5. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Galata Tower to Istanbul Airportshuttle bus
    39 min

Galata Tower to Istanbul Airport by foot and bus

Calendar147Weekly Services
Duration1h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket₺130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 40.2 km
  • Duration: 57 min

What companies run services between Galata Tower, Turkey and Istanbul Airport, Turkey?

You can take a vehicle from Galata Tower to Istanbul Airport via Sishane and Gayrettepe in around 57 min. Alternatively, HAVAİST operates a bus from Şişhane 6 to Istanbul Airport Bus hourly. Tickets cost ₺130–380 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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