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How to get fromGalata Tower to Istanbul Airport (IST)by train, bus, rideshare, car, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Galata Tower to Istanbul Airport (IST) by train, bus, rideshare, 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 39m
    ₺130–380

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Galata Tower to Istanbul-ISTrideshare rideshare 38.5 km
    35 min
    ₺3,100–4,000

  4. Drive 38.5 km

    1. Drive from Galata Tower to Istanbul Airport (IST)car car 38.5 km
    35 min
    ₺217–313

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Galata Tower to Istanbul Airport (IST)taxi taxi 38.5 km
    35 min
    ₺1,800–2,300

  6. Shuttle

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

Galata Tower to Istanbul Airport (IST) by foot and bus

Calendar147Weekly Services
Duration1h 39mAverage 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 (IST), 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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