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

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There are 6 ways to get from Galata 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
    53 min
    ₺84

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Şişhane 6 to Istanbul Airport Busbus bus Hvist-11
    1h 30m
    ₺130–380

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Galata to Istanbul-ISTrideshare rideshare 39.4 km
    37 min
    ₺3,100–4,000

  4. Drive 39.4 km

    1. Drive from Galata to Istanbul Airport (IST)car car 39.4 km
    37 min
    ₺221–319

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Galata to Istanbul Airport (IST)taxi taxi 39.4 km
    37 min
    ₺1,900–2,300

  6. Shuttle

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

Galata to Istanbul Airport (IST) by bus

Calendar147Weekly Buses
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket₺130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 39.8 km
  • Duration: 53 min

What companies run services between Galata, Turkey and Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey?

You can take a train from Sishane to Istanbul Airport via Gayrettepe in around 53 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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