There are 6 ways to get from Instabul to Istanbul Airport (IST) by bus, train, rideshare, car, taxi, or shuttle
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus Hvl-3
1h 15m₺130–340Metro
cheapest- Take the train from Esenler Otogar to Yenikapitrain M1a
- Take the train from Yenikapi to Gayrettepetrain M2
- Take the train from Gayrettepe to Istanbul Airporttrain M11
1h 16m₺126Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Instabul to Istanbul-IST36.2 km
32 min₺3,100–4,000Drive 36.2 km
- Drive from Instabul to Istanbul Airport (IST)car 36.2 km
32 min₺204–294Taxi
- Take the taxi from Instabul to Istanbul Airport (IST)taxi 36.2 km
32 min₺1,700–2,200Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Instabul to Istanbul Airport
36 min
Instabul to Istanbul Airport (IST) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Instabul to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to Metro which costs 126 ₺ and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Instabul to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to Airport Transfer which takes 32 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 Instabul to Istanbul Airport (IST). However, there are services departing from Esenler Otogar and arriving at Istanbul Airport via Yenikapi and Gayrettepe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
The distance between Instabul and Istanbul Airport (IST) is 44 km. The road distance is 36.2 km.
The best way to get from Instabul to Istanbul Airport (IST) without a car is to bus which takes 1h 15m and costs 130 ₺ - 340 ₺.
The bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus takes 1h 15m including transfers and departs hourly.
Instabul to Istanbul Airport (IST) bus services, operated by HAVAİST, depart from Istanbul Otogari station.
Instabul to Istanbul Airport (IST) train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, depart from Esenler Otogar station.
The best way to get from Instabul to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to bus which takes 1h 15m and costs 130 ₺ - 340 ₺. Alternatively, you can Metro, which costs 126 ₺ and takes 1h 16m.
What companies run services between Instabul, Turkey and Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey?
HAVAİST operates a bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus hourly. Tickets cost ₺130–340 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Esenler Otogar to Istanbul Airport via Yenikapi and Gayrettepe in around 1h 16m.
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Esenler Otogar to Yenikapi
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
Train from Yenikapi to Gayrettepe
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
Train from Gayrettepe to Istanbul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 31 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 Instabul to Istanbul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Schedules at
- findtransfers.com
- Phone
- +90 532 777 02 64
- [email protected]
- Website
- turkeytravelgroup.com
Shuttle from Instabul to Istanbul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Website
- https://www.turkeytravelgroup.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Instabul to Istanbul-IST
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- ₺3,100–4,000
- Ave. Duration
- 32 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
Instabul to Istanbul Airport (IST) bus services, operated by HAVAİST, arrive at Istanbul Airport Bus station.
Instabul to Istanbul Airport (IST) train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, arrive at Yenikapi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Instabul to Istanbul Airport (IST) is 36 km. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Instabul to Istanbul Airport (IST).
There are 111+ hotels available in Istanbul Airport (IST).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Instabul and Istanbul Airport (IST). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.