There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Blue Mosque by train, bus, rideshare, car, taxi, or shuttle
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Metro
best- Take the train from Istanbul Airport to Gayrettepetrain M11
- Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain M2
1h 13m₺84Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Sultanahmetbus Hvist-11
1h 52m₺130–380Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Istanbul-IST to Blue Mosque44.3 km
42 minDrive 44.3 km
- Drive from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Blue Mosquecar 44.3 km
42 min₺249–359Taxi
- Take the taxi from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Blue Mosquetaxi 44.3 km
42 min₺2,100–2,600Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Istanbul Airport to Blue Mosque
45 min
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Blue Mosque by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Blue Mosque is to Metro which costs 84 ₺ and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Blue Mosque is to drive which takes 42 min and costs 240 ₺ - 360 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Istanbul Airport Bus and arriving at Sultanahmet. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Blue Mosque. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Airport and arriving at Vezneciler via Gayrettepe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.
The distance between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Blue Mosque is 44 km. The road distance is 44.3 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Blue Mosque without a car is to Metro which takes 1h 13m and costs 84 ₺.
It takes approximately 1h 13m to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Blue Mosque, including transfers.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Blue Mosque bus services, operated by HAVAİST, depart from Istanbul Airport Bus station.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Blue Mosque train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, depart from Istanbul Airport station.
The best way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Blue Mosque is to Metro which takes 1h 13m and costs 84 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 130 ₺ - 380 ₺ and takes 1h 52m.
What companies run services between Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey and Blue Mosque, Turkey?
You can take a train from Istanbul Airport to Blue Mosque via Gayrettepe and Vezneciler in around 1h 13m. Alternatively, HAVAİST operates a bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Sultanahmet hourly. Tickets cost ₺130–380 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Istanbul Airport to Gayrettepe
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- istairport.com
Train from Gayrettepe to Vezneciler
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
- Phone
- 0850 888 33 34
- [email protected]
- Website
- hava.ist
Bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Sultanahmet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺130–380
- Website
- https://hava.ist/?lang=en
- Phone
- +905383991618
- Website
- ozmutluturizm.com
Shuttle from Istanbul Airport to Blue Mosque
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Schedules at
- findtransfers.com
- Phone
- +90 532 777 02 64
- [email protected]
- Website
- turkeytravelgroup.com
Shuttle from Istanbul Airport to Blue Mosque
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Website
- https://www.turkeytravelgroup.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Istanbul-IST to Blue Mosque
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- ₺2,100–2,600
Albatros Taksi
- Phone
- +902128816668
Sahil Taxi
- Phone
- +90 212 881 42 40
TOPRAK TAKSİ MİMAROBA
- Phone
- +90 552 738 05 05
- Website
- topraktaksi.business.site
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More Questions & Answers
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Blue Mosque bus services, operated by HAVAİST, arrive at Sultanahmet station.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Blue Mosque train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, arrive at Gayrettepe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul Airport (IST) to Blue Mosque is 44 km. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Blue Mosque.
Book your Istanbul Airport (IST) to Blue Mosque bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 4435+ hotels available in Blue Mosque.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Blue Mosque. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






