There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Esenler by train, bus, rideshare, car, taxi, or shuttle
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Metro
best- Take the train from Istanbul Airport to Kağıthanetrain M11
- Take the train from Kağıthane to Oruç Reistrain M7
53 min₺84Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus Hvl-3
1h 15m₺130–340Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Istanbul-IST to Esenler36.7 km
28 min₺3,100–4,000Drive 36.7 km
- Drive from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Esenlercar 36.7 km
28 min₺206–298Taxi
- Take the taxi from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Esenlertaxi 36.7 km
28 min₺1,800–2,200Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Istanbul Airport to Esenler
32 min
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Esenler by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Esenler is to Metro which costs 84 ₺ and takes 53 min.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Esenler is to Airport Transfer which takes 28 min and costs 3.100 ₺ - 4.000 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Istanbul Airport Bus and arriving at Istanbul Otogari. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Esenler. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Airport and arriving at Oruç Reis via Kağıthane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.
The distance between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Esenler is 40 km. The road distance is 36.7 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Esenler without a car is to Metro which takes 53 min and costs 84 ₺.
It takes approximately 53 min to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Esenler, including transfers.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Esenler bus services, operated by HAVAİST, depart from Istanbul Airport Bus station.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Esenler train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, depart from Istanbul Airport station.
The best way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Esenler is to Metro which takes 53 min and costs 84 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 130 ₺ - 340 ₺ and takes 1h 15m.
What companies run services between Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey and Esenler, Turkey?
You can take a train from Istanbul Airport to Oruç Reis via Kağıthane in around 53 min. Alternatively, HAVAİST operates a bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari hourly. Tickets cost ₺130–340 and the journey takes 1h 15m.
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Istanbul Airport to Kağıthane
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- istairport.com
Train from Kağıthane to Oruç Reis
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
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- Phone
- 0850 888 33 34
- [email protected]
- Website
- hava.ist
Bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺130–340
- Website
- https://hava.ist/?lang=en
- Phone
- +905383991618
- Website
- ozmutluturizm.com
Shuttle from Istanbul Airport to Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Schedules at
- findtransfers.com
- Phone
- +90 532 777 02 64
- [email protected]
- Website
- turkeytravelgroup.com
Shuttle from Istanbul Airport to Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Website
- https://www.turkeytravelgroup.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Istanbul-IST to Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- ₺3,100–4,000
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- ₺1,800–2,200
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 Esenler bus services, operated by HAVAİST, arrive at Istanbul Otogari station.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Esenler train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, arrive at Kağıthane station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul Airport (IST) to Esenler is 37 km. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Esenler.
There are 4465+ hotels available in Esenler.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Esenler. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.