There are 8 ways to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Merter by train, bus, rideshare, car, taxi, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Metro
best- Take the train from Istanbul Airport to Gayrettepetrain M11
- Take the train from Gayrettepe to Yenikapitrain M2
- Take the train from Yenikapi to Mertertrain M1a
1h 17m₺126Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus Hvl-3
1h 25m₺180–378Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Istanbul-IST to Merter41.3 km
32 minDrive 41.3 km
- Drive from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Mertercar 41.3 km
32 min₺231–334Taxi
- Take the taxi from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Mertertaxi 41.3 km
32 min₺2,000–2,400Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Istanbul Airport to Merter
36 minBus via Kuleli
- Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Yenibosna Kulelibus Hvl-4
1h 28m₺175–424Bus #2
- Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Merterbus Hvl-4
1h 28m₺130–390
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Merter by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Merter is to Metro which costs 126 ₺ and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Merter is to drive which takes 32 min and costs 230 ₺ - 340 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Istanbul Airport Bus and arriving at Merter. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Merter. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Airport and arriving at Merter via Gayrettepe and Yenikapi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
The distance between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Merter is 54 km. The road distance is 41.3 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Merter without a car is to Metro which takes 1h 17m and costs 126 ₺.
It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Merter, including transfers.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Merter bus services, operated by HAVAİST, depart from Istanbul Airport Bus station.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Merter train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, depart from Istanbul Airport station.
The best way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Merter is to Metro which takes 1h 17m and costs 126 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 180 ₺ - 380 ₺ and takes 1h 25m.
What companies run services between Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey and Merter, Turkey?
You can take a train from Istanbul Airport to Merter via Gayrettepe and Yenikapi in around 1h 17m. 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 Gayrettepe
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- istairport.com
Train from Gayrettepe to Yenikapi
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
Train from Yenikapi to Merter
- Ave. Duration
- 21 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 Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺130–340
- Website
- https://hava.ist/?lang=en
Bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Yenibosna Kuleli
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺130–390
- Website
- https://hava.ist/?lang=en
Bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Merter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺130–390
- Website
- https://hava.ist/?lang=en
- Phone
- +905383991618
- Website
- ozmutluturizm.com
Shuttle from Istanbul Airport to Merter
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Schedules at
- findtransfers.com
- Phone
- +90 532 777 02 64
- [email protected]
- Website
- turkeytravelgroup.com
Shuttle from Istanbul Airport to Merter
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Website
- https://www.turkeytravelgroup.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Istanbul-IST to Merter
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Estimated price
- ₺2,000–2,400
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 Merter bus services, operated by HAVAİST, arrive at Istanbul Otogari station.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Merter train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, arrive at Gayrettepe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul Airport (IST) to Merter is 41 km. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Merter.
There are 4424+ hotels available in Merter.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Merter. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






