There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Otogar (Istanbul Metro) 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 Esenler Otogartrain M1a
1h 10m₺126Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus Hvl-3
1h 15m₺130–340Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Istanbul-IST to Otogar (Istanbul Metro)38.1 km
29 min₺3,100–4,000Drive 38.1 km
- Drive from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Otogar (Istanbul Metro)car 38.1 km
29 min₺214–310Taxi
- Take the taxi from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Otogar (Istanbul Metro)taxi 38.1 km
29 min₺1,800–2,300Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Istanbul Airport to Otogar (Istanbul Metro)
33 min
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Otogar (Istanbul Metro) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Otogar (Istanbul Metro) is to Metro which costs 126 ₺ and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Otogar (Istanbul Metro) is to Airport Transfer which takes 29 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 Otogar (Istanbul Metro). However, there are services departing from Istanbul Airport and arriving at Esenler Otogar via Gayrettepe and Yenikapi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
The distance between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Otogar (Istanbul Metro) is 51 km. The road distance is 38.1 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Otogar (Istanbul Metro) without a car is to Metro which takes 1h 10m and costs 126 ₺.
It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Otogar (Istanbul Metro), including transfers.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Otogar (Istanbul Metro) bus services, operated by HAVAİST, depart from Istanbul Airport Bus station.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Otogar (Istanbul Metro) train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, depart from Istanbul Airport station.
The best way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Otogar (Istanbul Metro) is to Metro which takes 1h 10m and costs 126 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 130 ₺ - 340 ₺ and takes 1h 15m.
What companies run services between Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey and Otogar (Istanbul Metro), Turkey?
You can take a train from Istanbul Airport to Esenler Otogar via Gayrettepe and Yenikapi in around 1h 10m. 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 Esenler Otogar
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
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- Phone
- 0850 888 33 34
- [email protected]
- Website
- HAVAİST
Bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺130–340
- Website
- HAVAİST
- Phone
- +905383991618
- Website
- ozmutluturizm.com
Shuttle from Istanbul Airport to Otogar (Istanbul Metro)
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Schedules at
- findtransfers.com
- Phone
- +90 532 777 02 64
- [email protected]
- Website
- TTG Travel
Shuttle from Istanbul Airport to Otogar (Istanbul Metro)
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Website
- TTG Travel
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Istanbul-IST to Otogar (Istanbul Metro)
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- ₺3,100–4,000
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- ₺1,800–2,300
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 Otogar (Istanbul Metro) bus services, operated by HAVAİST, arrive at Istanbul Otogari station.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Otogar (Istanbul Metro) train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, arrive at Gayrettepe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul Airport (IST) to Otogar (Istanbul Metro) is 38 km. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Otogar (Istanbul Metro).
There are 4449+ hotels available in Otogar (Istanbul Metro).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Otogar (Istanbul Metro). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.