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How to get fromIstanbul Airport (IST) to Sultanahmetby train, bus, rideshare, car, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sultanahmet by train, bus, rideshare, car, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Metro

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    1. Take the train from Istanbul Airport to Gayrettepetrain train M11
    2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain train M2
    1h 5m
    ₺126

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Sultanahmetbus bus Hvist-11
    1h 50m
    ₺130–380

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Istanbul-IST to Sultanahmetrideshare rideshare 45.3 km
    44 min

  4. Drive 45.3 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sultanahmetcar car 45.3 km
    44 min
    ₺255–368

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sultanahmettaxi taxi 45.3 km
    44 min
    ₺2,200–2,700

  6. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Istanbul Airport to Sultanahmetshuttle bus
    47 min

Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sultanahmet by bus

Calendar147Weekly Buses
Duration1h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket₺130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 44 km
  • Duration: 1h 5m

What companies run services between Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey and Sultanahmet, Turkey?

You can take a train from Istanbul Airport to Sultanahmet via Gayrettepe, Vezneciler, and Laleli in around 1h 5m. Alternatively, HAVAİST operates a bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Sultanahmet hourly. Tickets cost ₺130–380 and the journey takes 1h 50m.

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