There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sultanahmet (Station) 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 5m₺126Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Sultanahmetbus Hvist-11
1h 54m₺130–380Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Istanbul-IST to Sultanahmet (Station)43.6 km
41 minDrive 43.6 km
- Drive from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sultanahmet (Station)car 43.6 km
41 min₺246–355Taxi
- Take the taxi from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sultanahmet (Station)taxi 43.6 km
41 min₺2,100–2,600Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Istanbul Airport to Sultanahmet (Station)
44 min
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sultanahmet (Station) by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sultanahmet (Station) is to Metro which costs 126 ₺ and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sultanahmet (Station) is to drive which takes 41 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 Sultanahmet (Station). However, there are services departing from Istanbul Airport and arriving at Sultanahmet via Gayrettepe and Laleli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
The distance between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sultanahmet (Station) is 44 km. The road distance is 43.6 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sultanahmet (Station) without a car is to Metro which takes 1h 5m and costs 126 ₺.
It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sultanahmet (Station), including transfers.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sultanahmet (Station) bus services, operated by HAVAİST, depart from Istanbul Airport Bus station.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sultanahmet (Station) train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, depart from Istanbul Airport station.
The best way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sultanahmet (Station) is to Metro which takes 1h 5m and costs 126 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 130 ₺ - 380 ₺ and takes 1h 54m.
What companies run services between Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey and Sultanahmet (Station), 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.
- 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
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- Phone
- 0850 888 33 34
- [email protected]
- Website
- HAVAİST
Bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Sultanahmet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺130–380
- Website
- HAVAİST
- Phone
- +905383991618
- Website
- ozmutluturizm.com
Shuttle from Istanbul Airport to Sultanahmet (Station)
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Schedules at
- findtransfers.com
- Phone
- +90 532 777 02 64
- [email protected]
- Website
- TTG Travel
Shuttle from Istanbul Airport to Sultanahmet (Station)
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Website
- TTG Travel
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Istanbul-IST to Sultanahmet (Station)
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 41 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 Sultanahmet (Station) bus services, operated by HAVAİST, arrive at Sultanahmet station.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sultanahmet (Station) train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, arrive at Gayrettepe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sultanahmet (Station) is 44 km. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sultanahmet (Station).
Book your Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sultanahmet (Station) bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 4443+ hotels available in Sultanahmet (Station).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sultanahmet (Station). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.