There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Taksim 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 Taksimtrain M2
44 min₺84Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Taksim Squarebus Hvl-9
1h 30m₺130–430Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Istanbul-IST to Taksim39.8 km
39 min₺3,100–4,000Drive 39.8 km
- Drive from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Taksimcar 39.8 km
39 min₺224–323Taxi
- Take the taxi from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Taksimtaxi 39.8 km
39 min₺1,900–2,400Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Istanbul Airport to Taksim
43 min
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Taksim by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Taksim is to Metro which costs 84 ₺ and takes 44 min.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Taksim is to Airport Transfer which takes 39 min and costs 3.100 ₺ - 4.000 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Istanbul Airport Bus and arriving at Istanbul Taksim Square. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Taksim. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Airport and arriving at Taksim via Gayrettepe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44 min.
The distance between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Taksim is 38 km. The road distance is 39.8 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Taksim without a car is to Metro which takes 44 min and costs 84 ₺.
It takes approximately 44 min to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Taksim, including transfers.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Taksim bus services, operated by HAVAİST, depart from Istanbul Airport Bus station.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Taksim train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, depart from Istanbul Airport station.
The best way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Taksim is to Metro which takes 44 min and costs 84 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 130 ₺ - 430 ₺ and takes 1h 30m.
What companies run services between Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey and Taksim, Turkey?
You can take a train from Istanbul Airport to Taksim via Gayrettepe in around 44 min. Alternatively, HAVAİST operates a bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Taksim Square hourly. Tickets cost ₺130–430 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
- 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 Taksim
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 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 Taksim Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺130–430
- Website
- https://hava.ist/?lang=en
- Phone
- +905383991618
- Website
- ozmutluturizm.com
Shuttle from Istanbul Airport to Taksim
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Schedules at
- findtransfers.com
- Phone
- +90 532 777 02 64
- [email protected]
- Website
- turkeytravelgroup.com
Shuttle from Istanbul Airport to Taksim
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Website
- https://www.turkeytravelgroup.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Istanbul-IST to Taksim
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- ₺3,100–4,000
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- ₺1,900–2,400
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 Taksim bus services, operated by HAVAİST, arrive at Istanbul Taksim Square station.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Taksim train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, arrive at Gayrettepe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul Airport (IST) to Taksim is 40 km. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Taksim.
There are 4435+ hotels available in Taksim.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Taksim. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.