There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul Airport to Basilica Cistern by train, bus, 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 8m₺126Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Sultanahmetbus Hvist-11
2h 10m₺130–380Drive 43.6 km
- Drive from Istanbul Airport to Basilica Cisterncar 43.6 km
41 min₺245–354Taxi
- Take the taxi from Istanbul Airport to Basilica Cisterntaxi 43.6 km
41 min₺2,100–2,600Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Istanbul Airport to Basilica Cistern
44 min
Istanbul Airport to Basilica Cistern by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul Airport to Basilica Cistern is to Metro which costs 126 ₺ and takes 1h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul Airport to Basilica Cistern 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 to Basilica Cistern. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Airport and arriving at Sultanahmet via Gayrettepe and Laleli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.
The distance between Istanbul Airport and Basilica Cistern is 44 km. The road distance is 43.6 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul Airport to Basilica Cistern without a car is to Metro which takes 1h 8m and costs 126 ₺.
It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from Istanbul Airport to Basilica Cistern, including transfers.
Istanbul Airport to Basilica Cistern bus services, operated by HAVAİST, depart from Istanbul Airport Bus station.
Istanbul Airport to Basilica Cistern train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, depart from Istanbul Airport station.
The best way to get from Istanbul Airport to Basilica Cistern is to Metro which takes 1h 8m and costs 126 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 130 ₺ - 380 ₺ and takes 2h 10m.
What companies run services between Istanbul Airport, Turkey and Basilica Cistern, Turkey?
You can take a train from Istanbul Airport to Basilica Cistern via Gayrettepe, Vezneciler, Laleli, and Sultanahmet in around 1h 8m. 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
- hava.ist
Bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Sultanahmet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺130–380
- Website
- https://hava.ist/?lang=en
- Phone
- +905383991618
- Website
- ozmutluturizm.com
Shuttle from Istanbul Airport to Basilica Cistern
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Schedules at
- findtransfers.com
- Phone
- +90 532 777 02 64
- [email protected]
- Website
- turkeytravelgroup.com
Shuttle from Istanbul Airport to Basilica Cistern
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Website
- https://www.turkeytravelgroup.com/
- 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 to Basilica Cistern bus services, operated by HAVAİST, arrive at Sultanahmet station.
Istanbul Airport to Basilica Cistern train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, arrive at Gayrettepe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul Airport to Basilica Cistern is 44 km. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Istanbul Airport to Basilica Cistern.
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