Rome2Rio

How to get fromIstanbul Airport to Galataby train, bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

Find Transport to Galata

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul Airport to Galata by train, bus, 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.

  1. Metro

    best
    1. Take the train from Istanbul Airport to Gayrettepetrain train M11
    2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Sishanetrain train M2
    47 min
    ₺84

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Türabi Bababus bus Hvist-11
    1h 36m
    ₺130–380

  3. Drive 41.1 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul Airport to Galatacar car 41.1 km
    38 min
    ₺230–332

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Istanbul Airport to Galatataxi taxi 41.1 km
    38 min
    ₺2,000–2,400

  5. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Istanbul Airport to Galatashuttle bus
    41 min

Istanbul Airport to Galata by foot and bus

Calendar147Weekly Services
Duration1h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket₺130Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Istanbul Airport to Galata.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 39.8 km
  • Duration: 47 min

What companies run services between Istanbul Airport, Turkey and Galata, Turkey?

You can take a train from Istanbul Airport to Sishane via Gayrettepe in around 47 min. Alternatively, HAVAİST operates a bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Türabi Baba hourly. Tickets cost ₺130–380 and the journey takes 1h 20m.

Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Flying into Beijing?, Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF, and How to get from Stansted Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

More Questions & Answers