There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul Airport to Istanbul 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.
Metro
best- Take the train from Istanbul Airport to Gayrettepetrain M11
- Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain M2
51 min₺84Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus Hvl-3
1h 31m₺130–340Drive 44 km
- Drive from Istanbul Airport to Istanbulcar 44 km
34 min₺247–356Taxi
- Take the taxi from Istanbul Airport to Istanbultaxi 44 km
34 min₺2,100–2,600Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Istanbul Airport to Istanbul
40 min
Istanbul Airport to Istanbul by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul Airport to Istanbul is to Metro which costs 84 ₺ and takes 51 min.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul Airport to Istanbul is to drive which takes 34 min and costs 240 ₺ - 360 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Istanbul Airport Bus and arriving at Istanbul Otogari. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul Airport to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Airport and arriving at Vezneciler via Gayrettepe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.
The distance between Istanbul Airport and Istanbul is 42 km. The road distance is 44 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul Airport to Istanbul without a car is to Metro which takes 51 min and costs 84 ₺.
It takes approximately 51 min to get from Istanbul Airport to Istanbul, including transfers.
Istanbul Airport to Istanbul bus services, operated by HAVAİST, depart from Istanbul Airport Bus station.
Istanbul Airport to Istanbul train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, depart from Istanbul Airport station.
The best way to get from Istanbul Airport to Istanbul is to Metro which takes 51 min and costs 84 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 130 ₺ - 340 ₺ and takes 1h 31m.
What companies run services between Istanbul Airport, Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?
You can take a train from Istanbul Airport to Vezneciler via Gayrettepe in around 51 min. Alternatively, HAVAİST operates a bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari hourly. Tickets cost ₺130–340 and the journey takes 1h 15m.
- 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
#/media/File:M5_K%C4%B1s%C4%B1kl%C4%B1_Metro_%C4%B0stasyonu.jpg "Uskudar-Cekmekoy Metro train")
- Phone
- 0850 888 33 34
- [email protected]
- Website
- hava.ist
Bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺130–340
- Website
- https://hava.ist/?lang=en
- Phone
- +905383991618
- Website
- ozmutluturizm.com
Shuttle from Istanbul Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Schedules at
- findtransfers.com
- Phone
- +90 532 777 02 64
- [email protected]
- Website
- turkeytravelgroup.com
Shuttle from Istanbul Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Website
- https://www.turkeytravelgroup.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 34 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
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 4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia, Getting around the Cyclades, and 10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Istanbul Airport to Istanbul bus services, operated by HAVAİST, arrive at Istanbul Otogari station.
Istanbul Airport to Istanbul train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, arrive at Gayrettepe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul Airport to Istanbul is 44 km. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Istanbul Airport to Istanbul.
There are 4433+ hotels available in Istanbul.