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

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There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul Airport to Istanbul by train, bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Metro

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    1. Take the train from Istanbul Airport to Gayrettepetrain train M11
    2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain train M2
    56 min
    ₺84

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Ayvansaraybus bus Hvl-1
    1h 14m
    ₺130–430

  3. Drive  44 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul Airport to Istanbulcar car 44 km
    34 min
    ₺319–461

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Istanbul Airport to Istanbultaxi taxi 44 km
    34 min
    ₺2,200–2,700

  5. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Istanbul Airport to Istanbulshuttle bus
    40 min

  6. Bus via Istanbul Aksaray

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Aksaraybus bus Hvl-1
    1h 34m
    ₺130–430

Istanbul Airport to Istanbul by foot and bus

Calendar217Weekly Services
Duration1h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket₺130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 41.9 km
  • Duration: 56 min

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 56 min. Alternatively, HAVAİST operates a bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Ayvansaray hourly. Tickets cost ₺130–430 and the journey takes 1h 10m.

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