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How to get fromIstanbul to Istanbul Airportby train, bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Istanbul Airport by train, bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Metro

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    1. Take the train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepetrain train M2
    2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Istanbul Airporttrain train M11
    57 min
    ₺84

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus bus Hvl-3
    1h 31m
    ₺130–340

  3. Drive 40.7 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Istanbul Airportcar car 40.7 km
    38 min
    ₺228–329

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Istanbul to Istanbul Airporttaxi taxi 40.7 km
    38 min
    ₺2,000–2,400

  5. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Istanbul to Istanbul Airportshuttle bus
    42 min

Istanbul to Istanbul Airport by bus and foot

Calendar161Weekly Services
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket₺130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 41.9 km
  • Duration: 57 min

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

You can take a train from Vezneciler to Istanbul Airport via Gayrettepe in around 57 min. Alternatively, HAVAİST operates a bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus hourly. Tickets cost ₺130–340 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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