There are 6 ways to get from Karaköy Pier to Istanbul Airport (IST) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Metro
best- Take the train from Sishane to Gayrettepetrain M2
- Take the train from Gayrettepe to Istanbul Airporttrain M11
1h 6m₺84Bus via Miniatürk
- Take the bus from Karaköy to Miniatürkbus 50E
- Take the bus from Miniaturk to Istanbul Airport Busbus Hvist-11
1h 50m₺170–440Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Karaköy Pier to Istanbul-IST39.5 km
36 min₺3,100–4,000Drive 39.5 km
- Drive from Karaköy Pier to Istanbul Airport (IST)car 39.5 km
36 min₺222–321Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karaköy Pier to Istanbul Airport (IST)taxi 39.5 km
36 min₺1,900–2,300Bus
- Take the bus from Eminönü İskele to Istanbul Airport Busbus Hvist-11
1h 52m₺130–380
Karaköy Pier to Istanbul Airport (IST) by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karaköy Pier to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to Metro which costs 84 ₺ and takes 1h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Karaköy Pier to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to Airport Transfer which takes 36 min and costs 3.100 ₺ - 4.000 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Eminönü İskele and arriving at Istanbul Airport Bus. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Karaköy Pier to Istanbul Airport (IST). However, there are services departing from Sishane and arriving at Istanbul Airport via Gayrettepe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.
The distance between Karaköy Pier and Istanbul Airport (IST) is 41 km. The road distance is 39.5 km.
The best way to get from Karaköy Pier to Istanbul Airport (IST) without a car is to Metro which takes 1h 6m and costs 84 ₺.
It takes approximately 1h 6m to get from Karaköy Pier to Istanbul Airport (IST), including transfers.
Karaköy Pier to Istanbul Airport (IST) bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), depart from Karaköy station.
Karaköy Pier to Istanbul Airport (IST) train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, depart from Sishane station.
The best way to get from Karaköy Pier to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to Metro which takes 1h 6m and costs 84 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Miniatürk, which costs 170 ₺ - 440 ₺ and takes 1h 50m.
What companies run services between Karaköy Pier, Turkey and Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey?
You can take a vehicle from Karaköy Pier to Istanbul Airport via Sishane and Gayrettepe in around 1h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karaköy to Istanbul Airport Bus via Miniatürk and Miniaturk in around 1h 50m.
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Sishane to Gayrettepe
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
Train from Gayrettepe to Istanbul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- istairport.com
- Phone
- +90 212 372 22 22
- [email protected]
- Website
- İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT)
Bus from Karaköy to Miniatürk
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺40–60
- Website
- İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT)
- Phone
- 0850 888 33 34
- [email protected]
- Website
- HAVAİST
Bus from Miniaturk to Istanbul Airport Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺130–380
- Website
- HAVAİST
Bus from Eminönü İskele to Istanbul Airport Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺130–380
- Website
- HAVAİST
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Karaköy Pier to Istanbul-IST
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- ₺3,100–4,000
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- ₺1,900–2,300
Ayasofya Taksi Durağı
- Phone
- +90 212 516 54 84
- Website
- firmasec.com
Ayasofya Taxi
- Phone
- +902125181160
- Website
- firmasec.com
OZ Taxi
- Phone
- +90 2122441567
- Website
- onlinetaksi.com
Pera Taksi Durağı
- Phone
- +90 212 245 54 98
- Website
- firmasec.com
Pera Taxi
- Phone
- +902122438399
- Website
- firmasec.com
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More Questions & Answers
Karaköy Pier to Istanbul Airport (IST) bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), arrive at Miniatürk station.
Karaköy Pier to Istanbul Airport (IST) train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, arrive at Gayrettepe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karaköy Pier to Istanbul Airport (IST) is 39 km. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Karaköy Pier to Istanbul Airport (IST).
There are 110+ hotels available in Istanbul Airport (IST).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Karaköy Pier and Istanbul Airport (IST). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.










