There are 7 ways to get from Karaköy to Istanbul Airport (IST) by train, bus, rideshare, car, taxi, or shuttle
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Metro
best- Take the train from Sishane to Gayrettepetrain M2
- Take the train from Gayrettepe to Istanbul Airporttrain M11
53 min₺84Bus
- Take the bus from Şişhane 6 to Istanbul Airport Busbus Hvist-11
1h 30m₺130–380Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Karaköy to Istanbul-IST39.8 km
38 min₺3,100–4,000Drive 39.8 km
- Drive from Karaköy to Istanbul Airport (IST)car 39.8 km
38 min₺224–324Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karaköy to Istanbul Airport (IST)taxi 39.8 km
38 min₺1,900–2,400Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Karaköy to Istanbul Airport
42 minBus via Miniatürk
- Take the bus from Karaköy to Miniatürkbus 50E
- Take the bus from Miniaturk to Istanbul Airport Busbus Hvist-11
1h 50m₺170–440
Karaköy to Istanbul Airport (IST) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karaköy to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to Metro which costs 84 ₺ and takes 53 min.
The fastest way to get from Karaköy to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to Airport Transfer which takes 38 min and costs 3.100 ₺ - 4.000 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Şişhane 6 and arriving at Istanbul Airport Bus. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Karaköy to Istanbul Airport (IST). However, there are services departing from Sishane and arriving at Istanbul Airport via Gayrettepe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.
The distance between Karaköy and Istanbul Airport (IST) is 40 km. The road distance is 39.8 km.
The best way to get from Karaköy to Istanbul Airport (IST) without a car is to Metro which takes 53 min and costs 84 ₺.
It takes approximately 53 min to get from Karaköy to Istanbul Airport (IST), including transfers.
Karaköy to Istanbul Airport (IST) bus services, operated by HAVAİST, depart from Şişhane 6 station.
Karaköy to Istanbul Airport (IST) train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, depart from Sishane station.
The best way to get from Karaköy to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to Metro which takes 53 min and costs 84 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 130 ₺ - 380 ₺ and takes 1h 30m.
What companies run services between Karaköy, Istanbul, Turkey and Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey?
You can take a train from Sishane to Istanbul Airport via Gayrettepe in around 53 min. Alternatively, HAVAİST operates a bus from Şişhane 6 to Istanbul Airport Bus hourly. Tickets cost ₺130–380 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
- 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
- 0850 888 33 34
- [email protected]
- Website
- HAVAİST
Bus from Şişhane 6 to Istanbul Airport Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺130–380
- Website
- HAVAİST
Bus from Miniaturk to Istanbul Airport Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺130–380
- Website
- HAVAİST
- Phone
- +905383991618
- Website
- ozmutluturizm.com
Shuttle from Karaköy to Istanbul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Schedules at
- findtransfers.com
- Phone
- +90 532 777 02 64
- [email protected]
- Website
- TTG Travel
Shuttle from Karaköy to Istanbul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Website
- TTG Travel
- 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)
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Karaköy to Istanbul-IST
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- ₺3,100–4,000
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- ₺1,900–2,400
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 to Istanbul Airport (IST) bus services, operated by HAVAİST, arrive at Istanbul Airport Bus station.
Karaköy to Istanbul Airport (IST) train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, arrive at Gayrettepe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karaköy to Istanbul Airport (IST) is 40 km. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Karaköy to Istanbul Airport (IST).
There are 106+ hotels available in Istanbul Airport (IST).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Karaköy and Istanbul Airport (IST). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.










