There are 6 ways to get from M1 (Istanbul Metro) to Istanbul Airport (IST) by bus, train, rideshare, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Merter to Istanbul Airport Busbus Hvl-4
1h 25m₺130–390Metro
cheapest- Take the train from Zeytinburnu to Yenikapitrain M1a
- Take the train from Yenikapi to Gayrettepetrain M2
- Take the train from Gayrettepe to Istanbul Airporttrain M11
1h 29m₺126Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from M1 (Istanbul Metro) to Istanbul-IST42.1 km
34 minDrive 42.1 km
- Drive from M1 (Istanbul Metro) to Istanbul Airport (IST)car 42.1 km
34 min₺237–342Taxi
- Take the taxi from M1 (Istanbul Metro) to Istanbul Airport (IST)taxi 42.1 km
34 min₺2,000–2,500Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from M1 (Istanbul Metro) to Istanbul Airport
40 min
M1 (Istanbul Metro) to Istanbul Airport (IST) by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from M1 (Istanbul Metro) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to Metro which costs 126 ₺ and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from M1 (Istanbul Metro) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to drive which takes 34 min and costs 230 ₺ - 350 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Merter and arriving at Istanbul Airport Bus. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from M1 (Istanbul Metro) to Istanbul Airport (IST). However, there are services departing from Zeytinburnu and arriving at Istanbul Airport via Yenikapi and Gayrettepe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
The distance between M1 (Istanbul Metro) and Istanbul Airport (IST) is 44 km. The road distance is 42.1 km.
The best way to get from M1 (Istanbul Metro) to Istanbul Airport (IST) without a car is to bus which takes 1h 25m and costs 130 ₺ - 390 ₺.
The bus from Merter to Istanbul Airport Bus takes 1h 20m including transfers and departs every two hours.
M1 (Istanbul Metro) to Istanbul Airport (IST) bus services, operated by HAVAİST, depart from Merter station.
M1 (Istanbul Metro) to Istanbul Airport (IST) train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, depart from Zeytinburnu station.
The best way to get from M1 (Istanbul Metro) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to bus which takes 1h 25m and costs 130 ₺ - 390 ₺. Alternatively, you can Metro, which costs 126 ₺ and takes 1h 29m.
What companies run services between M1 (Istanbul Metro), Turkey and Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey?
HAVAİST operates a bus from Merter to Istanbul Airport Bus every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₺130–390 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from M1 (Istanbul Metro) to Istanbul Airport via Zeytinburnu, Yenikapi, and Gayrettepe in around 1h 29m.
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Zeytinburnu to Yenikapi
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
Train from Yenikapi to Gayrettepe
- Ave. Duration
- 17 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
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- Phone
- 0850 888 33 34
- [email protected]
- Website
- HAVAİST
Bus from Merter to Istanbul Airport Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺130–390
- Website
- HAVAİST
- Phone
- +905383991618
- Website
- ozmutluturizm.com
Shuttle from M1 (Istanbul Metro) to Istanbul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Schedules at
- findtransfers.com
- Phone
- +90 532 777 02 64
- [email protected]
- Website
- TTG Travel
Shuttle from M1 (Istanbul Metro) to Istanbul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Website
- TTG Travel
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from M1 (Istanbul Metro) to Istanbul-IST
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- ₺2,000–2,500
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
M1 (Istanbul Metro) to Istanbul Airport (IST) bus services, operated by HAVAİST, arrive at Istanbul Airport Bus station.
M1 (Istanbul Metro) to Istanbul Airport (IST) train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, arrive at Yenikapi station.
Yes, the driving distance between M1 (Istanbul Metro) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is 42 km. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from M1 (Istanbul Metro) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
There are 110+ hotels available in Istanbul Airport (IST).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between M1 (Istanbul Metro) and Istanbul Airport (IST). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.