There are 6 ways to get from Merkez to Istanbul Airport (IST) by bus, train, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Bus, Metro
best- Take the bus from Yalova to Istanbul Alibeyköybus
- Take the train from Kağıthane to Istanbul Airporttrain M11
2h 36m₺686–899Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Merkez to Çayirovataxi
- Take the train from Çayirova to Yenikapitrain Marmaray Banliyö Treni
2h 57m₺1,882–2,237Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Merkez to Istanbul-IST130.5 km
1h 32mDrive 130.5 km
- Drive from Merkez to Istanbul Airport (IST)car 130.5 km
1h 32m₺734–1,061Taxi
- Take the taxi from Merkez to Istanbul Airport (IST)taxi 130.5 km
1h 32m₺5,000–6,500Bus
- Take the bus from Yalova to İstanbul Esenlerbus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus Hvl-3
3h 14m₺687–1,110
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merkez to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to bus and Metro which costs 650 ₺ - 900 ₺ and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Merkez to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs 700 ₺ - 1.100 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Merkez to Istanbul Airport (IST). However, there are services departing from Yalova and arriving at Istanbul Airport Bus via Istanbul Otogari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Merkez and Istanbul Airport (IST) is 139 km. The road distance is 130.5 km.
The best way to get from Merkez to Istanbul Airport (IST) without a car is to bus and Metro which takes 2h 36m and costs 650 ₺ - 900 ₺.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Merkez to Istanbul Airport (IST), including transfers.
Merkez to Istanbul Airport (IST) bus services, operated by Soma Seyahat, depart from Yalova station.
Merkez to Istanbul Airport (IST) bus services, operated by Soma Seyahat, arrive at İstanbul Esenler station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merkez to Istanbul Airport (IST) is 131 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Merkez to Istanbul Airport (IST).
There are 110+ hotels available in Istanbul Airport (IST).
What companies run services between Merkez, Yalova, Turkey and Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey?
You can take a bus from Yalova to Istanbul Airport Bus via İstanbul Esenler and Istanbul Otogari in around 3h 14m.
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Kağıthane to Istanbul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- istairport.com
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- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Çayirova to Yenikapi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺95–140
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Yalova to Istanbul Alibeyköy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺550–800
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺550–800
Bus from Yalova to İstanbul Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺550–800
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺550–800
- Phone
- 0236 613 10 55
- [email protected]
- Website
- somaseyahat.com.tr
Bus from Yalova to İstanbul Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- somaseyahat.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 888 33 34
- [email protected]
- Website
- HAVAİST
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺130–340
- Website
- HAVAİST
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Merkez to Istanbul-IST
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₺1,700–6,500
Fatih Taxi
- Phone
- +90 226 814 45 48
Yildiz Taxi
- Phone
- +90 226 814 83 83
Fatih Taxi
- Phone
- +90 226 814 45 48
Yildiz Taxi
- Phone
- +90 226 814 83 83
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