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How to get fromTaksim Square to Istanbul Airport (IST)by train, bus, rideshare, car, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Taksim Square to Istanbul Airport (IST) by train, bus, rideshare, car, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Metro

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

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Taksim Square to Istanbul Airport Busbus bus Hvl-9
    1h 36m
    ₺130–430

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Taksim Square to Istanbul-ISTrideshare rideshare 37.3 km
    37 min
    ₺3,100–4,000

  4. Drive 37.3 km

    1. Drive from Taksim Square to Istanbul Airport (IST)car car 37.3 km
    37 min
    ₺210–303

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Taksim Square to Istanbul Airport (IST)taxi taxi 37.3 km
    37 min
    ₺1,800–2,200

  6. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Taksim Square to Istanbul Airportshuttle bus
    40 min

Taksim Square to Istanbul Airport (IST) by foot and bus

Calendar210Weekly Services
Duration1h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket₺130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 38.5 km
  • Duration: 52 min

What companies run services between Taksim Square, Turkey and Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey?

You can take a vehicle from Taksim Square to Istanbul Airport via Taksim and Gayrettepe in around 52 min. Alternatively, HAVAİST operates a bus from Istanbul Taksim Square to Istanbul Airport Bus hourly. Tickets cost ₺130–430 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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