There are 8 ways to get from Turkey to Istanbul Airport (IST) by train, bus, rideshare, car, taxi, plane, or shuttle
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Metro
best- Take the train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepetrain M2
- Take the train from Gayrettepe to Istanbul Airporttrain M11
57 min₺84Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Aksaray to Istanbul Airport Busbus Hvl-1
1h 30m₺130–430Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Istanbul to Istanbul-IST40.8 km
39 minDrive 40.8 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Istanbul Airport (IST)car 40.8 km
39 min₺228–330Taxi
- Take the taxi from Istanbul to Istanbul Airport (IST)taxi 40.8 km
39 min₺2,000–2,400Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport
- Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Istanbul (IST)plane ADB - IST
2h 36m₺11,548–13,048Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport
- Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Istanbul (IST)plane ESB - IST
2h 58m₺11,630–13,130Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Istanbul to Istanbul Airport
42 min
Turkey to Istanbul Airport (IST) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Turkey to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to Metro which costs 84 ₺ and takes 57 min.
The fastest way to get from Turkey to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to drive which takes 39 min and costs 220 ₺ - 330 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Istanbul Aksaray 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 Turkey to Istanbul Airport (IST). However, there are services departing from Vezneciler and arriving at Istanbul Airport via Gayrettepe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.
The distance between Turkey and Istanbul Airport (IST) is 42 km. The road distance is 40.8 km.
The best way to get from Turkey to Istanbul Airport (IST) without a car is to Metro which takes 57 min and costs 84 ₺.
It takes approximately 57 min to get from Turkey to Istanbul Airport (IST), including transfers.
Turkey to Istanbul Airport (IST) bus services, operated by HAVAİST, depart from Istanbul Aksaray station.
Turkey to Istanbul Airport (IST) train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, depart from Vezneciler station.
The best way to get from Turkey to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to Metro which takes 57 min and costs 84 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 130 ₺ - 430 ₺ and takes 1h 30m, you could also fly, which costs 11.000 ₺ - 13.000 ₺ and takes 2h 36m.
What companies run services between Turkey and Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey?
You can take a train from Vezneciler to Istanbul Airport via Gayrettepe in around 57 min. Alternatively, HAVAİST operates a bus from Istanbul Aksaray to Istanbul Airport Bus hourly. Tickets cost ₺130–430 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺12,000–13,000
Flights from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺12,000–13,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,500–11,000
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepe
- Ave. Duration
- 16 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
- hava.ist
Bus from Istanbul Aksaray to Istanbul Airport Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺130–430
- Website
- https://hava.ist/?lang=en
- Phone
- +905383991618
- Website
- ozmutluturizm.com
Shuttle from Istanbul to Istanbul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Schedules at
- findtransfers.com
- Phone
- +90 532 777 02 64
- [email protected]
- Website
- turkeytravelgroup.com
Shuttle from Istanbul to Istanbul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Website
- https://www.turkeytravelgroup.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Istanbul to Istanbul-IST
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- ₺2,000–2,400
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
Turkey to Istanbul Airport (IST) bus services, operated by HAVAİST, arrive at Istanbul Airport Bus station.
Turkey to Istanbul Airport (IST) train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, arrive at Gayrettepe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Turkey to Istanbul Airport (IST) is 41 km. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Turkey to Istanbul Airport (IST).
There are 4428+ hotels available in Istanbul Airport (IST).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Turkey and Istanbul Airport (IST). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.