Getting from Istanbul Airport to Istanbul
Istanbul, Türkiye
Istanbul Airport (IST) opened in 2019 and is about 40 km northwest of the city centre. The Havaist bus network and the Havataş airport shuttle are the most popular options; the airport rail link was still under construction as of 2025.
Havaist Airport Bus
Havaist runs coaches from the airport to multiple city points: Taksim Square, Kadıköy (Asian side), Mecidiyeköy, Yenikapı and others. Buses are comfortable, air-conditioned and run 24 hours on key routes. Find stops outside the Arrivals hall.
60–90 min to Taksim (traffic-dependent)
from ₺100
Taxi
Official yellow taxis depart from the taxi rank at Arrivals. The fare is metered (tariife). Traffic on the O-3 and E-80 highways can significantly increase journey time and cost, especially during rush hours.
45–90 min
₺600–₺1,200 to Taksim / Sultanahmet
Rideshare (BiTaksi / Uber)
Both BiTaksi and Uber operate at IST from the designated ride-hailing zone at the Arrivals exit.
45–90 min
₺500–₺1,000 to city centre
Rental Car
Major rental companies have desks in the Arrivals hall. Renting a car gives flexibility but expect heavy motorway traffic during rush hour.
45–90 min to city centre
varies
Prices and times are estimates and subject to change. Always check official operator websites for the latest information.