Istanbul Airport is located northwest of the city in the Arnavutköy district.
The distance from Istanbul Airport to the centre of Istanbul is 54 kilometres. By car, it takes 60 minutes to get to the centre of Istanbul.
Istanbul’s third and newest airport is located northwest of the city. The national road D020 is a short distance from the airport, making it easy to reach the airport by car.
Public transports
Only public transport to Istanbul Airport is by bus. As of January 2019, buses are departing from 20 points in Istanbul.
The exact departure points and timetables for airport shuttles are as follows;
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ISTANBUL AIRPORT → TAKSIM (80 Minutes – 18.TL Per Person)
(Stops near Abdulhak Hamit Caddesi in Taksim) |
| 00:10 00:25 00:40 00:55 |
| 01:10 01:25 01:40 |
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| 05:10 05:25 05:40 05:55 |
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|
ISTANBUL AIRPORT → SULTANAHMET (100 Minutes – 18.TL Per Person)
(Stops near Blue Mosque) |
| 00:00 00:20 00:40 |
| 01:00 01:30 |
| 02:15 |
| 03:00 03:45 |
| 05:00 05:20 05:40 |
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|
ISTANBUL AIRPORT → BAKIRKOY (80 Minutes – 18.TL Per Person)
(Stops near Bakırkoy IDO) |
| 00:00 00:20 00:40 |
| 01:00 01:40 |
| 02:20 |
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Taxi
Yellow Taxis stop at the ranks outside each airport terminal.
Typical fares and journey times
Services are provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the area allocated for taxis at the Domestic and International Arrivals and Departure floors.
This table shows typical fares and journey times based on distance for the different tarrifs. Fares and journey times may be higher if there are delays or heavy traffic.
| Destination |
Distance |
Tariff |
| Taksim |
45 Km |
140.00 TL |
| Sariyer |
40 Km |
120.00 TL |
| Bakirkoy |
46 Km |
130.00 TL |
| Buyukcekmece |
60 Km |
175.00 TL |
There is a minimum fare of 10.00 TL at all times.
You can also book a fixed-price journey to or from any Istanbul. Book online or by telephone and your driver will meet you in arrivals or drop you outside departures
Your driver will be awaiting your arrival as you land at Istanbul Airport. Your private taxi driver will be holding a sign displaying your name in the arrivals area. There is no need to worry about flight delays, as our taxi drivers are updated with any changes and will be ready to transfer you into the city of Istanbul. Upon meeting you at the arrivals, your driver will help you with your luggage to your chosen vehicle. Sit back, relax and enjoy because you are in good hands with Welcome. Drivers are fully licensed and have passed the Knowledge of Istanbul examination.
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