Istanbul (IST) Airport Transfer

Istanbul Airport, IST in short, is Turkey's largest international airport among other international airports in Istanbul. Known as Istanbul new airport, it was built in 2018, years after Istanbul Ataturk Airport and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport and has been serving the country's most populous city, Istanbul since then. Located on the European continent of the country, IST is an airport near Istanbul, Turkey, and approximately 40 kilometers from the city center.The average annual passenger traffic is 38 million. Some international airline companies with active flights at Istanbul International Airport are Zagros Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways, Utair, Ukraine International Airlines, and Asiana Airlines. Turkish airline companies in Istanbul Airport are Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Atlas Global, Sun Express. Some of the routes with regular flights from and to Istanbul Airport, Turkey Istanbul are as follows: Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Chisinau, Belgrade, Tokyo-Haneda, Seoul-Incheon, Baku, Minsk, Casablanca, Cairo, Dubai, and JFK to Istanbul. 

About the Airport

Official Name: Istanbul Airport

Location: European side of Istanbul, Turkey 

Airport Facilities: Duty-free shops, restaurants, lounges, currency exchange services, and car rental options. The airport aims to offer a comfortable and enjoyable experience for passengers.

So, how do you get from Istanbul Airport?

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Private Transfers at Istanbul Airport 

Are you looking for the best taxi for the Ataturk airport transfer? AirportTransfer.com is the best option for airport transfer Istanbul. You can book a private airport transfer from Ist airport to Istanbul city centre with a 100% refund privilege!  Do not wait for hours for public transportation to go to SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport for your transfer flight from Istanbul Airport, or to get to the city center. Get an Istanbul private airport transfer service for cost-effective and fast transportation at airporttransfer.com. You can benefit from our airport transfer services with the best transportation companies in Istanbul. 

In Istanbul, the development of health tourism has led to the availability of transfer services facilitating access to medical facilities such as hospitals and clinics through platforms like AT. There are some public transportation vehicles that you can use to go from Istanbul Airport to the city center or from the city center to the airport.

We offer: 

  • Disinfected hygienic means.
  • Vehicle options classified according to your needs (such as Limousine, Sedan, Minivan).
  • End-to-end private transfer service.
  • Local drivers who speak foreign languages.
  • The best price-performance privilege.
  • A friendly welcome in family comfort.
  • Additional service options for your needs (Pet friendly, Red Carpet, Car Seat, Booster, Elderly Assistance and more).
  • Easy booking.
  • Reliable online payment method.
  • 100% refund guarantee.

AirportTransfer.com offers a great Turkish airport transfers service for Istanbul International Airport passengers. In the very big and crowded city of Istanbul, don't waste your time getting on the bus or trying to catch an Istanbul Airport taxi in the crowd. You can pre-book an airport taxi istanbul via AT website or AT Customer App that you can download from Google Play Store or App Store. 

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Group Bus Transfers at Istanbul Airport

Explore the ease of group travel with the enhanced offerings from AirportTransfer.com at Istanbul Airport. Our platform has been upgraded to facilitate effortless bookings for private transfers, delivering a stress-free solution for both travel agencies and group travelers. Booking Istanbul Airport Coach Transfers is now easily accessible through our platform. For your special booking you can Contact Us.

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Hotel Transfers at Istanbul Airport

Upon arrival at the airport, if you find yourself unsure about reaching your hotel, explore the private transfer solutions provided by AirportTransfer.com. Our commitment lies in providing a variety of vehicle choices such as sedans, electric cars, and minivans. We also cater to coach transfers and ski transfers. With customer-centric policies and skilled drivers, we stand out as the preferred option for global travelers. Book your private transfer today to guarantee a seamless and hassle-free trip to your hotel! YOTEL Istanbul Airport Hotel (Airside and Landside), Radisson Blu Hotel, Istanbul Odayeri, MENALO Hotel Premium Istanbul Airport, Park Inn by Radisson Istanbul Odayeri are some of the popular hotels near Istanbul Airport. Book your Istanbul Airport hotel transfers from AT!

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Bus from İstanbul Airport

Istanbul is a metropolis with dense and regular city bus lines. Therefore, you can use the city bus lines to travel for your transfer at Istanbul Airport to different parts of the city or vice versa.  However, you need to have Istanbulkart for airport transfers in Istanbul by public transportation. With this card, you can take all public transport in the city; from Istanbul Airport to Taksim or anywhere you desire. 

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    From Istanbul Airport to Mahmutbey (H-1 line) is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

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    From Istanbul Airport to Mahmutbey (H-1 line) is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

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    From Istanbul Airport to Mecidiyekoy (line H-2) is approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes.

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    From Istanbul Airport to Halkali (line H-3) is approximately 1 hour 46 minutes.

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    From Istanbul Airport to Yunus Emre Mah. Arnavutkoy (line H-6) Travel time is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.

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    From Istanbul Airport to Yunus Emre Mah. Arnavutkoy (line H-6) Travel time is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.

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    From Istanbul Airport to Cevizlibag (H-9 line) is approximately 2 hours.

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    From Istanbul Airport to Haciosman/Sariyer (line H-8) is approximately 2 hours.

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Airport Bus from İstanbul Airport

You can use the Havaist airport shuttle buses and Havabus that serve as Istanbul Airport transfer to the city center. These Istanbul shuttle airport buses depart in front of the terminal periodically and stop at several different points. In addition, transfer Istanbul Airport services and information from the airport to the city center are as follows:

Airport - Taksim Square (IST-19 line) - departs every 15-20 minutes from 05:10 to 01:00. The journey time is 1 hour 20 minutes.  Airport - Sultanahmet (IST-1S line) - Every 20 minutes from 05:00 to 01:00, then every hour until 05:00. The journey time is 100 minutes. Airport - Bus Station (IST-3 line) - every 30 minutes from 05:00 to 03:30; The journey time is 75 minutes.

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Taxi from Istanbul Airport

Taxis from Istanbul Airport are readily available 24/7 and provide a convenient way to reach various parts of the city. The journey to central Istanbul (like Taksim Square or Sultanahmet) typically takes around 30-45 minutes, depending on traffic, with fares ranging from 250 to 400 Turkish Lira. 

Most Popular Destinations Near Istanbul (IST) Airport

Destination

Taksim Square

Distance42.3 km
Estimated Time41 min.
Destination

Sultanahmet Square

Distance44 km
Estimated Time52 min.
Destination

Sabiha Gokcen International Airport

Distance84,91 km
Estimated Time1 hour
Destination

The Green Park Merter

Distance47.81 km
Estimated Time43 min.
Destination

Holiday Inn İstanbul City

Distance45.18 km
Estimated Time37 min.
Destination

Radisson Blu Bosphorus Hotel

Distance42.17 km
Estimated Time45 min.
Destination

Beyazıt Square

Distance47.68 km
Estimated Time46 min.
Destination

Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus

Distance42.34 km
Estimated Time42 min.
Destination

Liv Hospital

Distance12 km
Estimated Time37 min
Destination

American Hospital

Distance10 km
Estimated Time35 min
Destination

Acibadem Hospital

Distance15 km
Estimated Time42 min
Destination

Medipol Hospital

Distance7 km
Estimated Time23 min

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Istanbul (IST) Airport

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Language: Turkish

Capital: Ankara

Currency: Turkish Lira (TRY)

Time zone: Turkey (GMT+3)

Area: 783,562 km²