Transfer to/from - Istanbul international airport (IST)

Transportation

Buses and express services

IETT (Tel +90 444 1871) provides public transport services on different regular routes.
- H1 (7:10 am to 9:10 pm): Bagcilar, Mahmutbey Metro
- H2 (1:00 am to 5:00 am): Hasdal, Orman Yolu, Nurtepe-Viyadük, Kagithane, Sisli, Mecidiyeköy Metrobüs
- H3 (6:00 am to 8:40 pm): Basaksehir, Küçükçekmece, Halkali Marmaray, Gümrük
- H6 (24 hours a day): Mesire Yeri, Sancaktepe, Tasoluk Yolu, Kozlar, Balcilar, Başaksehir, Sultangazi, Esenler, Yunus Emre Mahallesi
- H8 (8:00 am to 8:35 pm): Sariyer, Yeşil Vadi, Ormanada, Acarlar, Haciosman Metro Havaist

Havaist (Tel +90 850 888 3334) offers transfers every 15-40 minutes, 24 hours a day.

- HVIST5: Yenikapi - Kirazli, Esenler Otogar
- HVIST6: Kirazli, Halkali - Basaksehir
- HVIST7: Silivri
- HVIST8: Beylikdüzü
- HVIST9: Avcilar - Bahcesehir
- HVIST10: Uskudar Ferry, Bakirkoy
- HVIST12: Aksaray, Beyazit Meydani
- HVIST13: Sabiha Gökçen Airport
- HVIST14: ferry terminals, Kadiköy
- HVIST15: ferry terminals, Besiktas
- HVIST16: Taksim

Istanbul Seyahat (Tel +90 850 222 5959) travels to and from Corlu, Cerkezköy, Lüleburgaz, Babaeski, Edirne, Tekirdag, Kırklareli, Gebze, Izmit and Sakarya, while BBBus (Tel +90 850 850 9916) travels to Bursa.

Metro

TCDD (Tel +90 444 8233 / 507 321 8233) operates a service from the airport station to the city from 6:00 am to 0:00 am, with a frequency of 20 minutes. Travel time is 27 min. and stops include Ozhaniye, Göktürk, Kemerburgaz, Universite-Hasdal and Kagıthane.

Rent a Car

Taxi

Vehicles available 24 hours a day outside the gates of the domestic and international areas of the Plaza section and outside the boarding level. Three types of taxis are used for this service: type "E" black, type "D" blue and type "C" orange. These vehicles have differentiated fares, with the orange ones being the cheapest and the black ones the most expensive and luxurious. The trip to the city centre takes approximately 1 hour. Information on Tel +90 850 780 7734 / 533 315 7133.

More information on public transport

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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