Istanbul Airport to City Center — Complete Transfer Guide
All transport options from Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) to the city.
Metro (M11 Line)
Connects the airport to Kağıthane station. Journey: 30-40 min. Cost: ~20 TL with Istanbulkart.
Havaist Bus
24/7 shuttles to Taksim, Sultanahmet, Kadıköy. Every 20-30 min. Cost: 140-180 TL. Journey to Taksim: 60-90 min.
Taxi
Available 24/7. To Taksim: 700-1,200 TL, 40-70 min. Use BiTaksi or Uber apps for transparent pricing.
Private Transfer
Door-to-door from $35-50 for sedan. Best for families and late arrivals.
Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW)
Asian side, 50 km from center. Havabus to Kadıköy/Taksim: 120-150 TL. Taxi to European side: 800-1,500 TL.
Istanbulkart
Rechargeable card for all public transport. Buy at airport for 70 TL (includes 50 TL credit). Transfers within 2 hours are discounted.