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Istanbul airport guide (IST)

Istanbul Airport, Türkiye

Check the airport's website before you travel; details change.

Getting to the city

The basics

Distance to the centre
About 40 km
Typical journey to the centre
50 to 90 minutes
Passenger terminals
1

Distances and times are approximate and depend on traffic and the time of day.

How to get there

  • Metro: Metro line M11
  • Bus: Havaist airport buses
  • Taxi: Taxi and ride-hailing
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