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About Istanbul Airport
Istanbul Airport is one of the largest airports in the world. It officially opened on October 29, 2018, and took over scheduled passenger flights from Istanbul Atatürk Airport on April 6, 2019. The airport sits in the Arnavutköy district on the European side of Istanbul and served more than 84 million passengers in 2025.
The airport was designed for phased expansion. Its first phase has a capacity of 90 million passengers a year, and the full build-out could reach 200 million. The terminal has a large duty-free area and stores from well-known brands, and the airport also serves as an air cargo hub between Asia and Europe.
Getting to the City Center from Istanbul Airport
You can reach the city by metro, bus, Havaist shuttle, taxi, rental car, or private transfer. Public transportation may require an additional connection. The M11 metro line connects Gayrettepe, Istanbul Airport, and Halkalı, with 15 stations along its 69-kilometer route. The trip between the airport and Gayrettepe takes about 30 minutes. Check the timetable for current service hours, especially for late-night or early-morning trips. İETT runs five bus lines from the airport to destinations across the city, including Mahmutbey, Mecidiyeköy, Halkalı, Arnavutköy, and Sarıyer. Bus trips take longer than the metro and depend on traffic. Havaist runs shuttles from the airport to more than 10 destinations across the city. The Taksim shuttle stops at Beşiktaş on the way. Fares and accepted payment methods depend on the route, so check the Havaist website or app for current details. Yellow, turquoise, and black taxis serve the airport 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All taxis charge by meter, and you pay any bridge crossings, bus terminal exit fees, and toll roads on top of the fare. Turquoise and black taxis cost more than yellow taxis (currently about 15% and 70% more). Several car rental companies have desks at the airport. A rental car gives you flexibility to visit the Historic Peninsula, Taksim, Kadıköy, Üsküdar, Florya, Polonezköy, Çatalca, and Şile. Book before you arrive to speed up pickup. A private transfer takes you from the airport to your chosen destination in Istanbul. It generally costs more than public transportation, but you travel door to door in comfort. Booking in advance is recommended.
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Getting to Istanbul Airport from the City Center
You can reach the airport from across Istanbul by metro, bus, Havaist shuttle, taxi, rental car, or private transfer. Public transportation may require an additional connection.
MetroTake the M11 metro line from Gayrettepe to the airport. Gayrettepe is one of Istanbul’s main transfer points, and the trip takes about 30 minutes. From Halkalı, the M11 also runs to the airport. Check the timetable for current service hours, especially for late-night or early-morning trips.
- Stops after Gayrettepe: Kağıthane, Üniversite-Hasdal, Kemerburgaz, Göktürk, and İhsaniye
- Reach Gayrettepe on the M2 Hacıosman – Yenikapı metro line, or connect from the Metrobus at Zincirlikuyu
- Reach Halkalı on Marmaray
Take an İETT bus to the airport from Mahmutbey, Mecidiyeköy, Halkalı, Arnavutköy, or Sarıyer. Traffic gets heavy during rush hours, on weekends, and on public holidays, so leave extra time.
- Lines: H-1, H-2, H-3, H-6, and H-8
Havaist shuttles take you to the airport from more than 10 points across the city. Fares and accepted payment methods depend on the route, so check the Havaist website or app for timetables and current details.
- Departure points include Sultanahmet, Taksim, Aksaray, Kadıköy, Bakırköy, Esenler Bus Terminal, Beylikdüzü, Avcılar–Bahçeşehir, Halkalı–Başakşehir, Silivri, Arnavutköy, and Sabiha Gökçen Airport
You can take a taxi to the airport from anywhere in Istanbul, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All taxis charge by meter, and you pay any bridge and toll road fees along the route.
Car RentalIf you’re renting a car, check with your rental company whether you can return it at the airport.
TransferA private transfer takes you from your chosen location in Istanbul to the airport in comfort. It generally costs more than public transportation, so you may want to share the ride with friends. Book in advance to secure your pickup time.
Istanbul Weather
5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature
Sunday
1 Nov
16°13°
Today
Monday
2 Nov
18°14°
Tuesday
3 Nov
17°14°
Wednesday
4 Nov
14°11°
Thursday
5 Nov
11°9°
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