There are 5 ways to get from Galata Tower to Istanbul Airport by train, bus, car, taxi, or shuttle
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Metro
best- Take the train from Sishane to Gayrettepetrain M2
- Take the train from Gayrettepe to Istanbul Airporttrain M11
57 min₺84Bus
- Take the bus from Şişhane 6 to Istanbul Airport Busbus Hvist-11
1h 44m₺130–380Drive 38.4 km
- Drive from Galata Tower to Istanbul Airportcar 38.4 km
35 min₺222–321Taxi
- Take the taxi from Galata Tower to Istanbul Airporttaxi 38.4 km
35 min₺1,900–2,400Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Galata Tower to Istanbul Airport
39 min
Galata Tower to Istanbul Airport by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Galata Tower to Istanbul Airport is to Metro which costs 84 ₺ and takes 57 min.
The fastest way to get from Galata Tower to Istanbul Airport is to drive which takes 35 min and costs 220 ₺ - 330 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Şişhane 6 and arriving at Istanbul Airport Bus. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Galata Tower to Istanbul Airport. However, there are services departing from Sishane and arriving at Istanbul Airport via Gayrettepe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.
The distance between Galata Tower and Istanbul Airport is 40 km. The road distance is 38.4 km.
The best way to get from Galata Tower to Istanbul Airport without a car is to Metro which takes 57 min and costs 84 ₺.
It takes approximately 57 min to get from Galata Tower to Istanbul Airport, including transfers.
Galata Tower to Istanbul Airport bus services, operated by HAVAİST, depart from Şişhane 6 station.
Galata Tower to Istanbul Airport train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, depart from Sishane station.
The best way to get from Galata Tower to Istanbul Airport is to Metro which takes 57 min and costs 84 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 130 ₺ - 380 ₺ and takes 1h 44m.
What companies run services between Galata Tower, Turkey and Istanbul Airport, Turkey?
You can take a vehicle from Galata Tower to Istanbul Airport via Sishane and Gayrettepe in around 57 min. Alternatively, HAVAİST operates a bus from Şişhane 6 to Istanbul Airport Bus hourly. Tickets cost ₺130–380 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- info@metro.istanbul
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Sishane to Gayrettepe
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
Train from Gayrettepe to Istanbul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- istairport.com
- Phone
- 0850 888 33 34
- info@hava.ist
- Website
- HAVAİST
Bus from Şişhane 6 to Istanbul Airport Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺130–380
- Website
- HAVAİST
- Phone
- +90 538 399 16 18
- Website
- ozmutluturizm.com
Shuttle from Galata Tower to Istanbul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Schedules at
- findtransfers.com
- Phone
- +90 532 777 02 64
- info@turkeytravelgroup.com
- Website
- TTG Travel
Shuttle from Galata Tower to Istanbul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Website
- TTG Travel
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- ₺1,900–2,400
Ayasofya Taksi Durağı
- Phone
- +90 212 516 54 84
- Website
- firmasec.com
Ayasofya Taxi
- Phone
- +902125181160
- Website
- firmasec.com
OZ Taxi
- Phone
- +90 2122441567
- Website
- onlinetaksi.com
Pera Taksi Durağı
- Phone
- +90 212 245 54 98
- Website
- firmasec.com
Pera Taxi
- Phone
- +902122438399
- Website
- firmasec.com
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Booking & Getting There
Galata Tower to Istanbul Airport bus services, operated by HAVAİST, arrive at Istanbul Airport Bus station.
Galata Tower to Istanbul Airport train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, arrive at Gayrettepe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galata Tower to Istanbul Airport is 38 km. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Galata Tower to Istanbul Airport.
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