There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sultanahmet by train, bus, rideshare, car, taxi, or shuttle
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Metro
best- Take the train from Istanbul Airport to Gayrettepetrain M11
- Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain M2
1h 5m₺126Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Sultanahmetbus Hvist-11
1h 50m₺130–380Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Istanbul (IST) to Sultanahmet45.3 km
44 minDrive 45.3 km
- Drive from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sultanahmetcar 45.3 km
44 min₺263–379Taxi
- Take the taxi from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sultanahmettaxi 45.3 km
44 min₺2,300–2,800Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Istanbul Airport to Sultanahmet
47 min
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sultanahmet by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sultanahmet is to Metro which costs 126 ₺ and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sultanahmet is to drive which takes 44 min and costs 260 ₺ - 380 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Istanbul Airport Bus and arriving at Sultanahmet. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sultanahmet. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Airport and arriving at Sultanahmet via Gayrettepe and Laleli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
The distance between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sultanahmet is 44 km. The road distance is 45.3 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sultanahmet without a car is to Metro which takes 1h 5m and costs 126 ₺.
It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sultanahmet, including transfers.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sultanahmet bus services, operated by HAVAİST, depart from Istanbul Airport Bus station.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sultanahmet train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, depart from Istanbul Airport station.
The best way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sultanahmet is to Metro which takes 1h 5m and costs 126 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 130 ₺ - 380 ₺ and takes 1h 50m.
What companies run services between Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey and Sultanahmet, Turkey?
You can take a train from Istanbul Airport to Sultanahmet via Gayrettepe, Vezneciler, and Laleli in around 1h 5m. Alternatively, HAVAİST operates a bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Sultanahmet hourly. Tickets cost ₺130–380 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- info@metro.istanbul
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Istanbul Airport to Gayrettepe
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- istairport.com
Train from Gayrettepe to Vezneciler
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
- Phone
- 0850 888 33 34
- info@hava.ist
- Website
- HAVAİST
Bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Sultanahmet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺130–380
- Website
- HAVAİST
- Phone
- +90 538 399 16 18
- Website
- ozmutluturizm.com
Shuttle from Istanbul Airport to Sultanahmet
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Schedules at
- findtransfers.com
- Phone
- +90 532 777 02 64
- info@turkeytravelgroup.com
- Website
- TTG Travel
Shuttle from Istanbul Airport to Sultanahmet
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Website
- TTG Travel
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Istanbul (IST) to Sultanahmet
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- ₺2,300–2,800
Albatros Taksi
- Phone
- +902128816668
Sahil Taxi
- Phone
- +90 212 881 42 40
TOPRAK TAKSİ MİMAROBA
- Phone
- +90 552 738 05 05
- Website
- topraktaksi.business.site
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Booking & Getting There
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sultanahmet bus services, operated by HAVAİST, arrive at Sultanahmet station.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sultanahmet train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, arrive at Gayrettepe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sultanahmet is 45 km. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sultanahmet.
Book your Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sultanahmet bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 4294+ hotels available in Sultanahmet.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sultanahmet. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.