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Saudi Arabian Airlines

14 Nov, Sat

Washington – Istanbul

1d 15h 35m

1 stop

IAD–IST

$438

Saudi Arabian Airlines

21 Oct, Wed

Washington – Istanbul

1d 16h 10m

1 stop

IAD–IST

$439

Saudi Arabian Airlines

29 Oct, Thu

Washington – Istanbul

19h 20m

1 stop

IAD–IST

$456

Saudi Arabian Airlines

10 Nov, Tue

New York – Istanbul

19h 50m

1 stop

JFK–IST

$482

Cheapest Direct Flight

Turkish Airlines

27 Oct, Tue

Boston – Istanbul

9h 20m

Non-stop

BOS–IST

$566

Shortest Flight

Turkish Airlines

5 Nov, Thu

New York – Istanbul

8h 35m

Non-stop

EWR–IST

$567

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

20 Oct, Tue

Charlotte – Istanbul

21h 29m

2 stop

CLT–IST

$581

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

27 Oct, Tue

Chicago – Istanbul

14h 30m

1 stop

ORD–IST

$586

Lufthansa

2 Nov, Mon

Raleigh Durham – Istanbul

18h 15m

1 stop

RDU–IST

$647

Last update: 20 October 2026 03:10

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About Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport, one of the largest airports in the world, opened on October 29, 2018. Located on the European side of Istanbul in the Arnavutköy district, in the area between the villages of Tayakadın and Akpınar, the airport has earned a place on the list of the World's Best Airports.

Designed to handle 200 million passengers a year and offer flights to more than 300 destinations, Istanbul Airport features a duty-free area, a hotel, and stores from well-known brands. Throughout the day, a wide range of restaurants and cafés serve cuisine from around the world. Beyond passenger travel, Istanbul Airport is also a key air cargo transfer hub, positioned strategically between Asia and Europe.

Getting to the City Center from Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport is located on the European Side of the city, in the Arnavutköy district. You can get from the airport to the city center by bus, Havaist shuttle, metro, taxi, rental car, or private transfer.

Bus

H-1, H-2, H-3, H-6, and H-8 buses run from Istanbul Airport to various parts of the city, including Mecidiyeköy, Mahmutbey, Sultangazi, Sarıyer, and Halkalı.
Travel times are approximately 1 hour 40 minutes to Mecidiyeköy, 1 hour 45 minutes to Halkalı, 1 hour 30 minutes to Mahmutbey, 1 hour 25 minutes to Sultangazi, and 1 hour 50 minutes to Sarıyer. Journey times may vary depending on traffic.
You can buy bus tickets at the ticket booths or machines at the airport platforms, or online.

Metro

The M11 Gayrettepe – Istanbul Airport metro line connects the airport to the city center.
The metro provides direct access to Arnavutköy, İhsaniye, Göktürk, Kemerburgaz, Hasdal, Kağıthane, and Gayrettepe.
At Gayrettepe station, you can transfer to the Metrobus, city buses, and the M1 Hacıosman – Yenikapı metro line.
The metro operates from 06:00 to 00:00.
The journey takes about 45 minutes on average.

Havaist

Havaist shuttle services run to Aksaray, Esenler Bus Terminal, Arnavutköy, Halkalı–Başakşehir, Silivri–Çatalca, Beylikdüzü, Avcılar–Bahçeşehir, Bakırköy, Kadıköy, Taksim, and Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
You can pay for Havaist online, at the ticket booths on the platforms, or by card on board. Some Havaist buses also accept Istanbul Kart.
Fares vary depending on the route.

Taxi

Orange, turquoise, and black taxis serve the route between Istanbul Airport and the city center.
Fixed fares apply to certain destinations in the city center.
Bridge crossings, bus terminal exit fees, and toll roads are paid by the passenger.

Car Rental

You can rent a car from companies at the airport, including Avec, Sixt, Hertz, Rent Go, Budget, Europcar, Enterprise, Garenta, and many more, and drive to the city center.
If you book before arriving, you can pick up your car directly without waiting in line.
With a rental car, you can easily reach the city center as well as Istanbul's historical and natural attractions, such as the Historic Peninsula, Taksim, Kadıköy, Üsküdar, Florya, Polonezköy, Çatalca, and Şile.

Transfer

A private transfer service offers a luxurious and comfortable ride from the airport to destinations across Istanbul.
We recommend booking your transfer at least 24 hours in advance.

Getting to Istanbul Airport from the City Center

You can get to Istanbul Airport from different parts of Istanbul by bus, metro, Havaist, taxi, car rental, or transfer service.

Bus

You can reach Istanbul Airport from the districts of Mecidiyeköy, Mahmutbey, Sultangazi, Sarıyer, and Halkalı on the H-1, H-2, H-3, H-6, and H-8 buses.
The journey to Istanbul Airport takes 1 hour 40 minutes from Mecidiyeköy, 1 hour 45 minutes from Halkalı, 1 hour 30 minutes from Mahmutbey, 1 hour 25 minutes from Sultangazi, and 1 hour 50 minutes from Sarıyer.
Keep in mind that traffic on the roads to the airport can be heavy during morning and evening rush hours, on weekends, and on public holidays, so travel times may be longer.

Metro

From the city center, you can take the M11 Gayrettepe - Istanbul New Airport metro line to the airport.
The metro provides direct access to the airport from the Arnavutköy, İhsaniye, Göktürk, Kemerburgaz, Hasdal, Kağıthane, and Gayrettepe stations.
Gayrettepe station is one of Istanbul's major transfer points. You can reach it by metrobus, bus, or the M1 Hacıosman - Yenikapı metro line, then transfer to the airport metro.
The metro operates between 06:00 and 00:40.
The journey takes about 45 minutes on average.

Havaist

You can reach Istanbul Airport from key locations across Istanbul on Havaist buses.
Havaist buses make it easy to get to the airport from Aksaray, Esenler Bus Terminal, Arnavutköy, Halkalı-Başakşehir, Silivri - Çatalca, Beylikdüzü, Avcılar - Bahçeşehir, Bakırköy, Kadıköy, Taksim, and Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
For detailed information on timetables and fares, you can visit the official Havaist website or contact a customer service representative.

Taxi

You can take a taxi to the airport from anywhere in Istanbul, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
When traveling from the city center to the airport, any bridge and toll road fees along the route are paid by the passenger.

Car Rental

You can get to Istanbul Airport from the city center by renting a car.
You can rent a car from Avec, Sixt, Hertz, Rent Go, or any of the many other companies with an office at the airport, and use the vehicle delivery points at the airport.

Transfer

You can travel from the city center to the airport in luxury and comfort with a private transfer service.
Since transfer is somewhat more expensive than the other options, you may want to share the cost with friends.
It is recommended to book your transfer at least 24 hours in advance.

Istanbul Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Monday

19 Oct

Cloudy

16°10°

Today

Tuesday

20 Oct

Cloudy

20°12°

Wednesday

21 Oct

Cloudy

19°11°

Thursday

22 Oct

Fog

19°9°

Friday

23 Oct

Rain

17°13°

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Which are the alternative airports to Istanbul Airport?

You can use Ataturk Airport as an alternative to Istanbul Airport.

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