1. HAVAİST Buses (The Most Comfortable Option)
HAVAİST buses, which operate from various parts of Istanbul to Istanbul Airport, are one of the most preferred transportation methods thanks to their spacious luggage areas and comfortable seating.
HAVAİST routes and departure points include:
Kadıköy, Beşiktaş, Taksim, Bakırköy, Yenikapı, Sultanahmet, Esenler Bus Terminal, Beylikdüzü, Pendik, and Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
You can check the latest departure times and routes on HAVAİST’s official website.
2. IETT Public Buses (The Budget-Friendly Option)
IETT buses offer a more affordable way to reach Istanbul Airport and depart from several central locations.
Some IETT routes to the airport:
H1 – Mahmutbey Metro – Istanbul Airport
H2 – Mecidiyeköy – Istanbul Airport
H3 – Halkalı – Istanbul Airport
H6 – Yunus Emre Neighborhood – Istanbul Airport
H8 – Hacıosman – Istanbul Airport
3. Metro (The Fastest Option)
The M11 Gayrettepe – Istanbul Airport Metro Line is one of the fastest ways to reach the airport.
How to access the M11 line?
Take the M2 Yenikapı – Hacıosman metro line to Gayrettepe Station, then transfer to the M11 line.
Once you exit the train, you can easily walk to the airport terminal.
4. Marmaray + Metro Combination (For Travelers from the Asian Side)
If you're coming from the Asian side, take Marmaray to Yenikapı, then switch to the M2 metro line and go to Gayrettepe to transfer to the M11 metro line.
How to Reach the Museum?
Once you arrive at Istanbul Airport, follow the signs to the Departures Floor, where the Istanbul Airport Museum is located.
It’s a perfect way to make the most of your time before your flight or during a layover!
