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Air Cairo

Air Cairo
12 Nov, Thu
Sharm El Sheikh – Istanbul
2h 40m
Non-stop
SSH–IST
3,806 EGP

Air Cairo

Air Cairo
5 Nov, Thu
Sharm El Sheikh – Istanbul
2h 40m
Non-stop
SSH–IST
3,809 EGP

Air Cairo

Air Cairo
12 Nov, Thu
Cairo – Istanbul
2h 15m
Non-stop
CAI–IST
3,875 EGP
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Air Cairo

Air Cairo
26 Oct, Mon
Sharm El Sheikh – Istanbul
1h 40m
Non-stop
SSH–IST
4,841 EGP

Air Cairo

Air Cairo
9 Nov, Mon
Sharm El Sheikh – Istanbul
2h 40m
Non-stop
SSH–IST
4,841 EGP

Pegasus

Pegasus
28 Oct, Wed
Sharm El Sheikh – Istanbul
16h 55m
1 stop
SSH–IST
5,017 EGP

Pegasus

Pegasus
4 Nov, Wed
Sharm El Sheikh – Istanbul
17h 55m
1 stop
SSH–IST
5,086 EGP

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines
20 Oct, Tue
Sharm El Sheikh – Istanbul
2h 50m
Non-stop
SSH–IST
6,386 EGP

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines
12 Nov, Thu
Alexandria – Istanbul
2h 25m
Non-stop
ALY–IST
8,746 EGP

Last update: 13 October 2026 07:12

About Istanbul Airport

Atatürk Airport, which is situated on the European Side of Istanbul, takes its name from the surname of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. The airport, which began offering service in 1900s, is the first place where air transportation started in Turkey. Atatürk Airport, which is the busiest airport of Turkey and 11th busiest airport of the world, is also home to the 16th largest duty-free store of the world. The airport, which offered transportation service to nearly 20 million passengers in 2015, organizes flights to many countries in the world.

Getting to the City Center from Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport is located on the European Side. From the airport, which is in the Arnavutköy district, you can get to the city center by bus, Havaist, metro, taxi, car rental, or transfer service.

Bus
  • From Istanbul Airport, you can reach different parts of the city center, such as Mecidiyeköy, Mahmutbey, Sultangazi, Sarıyer, and Halkalı, on the H-1, H-2, H-3, H-6, and H-8 buses.
  • The journey takes 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. Travel times may vary depending on traffic conditions.
  • You can buy bus tickets at the ticket booths or machines on the airport platforms, or online.
Metro
  • You can get from the airport to the city center on the M11 Gayrettepe - Istanbul Airport metro line.
  • The metro provides direct access to the Arnavutköy, İhsaniye, Göktürk, Kemerburgaz, Hasdal, Kağıthane, and Gayrettepe areas of the city center.
  • After getting off at Gayrettepe station, you can also transfer to the metrobus, buses, and the M1 Hacıosman - Yenikapı metro line.
  • The metro operates between 06:00 and 00:00.
  • The journey takes about 45 minutes on average.
Havaist
  • Havaist services take you to Aksaray, Esenler Bus Terminal, Arnavutköy, Halkalı-Başakşehir, Silivri - Çatalca, Beylikdüzü, Avcılar - Bahçeşehir, Bakırköy, Kadıköy, Taksim, and Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
  • You can pay the Havaist fare online, at the ticket booths on the platforms, or by card on the bus. Istanbulkart is accepted on some Havaist buses.
  • The Havaist fare varies depending on the route you take.
Taxi
  • Orange, turquoise, and black taxis run from Istanbul Airport to the city center.
  • A fixed fare applies from the airport to certain points 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 Avec, Sixt, Hertz, Rent Go, Budget, Europcar, Enterprise, Garenta, and many other companies at the airport and drive to the city center.
  • If you make a reservation before

Getting to Istanbul Airport from the City Center

Istanbul Atatürk Airport is accessible by taxi, airport shuttles, metro, and buses. You can also choose to drive your personal car and park in the parking lot for a certain fee. The airport is equipped with an outdoor lot and an indoor multi-story lot.  

Taxi

The fastest and most convenient way to get to Atatürk Airport is by taxi. However, when taking a taxi the most important factor to consider is the traffic. Hitting the road during rush hour runs the risk of missing your flight. If you plan to take a taxi to the airport we recommend checking the traffic before you leave and planning accordingly.

Havabus

The Havabus shuttle buses provide transportation between Atatürk Airport and central locations in the city. The Havataş shuttles provide service to and from Taksim and the Yenikapi IDO Pier every 30 minutes.

Bus

Atatürk Airport is also accessible from the city center by bus. You can get to Atatürk Airport using the TH-1 bus from Taksim and YH-1 bus from Yenikapi.

Metro

One of the fastest ways to get to the airport is by metro. The metro passes through many locations, such as Yenikapı, Aksaray, Fatih, Topkapı, and Esenler Otogar and goes directly into the airport.

Rental Cars

You can rent a car from rental agencies such as AVIS, Budget, or Europcar both at the airport and at various locations in the city. You can also return your rental vehicle to the airport branch of the aforementioned companies. If you are traveling between multiple places make sure to specify your vehicle pick up and drop off location.

Airport Information

Caffe Nero, Starbucks Coffee and Simit Sarayı are located in the international arrivals hall. Popeyes, Sbarro, Caffe Nero, Simit Sarayı, Cakes & Bakes, Turcuisine, Sweet Deligts, Quick Asia, Efes Beerport, The Greenport, Starbucks Coffee, Cafe-Inn, Eat & Go, Coca-Cola Cafe, Kitchenette, Flight Point and Zero Café are located in the international departures hall. Simit Sarayi is located in the domestic arrivals hall. Kantin, The Greenport, Kokpit, Tadında Anadolu, Cakes & Bakes, Starbucks Coffee, Cafe-Inn, Burger King and Sbarro are located in the domestic departures hall.

The Primeclass Lounge, Akbank Wings Lounge, Comfort Lounge, Emirates Lounge, Sky Team Lounge and TTNET Platin Lounge are located in the international terminal. The THY CIP Lounge, Akbank Wings Lounge and Primeclass Lounge are located in the domestic terminal. The ATÜ retail stores provide duty free shopping services.

Istanbul Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today
Tuesday
13 Oct
Rain
17°15°
Wednesday
14 Oct
Rain
16°15°
Thursday
15 Oct
Rain
16°14°
Friday
16 Oct
Rain
14°13°
Saturday
17 Oct
Rain
14°10°

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