TRANSPORTATION FROM ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Private Transport:
Taxi
Official taxis are available at the airport.
Duration: 40–60 minutes, depending on traffic.
Cost: Check for updated fares.
Public Transport:
Havaist Airport Shuttle (Recommended)
Take the Havaist HVİST-16 bus from Istanbul Airport to Taksim.
Duration: Approx. 60–90 minutes, depending on traffic.
Cost: Around 300 ₺ (Check the latest fare).
Buses run 24/7 at regular intervals.
Metro + Bus (Cheaper but requires transfers)
Take the M11 Metro Line from Istanbul Airport to Kağıthane station.
Transfer to the M7 Metro Line and go to Mecidiyeköy.
From Mecidiyeköy, take the M2 Metro Line to Taksim.
Duration: Approx. 60-75 minutes.
Cost: Around 60-70 ₺ with Istanbulkart.
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TRANSPORTATION FROM SABİHA GÖKÇEN AIRPORT
Private Transport:
Taxi
Official taxis are available at the airport.
Duration: 60–90 minutes, depending on traffic.
Cost: Check for updated fares.
Public Transport:
Havabus Airport Shuttle (Recommended)
Take the Havabus SAW-Taksim shuttle from the airport.
Duration: Approx. 60–90 minutes, depending on traffic.
Cost: Around 300 ₺ (Check the latest fare).
Buses run approximately every 30 minutes between 06:00 AM – 12:00 AM.
Metro + Bus (Cheaper but requires transfers)
Take the M4 Metro Line from Sabiha Gökçen to Ayrılık Çeşmesi.
Transfer to the Marmaray and go to Sirkeci.
From Sirkeci, take the T1 Tram to Kabataş.
At Kabataş, transfer to F1 Funicular to reach Taksim.
Duration: Approx. 90 minutes.
Cost: Around 80-90 ₺ with Istanbulkart.
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