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You can travel between Istanbul's Atatürk Airport and the city center by Metro and tram, airport bus, city bus, taxi, shuttle van or private transfer. (Here's transport information for Sabiha Gökçen Airport.)

By Metro & Tram to the City Center
You can board a Metro train right in the airport and ride to Zeytinburnu, where you can transfer to the Zeytinburnu-Kabatas tram for the ride to Sultanahmet Square, Sirkeci Station, the Eminönü ferry and Sea Bus docks (map), the Galata Bridge, Karaköy and its ferry docks, and the Kabatas ferry docks and Füniküler to Taksim Square. More...

Akbil electronic transit passes are not sold at the airport. Perhaps the Istanbulkart will be, soon.

By Metro to the Otogar (Intercity Bus Terminal)
Board a Metro train right in the airport at the Havalimani (Airport) terminus and ride it to the Otogar station. You'll be right at the center of Istanbul's huge international bus terminal. More...

By Havas Airport Bus to Taksim Square
Havas
airport buses depart the Arrivals level of both the International and Domestic terminals at Atatürk Airport. The trip to Taksim takes between 45 and 65 minutes, depending upon traffic. More...

By City Bus to Yenikapi Ferry Terminal, Aksaray & Taksim
IETT express city bus 96T
, departs Atatürk Airport and travels along the shore of the Sea of Marmara stopping at the Yenikapi Ferry Terminal, Aksaray Square and Taksim Square.

By Private Transfer Service
The airport private transfer service operated by Backpackers Travel is an exceptional value: not much more than a taxi, but far more comfort, convenience and security. More...

By Taxi
A taxi from the airport to Sultanahmet costs about TL25 to TL30, to Taksim Square, about TL30 to TL35, if you travel between 06:00 am and 24:00 (12 midnight). Add 50% if you travel between 24:00 (12 midnight) and 06:00 am. The trip takes between 35 and 75 minutes, depending on traffic. But consider also the following two options, which you may prefer:

By Shared Shuttle Van
Airport shuttle vans can take you to and from the airport, but you must be cautious! More...

By Suburban Train & Taxi
You can travel between Atatürk Airport and Sultanahmet and Sirkeci Station by taxi and suburban train in about an hour for about TL12 or less. More...

Airport Hotels
A half-dozen hotels are within a few km of the airport, and one is right within the International terminal itself. More...

Sabiha Gökçen Airport Transport
Istanbul's other airport is Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) on the Asian side of the Bosphorus, about 55 km (34 miles) east of Atatürk International Airport (IST). Here's how to travel from Atatürk Airport to Sabiha Gökçen Airport.


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Private Transfer Van, Ataturk Airport, Istanbul, Turkey

Above, Mercedes-Benz private transfer minivan: much more comfortable than a taxi, not much more expensive.
Below, two alternatives: taxi and Metro/tram.

 

Metro sign, Istanbul, Turkey

Taxis, Istanbul, Turkey