How Do I Get From Istanbul Airport To Taksim?
Istanbul Airport to Taksim by Havaist Bus
The Havaist bus is a modern, secure and comfortable method of transportation. It is not the fastest or most direct way to get from Istanbul Airport to Taksim, but it’s definitely one of the cheapest. Tickets cost around 3.5$ per person. Bus leaves airport every 40 mins and the trip takes about 2 hours from the airport to taksim. Please note that this option is no not available at late night.
Istanbul Airport to Taksim by Private Transfer
Pros: This is one of the fastest, most comfortable ways to get from Istanbul airport to Taksim. You will arrive in a short time as there’s no need to change vehicle or follow a complicated route. The driver will pick you up at the airport and take you straight to your hotel door.
Pros: Price is per vehicle, so if you are a mid-size group it may be your option to go.
Pros: Vehicles used to provide private transfers usually are comfortable one with large space for luggage.
Pros: This option is booked in advance, so you can expect peace of mind when arriving at Istanbul airport.
Summary: If you book your private transfer in advance, it will save you time waiting around at the airport after a long exhausting flight.
Istanbul Airport to Taksim by local Taxi
There may be a taxi queue outside the arrivals terminal. You can view an estimate of the cost online, but as taxis are metered, your fare will depend on how far away you are from Taksim. Taksim is in Istanbul’s European part, 45-50km away from Istanbul airport. A typical journey should cost around 25$, and take around 50 minutes with little traffic. To check that you are not being overcharged, look at what is currently on the meter when the driver picks you up and make it clear to them that this is what you owe them at the end of your journey.
While there is no public transportation directly from Istanbul airport to Taksim, there are a few options that are pretty affordable and easy.
While all of these options are fairly straightforward, one thing that many tourists don’t realize is that there is no public transportation directly from Istanbul airport to Taksim except Havaist bus which has multiple stops along the way with a relatively long trip duration . Other than this minor inconvenience, getting from Istanbul Airport to Taksim is relatively easy via a private transfer service.
The cheapest way to travel from Istanbul airport to Taksim is using the Havaist bus which costs about 50TL per person. It takes about 2 hours because it has several stops on the way and can make additional stops as needed. This option should be avoided by those who have a lot of luggage or by individuals with walking difficulties. Private transfers will pick you up at your arrival gate inside the terminal and drive directly from Istanbul airport to your hotel in Taksim which makes them far more convenient for those who are either pressed for time or who just want to avoid carrying their suitcases through busy streets and crowded stations!
