Istanbul Airport (IST) to Başakşehir transfer
Private door-to-door transfer · about 36 km, 34 min · one fixed price.
About this transfer
Landing on the European side and booking an Istanbul Airport (IST) to Başakşehir transfer gets you on the road quickly. We meet you at the arrivals exit with a name board, help with your luggage, and head out. The route runs along Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu for 36 km directly to your address.
A private drive takes 34 minutes from the terminal doors. We track your flight beforehand and include free waiting time if your landing is delayed. The vehicle price covers your entire party, starting at €41 total.
Public transport requires taking the M11 subway from the airport to İbn Haldun Üniversitesi, followed by a transfer to the MK31 bus at Fenertepe Peronlar. Navigating those connections and walking between stops brings the total transit time to 89 minutes. Local rail options like the M3 line at Siteler also require additional surface travel to finish the trip.
With our private service, your group travels together in a single vehicle without switching between rail lines and local buses. We drive you straight to your destination in Başakşehir without extra stops along the way.
How do you get there from the airport?
The published figures for every option, side by side. The choice is yours.
- Per person, two travelling
- €21 · TRY 1,179
- TRY 119
- Per person, four travelling
- €10 · TRY 561
- TRY 119
- Seats and luggage
- Up to 7 passengers, 5 bags, one price
- You carry them
- Journey time
- 34 min
- 89 min
- Stops on the way
- None, straight there
- 24 stops before yours
- Changes
- None
- 1 · M11 + MK31
- Where it drops you
- At the address itself
- 1707 m walk
- How often it runs
- Timed to your flight, no last departure
- every 15 minutes
- Going back to the airport
- Any time you like
- 85 min · 78G + M11
- Where you board
- Arrivals hall, name board
- İstanbul Havalimanı
The transfer price is per vehicle, shown here divided by the number of passengers. The public transport figure is the İstanbulkart fare calculated for the sampled journey. Lira equivalents of the euro figures use the official selling rate of August 26, 2026.
How long does the drive take, hour by hour?
Measured on an ordinary Tuesday. With traffic ignored entirely, the same drive is 34 minutes.
- 03:0036 minbusiest
- 08:0033 minquietest
- 13:0034 min
- 18:0033 minquietest
- 22:0035 min
Typical traffic estimates, not live traffic. Sampled on August 26, 2026; a real journey moves with weather, incidents and events.
Step by step on public transport
89 minutes, TRY 119, 1 change(s). Here is the sampled itinerary.
M11metroAt İstanbul Havalimanı, board the M11 metro towards Halkalı.
- Kargo Terminali
- Taşoluk
- Arnavutköy Hastane
Ride 4 stops and get off at İbn Haldun Üniversitesi.
15 minutes · every 15 minutes
Walk across to Fenertepe Peronlar.
- MK31bus
At Fenertepe Peronlar, change to the MK31 bus towards Kanuni Sultan Süleyman.
Ride 20 stops and get off at 13. Cadde.
26 minutes
Arrival
Walk 766 metres from 13. Cadde to the address, about 13 minutes.
You walk 1707 metres in total along the way. One itinerary sampled for a weekday daytime departure. Lines, timetables and fares change; check before you travel.
- Route
- About 21 km on the Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu
- Nearest rail station
- Siteler (M3), 705 m away
The airport is on the M11 metro line
Choose your vehicle
Fixed prices for the 36 km Istanbul Airport (IST) → Başakşehir route. Pick the class that fits your group.
Eco Van
StandardUp to 75€41Reserve
Mercedes Vito / VW Caravelle
BusinessUp to 75€49ReserveVIP Mercedes Maybach
VIPUp to 45€57Reserve
Mercedes Sprinter / VW Crafter
GroupUp to 1610€69Reserve
VIP Mercedes Sprinter Black
VIPUp to 1212€86Reserve
Mercedes E-Class
BusinessUp to 33€287Reserve
Mercedes S-Class
VIPUp to 33€518Reserve
Midibus
GroupUp to 2626€190Reserve
Bus
GroupUp to 46100€414Reserve
Included in every transfer
Frequently asked questions
- How much is a transfer from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Başakşehir?
- The fixed price starts at €41 and is per vehicle, not per person. The vehicle at that price seats 7 with room for 5 bags, so a group of four pays €10 · TRY 561 each.
- How long does the journey from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Başakşehir take?
- The distance is 36 kilometres. With traffic ignored the drive is 34 minutes; around 03:00, the busiest hour measured, it reaches 36 minutes.
- Can you reach Başakşehir by public transport?
- Yes. The sampled itinerary takes 89 minutes and needs 1 change(s): M11 + MK31.
- What does public transport cost?
- The İstanbulkart fare for the sampled itinerary is TRY 119 per person. The transfer's €41 is per vehicle, so it divides among the passengers.
- How far do you walk on public transport?
- The sampled itinerary involves 1707 metres of walking, about 31 minutes, of which 766 metres are from the last stop to the address. A private transfer stops at the door.
- What is the nearest rail station to Başakşehir?
- Siteler, 705 metres away. The M3 lines call there.
- Does Istanbul Airport (IST) have a metro connection?
- Yes, the M11 line reaches the Istanbul Airport (IST) terminal.
- Which road does the drive from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Başakşehir use?
- Most of the journey runs on the Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu, about 21 kilometres of it.
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