Istanbul Airport (IST) to Elite World Grand İstanbul Basın Ekspres transfer
Private door-to-door transfer · about 41 km, 35 min · one fixed price.
About this transfer
Landing on the European side and heading towards the district of Küçükçekmece places you in Istanbul's western commercial corridor. Organizing an Istanbul Airport (IST) to Elite World Grand İstanbul Basın Ekspres transfer in advance means you do not have to figure out local transport options once you land. We meet you in the arrivals hall with a clear name board, help with your luggage, and lead the way out to your vehicle.
The drive covers 41 km along Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu, typically reaching the property in 35 minutes. We actively track your incoming flight, which ensures our driver is waiting outside the terminal building whether your plane arrives early or gets delayed. Your whole group rides together in a dedicated vehicle without sharing space with other travellers or making unnecessary stops along the route.
Using public transit to reach the hotel involves taking the M11 subway to Halkalı Stadı and then transferring between two separate local buses, the 98AB and the A215-Sefaköy-Ikitelli. That journey requires roughly 88 minutes of travel time and includes significant walking between stops while carrying your bags. Choosing our transfer takes you directly to the front entrance, avoiding multiple ticket purchases and platform transfers.
Our private transfer is priced at €41 for the entire vehicle, allowing groups of two or four passengers to divide one single fixed amount. Public transit requires buying individual tickets for each person at every stage of the journey. We handle the driving and navigation all the way to your destination, giving you an uncomplicated start to your stay.
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 166
- Per person, four travelling
- €10
- TRY 166
- Seats and luggage
- Up to 7 passengers, 5 bags, one price
- You carry them
- Journey time
- 35 min
- 88 min
- Stops on the way
- None, straight there
- 24 stops before yours
- Changes
- None
- 2 · M11 + 98AB + A215-Sefaköy-Ikitelli
- Where it drops you
- At the address itself
- 1409 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
- 91 min · A208-Şirinevler-Atakent + 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.
How long does the drive take, hour by hour?
Measured on an ordinary Tuesday. With traffic ignored entirely, the same drive is 35 minutes.
- 03:0036 minquietest
- 08:0042 min
- 13:0037 min
- 18:0044 minbusiest
- 22:0036 min
Typical traffic estimates, not live traffic. Sampled on September 1, 2026; a real journey moves with weather, incidents and events.
Step by step on public transport
88 minutes, TRY 166, 2 changes. Here is the sampled itinerary.
- M11metro
At İstanbul Havalimanı, board the M11 metro towards Halkalı.
- Kargo Terminali
- Taşoluk
- Arnavutköy Hastane
- İbn Haldun Üniversitesi
- Kayaşehir
- Olimpiyatköy
Ride 7 stops and get off at Halkalı Stadı.
23 minutes · every 15 minutes
Walk across to Atakent Mahallesi.
- 98ABbus
At Atakent Mahallesi, change to the 98AB bus towards Atakent Mahallesi.
Ride 16 stops and get off at İnönü Mahallesi.
14 minutes
Walk across to Halkalı Borsa İstanbul Çok Programlı Anadolu Lisesi.
- A215-Sefaköy-Ikitellibus
At Halkalı Borsa İstanbul Çok Programlı Anadolu Lisesi, change to the A215-Sefaköy-Ikitelli bus towards Sefaköy.
Get off at the next stop, Faith Caddesi.
2 minutes · every 7 minutes
Arrival
Walk 445 metres from Faith Caddesi to the address, about 7 minutes.
You walk 1409 metres in total along the way. One itinerary sampled for a weekday daytime departure. Lines, timetables and fares change; check before you travel.
- Address
- Halkalı Merkez, Basın Ekspres Cd. 2RH5+HV No:4, 34303 Küçükçekmece/İstanbul
- Route
- About 30 km on the Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu
- Nearest rail station
- No rail station within 2.5 km
The airport is on the M11 metro line
Choose your vehicle
Fixed prices for the 41 km Istanbul Airport (IST) → Elite World Grand İstanbul Basın Ekspres route. Pick the class that fits your group.

Eco Van
StandardUp to 75€41Reserve
Mercedes Vito / VW Caravelle
BusinessUp to 75€49Reserve
VIP Mercedes Maybach
VIPUp to 45€57Reserve
Mercedes Sprinter / VW Crafter
GroupUp to 1610€69Reserve
VIP Mercedes Sprinter Black
VIPUp to 1212€86Reserve
Midibus
GroupUp to 2626€190Reserve
Mercedes E-Class
BusinessUp to 33€287Reserve
Bus
GroupUp to 46100€414Reserve
Mercedes S-Class
VIPUp to 33€518Reserve
Included in every transfer
Frequently asked questions
- How much is a transfer from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Elite World Grand İstanbul Basın Ekspres?
- 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 each.
- How long does the journey from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Elite World Grand İstanbul Basın Ekspres take?
- The distance is 41 kilometres. With traffic ignored the drive is 35 minutes; around 18:00, the busiest hour measured, it reaches 44 minutes.
- Can you reach Elite World Grand İstanbul Basın Ekspres by public transport?
- Yes. The sampled itinerary takes 88 minutes and needs 2 changes: M11 + 98AB + A215-Sefaköy-Ikitelli.
- What does public transport cost?
- The İstanbulkart fare for the sampled itinerary is TRY 166 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 1409 metres of walking, about 24 minutes, of which 445 metres are from the last stop to the address. A private transfer stops at the door.
- 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 Elite World Grand İstanbul Basın Ekspres use?
- Most of the journey runs on the Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu, about 30 kilometres of it.
- What happens if my flight is delayed?
- Flight tracking is included. When your landing time moves the pickup moves with it, and free waiting time covers passport control and baggage reclaim.
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