Istanbul Airport (IST) to Ibis Istanbul Tuzla Hotel transfer
Private door-to-door transfer · about 100 km, 72 min · one fixed price.
About this transfer
Landing on the European side of the city and heading out to Tuzla takes you completely across the metropolitan area to the Asian side. Our Istanbul Airport (IST) to Ibis Istanbul Tuzla Hotel transfer meets you right at the arrivals gate with a personalised name board. We assist with your luggage and drive you directly to the hotel along the Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu without unnecessary detours.
The motorway journey covers 100 kilometres across the northern part of the city, avoiding central traffic congestion along the way. A typical private drive takes 72 minutes from the moment we leave the terminal to arriving outside the reception doors. We track your incoming flight in real time, ensuring our driver is waiting at the exit whenever you clear customs.
Navigating the same route on public transit involves taking the M11 subway and then boarding three separate buses: the 251, 130Ş, and 133T. That trip totals around 152 minutes, requiring three different connections and walking between roadside stops with your suitcases. For local rail travel, Aydıntepe station on the Marmaray line sits within walking distance of the hotel.
Public transport fares accumulate per person on each connection, whereas our private transfer operates on a single fixed vehicle rate starting from €85. When you travel with family, friends, or colleagues, up to seven passengers can share the vehicle and divide the overall cost. We take care of the entire route across Istanbul, providing a direct door-to-door journey after your flight.
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
- €43
- TRY 258
- Per person, four travelling
- €21
- TRY 258
- Seats and luggage
- Up to 7 passengers, 5 bags, one price
- You carry them
- Journey time
- 72 min
- 152 min
- Stops on the way
- None, straight there
- 50 stops before yours
- Changes
- None
- 3 · M11 + 251 + 130Ş + 133T
- Where it drops you
- At the address itself
- 746 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
- 163 min · B1 (Marmaray) + 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 79 minutes.
- 03:0067 minquietest
- 08:0070 min
- 13:0073 min
- 18:0076 minbusiest
- 22:0074 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
152 minutes, TRY 258, 3 changes. Here is the sampled itinerary.
- M11metro
At İstanbul Havalimanı, board the M11 metro towards Gayrettepe.
- İhsaniye
- Göktürk
- Kemerburgaz
- Hasdal
- Kağıthane
Ride 6 stops and get off at Gayrettepe.
25 minutes · every 15 minutes
Walk across to Köprülü Kavşak.
- 251bus
At Köprülü Kavşak, change to the 251 bus towards Pendik.
Ride 5 stops and get off at Yenisahra.
27 minutes
- 130Şbus
At Yenisahra, change to the 130Ş bus towards Şifa Sondurak.
Ride 34 stops and get off at Tersane Köprüsü-2.
52 minutes
- 133Tbus
At Tersane Köprüsü-2, change to the 133T bus towards Deniz Harp Okulu.
Ride 5 stops and get off at İçmeler Köprüsü.
6 minutes
Arrival
Walk 328 metres from İçmeler Köprüsü to the address, about 4 minutes.
You walk 746 metres in total along the way. One itinerary sampled for a weekday daytime departure. Lines, timetables and fares change; check before you travel.
- Address
- Aydıntepe, Selin Sk. No:7, 34947 Tuzla/İstanbul
- Route
- About 69 km on the Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu
- Nearest rail station
- Aydıntepe (Marmaray), 433 m away
The airport is on the M11 metro line
Choose your vehicle
Fixed prices for the 100 km Istanbul Airport (IST) → Ibis Istanbul Tuzla Hotel route. Pick the class that fits your group.

Eco Van
StandardUp to 75€85Reserve
Mercedes Vito / VW Caravelle
BusinessUp to 75€101Reserve
VIP Mercedes Maybach
VIPUp to 45€117Reserve
Mercedes Sprinter / VW Crafter
GroupUp to 1610€142Reserve
VIP Mercedes Sprinter Black
VIPUp to 1212€177Reserve
Midibus
GroupUp to 2626€391Reserve
Mercedes E-Class
BusinessUp to 33€590Reserve
Bus
GroupUp to 46100€851Reserve
Mercedes S-Class
VIPUp to 33€1,064Reserve
Included in every transfer
Frequently asked questions
- How much is a transfer from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Ibis Istanbul Tuzla Hotel?
- The fixed price starts at €85 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 €21 each.
- How long does the journey from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Ibis Istanbul Tuzla Hotel take?
- The distance is 100 kilometres. With traffic ignored the drive is 79 minutes; around 18:00, the busiest hour measured, it reaches 76 minutes.
- Can you reach Ibis Istanbul Tuzla Hotel by public transport?
- Yes. The sampled itinerary takes 152 minutes and needs 3 changes: M11 + 251 + 130Ş + 133T.
- What does public transport cost?
- The İstanbulkart fare for the sampled itinerary is TRY 258 per person. The transfer's €85 is per vehicle, so it divides among the passengers.
- How far do you walk on public transport?
- The sampled itinerary involves 746 metres of walking, about 16 minutes, of which 328 metres are from the last stop to the address. A private transfer stops at the door.
- What is the nearest rail station to Ibis Istanbul Tuzla Hotel?
- Aydıntepe, 433 metres away. The Marmaray 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 Ibis Istanbul Tuzla Hotel use?
- Most of the journey runs on the Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu, about 69 kilometres of it.
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