Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kağıthane transfer
Private door-to-door transfer · about 37 km, 36 min · one fixed price.
About this transfer
Landing on the European side and heading inward brings you toward Kağıthane. Arranging an Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kağıthane transfer in advance gets you moving as soon as you clear the terminal doors. We meet you at the arrivals exit with a name board, help with your luggage, and guide you directly to the car.
The route runs along the D-020, covering 37 km from the terminal gates. Without heavy traffic, the drive takes 36 minutes to reach the district. Even around the morning peak at 08:00, the trip usually takes only 40 minutes, keeping road delays minimal throughout the day.
Public transport requires boarding the M11 subway at the terminal and switching to the 48N bus at Kağıthane station to reach your destination. That journey involves walking between stops and takes longer when managing heavy bags. The metro fare is paid per person, whereas our private rate covers your entire party in one vehicle.
We track your flight for delays and include waiting time if your arrival runs late. Our driver handles the route and brings you straight to the address without transfers. You step into the vehicle at the airport and step out directly at your door.
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
- 36 min
- 57 min
- Stops on the way
- None, straight there
- 8 stops before yours
- Changes
- None
- 1 · M11 + 48N
- Where it drops you
- At the address itself
- 704 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
- 57 min
- 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 36 minutes.
- 03:0035 minquietest
- 08:0040 minbusiest
- 13:0036 min
- 18:0038 min
- 22:0036 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
57 minutes, TRY 119, 1 change(s). Here is the sampled itinerary.
M11metroAt İstanbul Havalimanı, board the M11 metro towards Gayrettepe.
- İhsaniye
- Göktürk
- Kemerburgaz
- Hasdal
Ride 5 stops and get off at Kağıthane.
22 minutes · every 15 minutes
- 48Nbus
At Kağıthane, change to the 48N bus towards Emniyettepe.
Ride 3 stops and get off at Ali Fuat Cebesoy.
3 minutes
Arrival
Walk 89 metres from Ali Fuat Cebesoy to the address, about 1 minutes.
You walk 704 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 22 km on the D-020
- Nearest rail station
- Kağıthane (M11, M7), 615 m away
The airport is on the M11 metro line
Choose your vehicle
Fixed prices for the 37 km Istanbul Airport (IST) → Kağıthane 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 Kağıthane?
- 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 Kağıthane take?
- The distance is 37 kilometres. With traffic ignored the drive is 36 minutes; around 08:00, the busiest hour measured, it reaches 40 minutes.
- Can you reach Kağıthane by public transport?
- Yes. The sampled itinerary takes 57 minutes and needs 1 change(s): M11 + 48N.
- 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 704 metres of walking, about 14 minutes, of which 89 metres are from the last stop to the address. A private transfer stops at the door.
- What is the nearest rail station to Kağıthane?
- Kağıthane, 615 metres away. The M11, M7 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 Kağıthane use?
- Most of the journey runs on the D-020, about 22 kilometres of it.
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