Airport transfer

Istanbul Airport (IST) to Şişli transfer

Private door-to-door transfer · about 45 km, 46 min · one fixed price.

Distance
45 km
Duration
~46 min
Fixed price

About this transfer

Landing on the European side of the city brings you to one of its primary central districts. Arranging an Istanbul Airport (IST) to Şişli transfer in advance ensures our driver is already waiting at the arrivals gate with a personalised name board. We assist with your luggage and guide you directly from the terminal exit to our vehicle without any delay.

The drive runs across 45 kilometres via the D-020 motorway into the district center. Under normal road conditions the journey takes 46 minutes, though morning commuting hours can lengthen the travel time. We monitor your flight status in real time, so our scheduled pickup timing adjusts automatically whenever your aircraft lands ahead of schedule or faces a delay.

Navigating the route on public transport requires boarding the M11 subway line to Kağıthane before transferring to the 48N municipal bus. That option involves switching platforms with heavy suitcases and managing nearly a kilometre of walking across the connection. In contrast, our private transfer takes you directly to the door of your hotel with luggage assistance and no line changes.

Our private vehicle pricing starts at €41 for the entire group, giving you a fixed rate instead of individual fares. When two or four passengers travel together, this single charge divides the overall expense while securing dedicated space for up to five bags. We drive you directly to your accommodation, so you can check in and settle into the city smoothly.

How do you get there from the airport?

The published figures for every option, side by side. The choice is yours.

Private transfer
Public transport
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
46 min
66 min
Stops on the way
None, straight there
14 stops before yours
Changes
None
1 · M11 + 48N
Where it drops you
At the address itself
993 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
64 min · 46Ç + 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 46 minutes.

  • 03:0041 minquietest
  • 08:0057 minbusiest
  • 13:0049 min
  • 18:0051 min
  • 22:0044 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

66 minutes, TRY 119, 1 change(s). Here is the sampled itinerary.

  1. İstanbul Metro
    M11metro

    At 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

  2. 48Nbus

    At Kağıthane, change to the 48N bus towards Emniyettepe.

    Ride 9 stops and get off at Şişli.

    9 minutes

  3. Arrival

    Walk 244 metres from Şişli to the address, about 4 minutes.

You walk 993 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
Şişli (M2), 635 m away

The airport is on the M11 metro line

Airport transfer

Choose your vehicle

Fixed prices for the 45 km Istanbul Airport (IST) → Şişli route. Pick the class that fits your group.

  • Eco Van

    Eco Van

    Standard
    Up to 75
    €41
    Reserve
  • Mercedes Vito / VW Caravelle

    Mercedes Vito / VW Caravelle

    Business
    Up to 75
    €49
    Reserve
  • VIP Mercedes Maybach

    VIP Mercedes Maybach

    VIP
    Up to 45
    €57
    Reserve
  • Mercedes Sprinter / VW Crafter

    Mercedes Sprinter / VW Crafter

    Group
    Up to 1610
    €69
    Reserve
  • VIP Mercedes Sprinter Black

    VIP Mercedes Sprinter Black

    VIP
    Up to 1212
    €86
    Reserve
  • Mercedes E-Class

    Mercedes E-Class

    Business
    Up to 33
    €287
    Reserve
  • Mercedes S-Class

    Mercedes S-Class

    VIP
    Up to 33
    €518
    Reserve
  • Midibus

    Midibus

    Group
    Up to 2626
    €190
    Reserve
  • Bus

    Bus

    Group
    Up to 46100
    €414
    Reserve

Included in every transfer

Instant confirmation
Fixed pricing
Free cancellation
Vetted chauffeurs

Frequently asked questions

How much is a transfer from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Şişli?
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 Şişli take?
The distance is 45 kilometres. With traffic ignored the drive is 46 minutes; around 08:00, the busiest hour measured, it reaches 57 minutes.
What time of day is best to travel?
The quietest hour measured is 03:00, at 41 minutes. The busiest is 08:00, when the same drive takes 57. That is a 16 minute difference.
Can you reach Şişli by public transport?
Yes. The sampled itinerary takes 66 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 993 metres of walking, about 18 minutes, of which 244 metres are from the last stop to the address. A private transfer stops at the door.
What is the nearest rail station to Şişli?
Şişli, 635 metres away. The M2 lines call there.
Does Istanbul Airport (IST) have a metro connection?
Yes, the M11 line reaches the Istanbul Airport (IST) terminal.

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