Istanbul Airport (IST) to Şişli transfer
Private door-to-door transfer · about 45 km, 46 min · one 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 48Nbus
At Kağıthane, change to the 48N bus towards Emniyettepe.
Ride 9 stops and get off at Şişli.
9 minutes
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
Choose your vehicle
Fixed prices for the 45 km Istanbul Airport (IST) → Şişli 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
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 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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