Istanbul Airport (IST) to Tuzla transfer
Private door-to-door transfer · about 110 km, 81 min · one fixed price.
About this transfer
Landing on the European side of the city while your destination sits across on the Asian side means travelling across the entire metropolitan area. An Istanbul Airport (IST) to Tuzla transfer connects both sides directly, taking you from the terminal exit out toward the eastern edge of the city. We meet you at the arrivals gate with a name board, assist with your luggage, and lead you straight to your waiting vehicle.
Our route follows the Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu, bypassing the central city traffic to provide a steady passage to the Asian side. The drive covers 110 kilometres and typically takes our driver 81 minutes from the terminal doors to your specific street address. We track your flight schedule in real time, which means your driver stays ready at the gate whenever your plane lands.
Travelling between the two points on public transit requires boarding the M11 metro line to Gayrettepe before transferring onto the 251 bus. Passengers must then connect to the KM12 bus service, making for a long trip of 177 minutes with heavy luggage. We eliminate the need for transfers between trains and local buses by driving you directly to your final stop.
Our private service operates at a fixed rate from €92, offering a straightforward price for your entire travelling group. That price remains fixed regardless of traffic conditions on the road, with complimentary waiting time included for any flight delays. Your driver takes you across the city and delivers you smoothly to any residential address, hotel, or marina in Tuzla.
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
- €46 · TRY 2,582
- TRY 212
- Per person, four travelling
- €23 · TRY 1,291
- TRY 212
- Seats and luggage
- Up to 7 passengers, 5 bags, one price
- You carry them
- Journey time
- 81 min
- 177 min
- Stops on the way
- None, straight there
- 68 stops before yours
- Changes
- None
- 2 · M11 + 251 + KM12
- Where it drops you
- At the address itself
- 567 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
- 176 min · KM13 + 130Ş + 34AS + 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 88 minutes.
- 03:0075 minquietest
- 08:0078 min
- 13:0082 min
- 18:0083 min
- 22:0084 minbusiest
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
177 minutes, TRY 212, 2 change(s). 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 29 stops and get off at Selçuk Eraydın Anadolu İmam Hatip Lisesi.
65 minutes
- KM12bus
At Selçuk Eraydın Anadolu İmam Hatip Lisesi, change to the KM12 bus towards Deniz Harp Okulu.
Ride 33 stops and get off at Tuzla.
37 minutes
Arrival
Walk 149 metres from Tuzla to the address, about 2 minutes.
You walk 567 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 69 km on the Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu
- Nearest rail station
- Tuzla (Marmaray), 2311 m away
The airport is on the M11 metro line
Choose your vehicle
Fixed prices for the 110 km Istanbul Airport (IST) → Tuzla route. Pick the class that fits your group.

Eco Van
StandardUp to 75€92Reserve
Mercedes Vito / VW Caravelle
BusinessUp to 75€109Reserve
VIP Mercedes Maybach
VIPUp to 45€127Reserve
Mercedes Sprinter / VW Crafter
GroupUp to 1610€153Reserve
VIP Mercedes Sprinter Black
VIPUp to 1212€191Reserve
Mercedes E-Class
BusinessUp to 33€638Reserve
Mercedes S-Class
VIPUp to 33€1,150Reserve
Midibus
GroupUp to 2626€423Reserve
Bus
GroupUp to 46100€920Reserve
Included in every transfer
Frequently asked questions
- How much is a transfer from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Tuzla?
- The fixed price starts at €92 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 €23 · TRY 1,291 each.
- How long does the journey from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Tuzla take?
- The distance is 110 kilometres. With traffic ignored the drive is 88 minutes; around 22:00, the busiest hour measured, it reaches 84 minutes.
- Can you reach Tuzla by public transport?
- Yes. The sampled itinerary takes 177 minutes and needs 2 change(s): M11 + 251 + KM12.
- What does public transport cost?
- The İstanbulkart fare for the sampled itinerary is TRY 212 per person. The transfer's €92 is per vehicle, so it divides among the passengers.
- How far do you walk on public transport?
- The sampled itinerary involves 567 metres of walking, about 14 minutes, of which 149 metres are from the last stop to the address. A private transfer stops at the door.
- What is the nearest rail station to Tuzla?
- Tuzla, 2311 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 Tuzla use?
- Most of the journey runs on the Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu, about 69 kilometres of it.
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