Transport guide
Transport & logistics
Airports, stations, and key transport hubs to help you start your trip smoothly and not get lost on day one.
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Airport & metro
Published transport pages
Istanbul Airport (IST) to the cityAirport
The main arrival scenario for many trips: bus, taxi, or transfer. The best choice depends not only on budget but on time of day, district, and arrival fatigue.
Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to the cityAirport
SAW often creates more nervous logistics than IST: the Asian side, longer access to many tourist districts, and a higher cost of mistakes after a late arrival.
Istanbulkart, ferries, trams, and metro without unnecessary confusionCity transport
Istanbul's main mobility logic is not one metro system but a mix of tram, ferry, metro, and a realistic understanding of the city's terrain.