Taxi & Transfers from Bakırköy, Istanbul to Istanbul Airport (IST)

How to Get from Bakirkoy to Istanbul Airport

By Public Bus

Havaist HVIST 10 starts at Bakirkoy Square then drives to the new airport. Coaches roll every thirty minutes in day time. The route crosses the coast road and joins the Northern Marmara highway. A trip lasts about fifty five minutes when traffic moves. The fare is eighty lira paid with Istanbulkart. One suitcase and one small bag ride free.

By Shuttle Bus

Private vans cover the gaps when city buses slow.

GoOpti and other firms run eight seat shuttles from the marina road. Seats must be booked online so your name is on the list. Vans leave on the hour and reach the terminal in forty five minutes.

A ticket costs about eight euro which includes bags and Wi Fi. Vehicles fill fast in summer evenings. Many late flyers choose a Bakirkoy to Istanbul Airport taxi-transfer to avoid waiting.

By Taxi

Yellow taxis wait on Incirli Street and near Carousel Mall. The fixed airport tariff starts around thirty euro and covers tolls and luggage. The drive is forty kilometres and takes forty five minutes if the ring road flows.

Two passengers can split the fare and pay a little more than a shuttle yet gain door to door comfort.

By Metro

Bakirkoy station sits on the Marmaray line. Trains run every ten minutes to Halkali. The ride is twelve minutes.

From Halkali you board Havaist HVIST 12 for the airport. The combo adds stairs and a wait so most travellers book a Bakirkoy to Istanbul Airport transfer when bags are heavy.

Private Transfer

You can pre book a Bakirkoy to Istanbul Airport taxi with Kiwitaxi.

The website shows the full fare before you pay. No meter surprise at the end.

Your driver meets you in the hotel lobby and tracks the flight. They wait one hour at no charge its a calm finish to the stay.

Economy cars cost about thirty five euro. A seven seat van stands near fifty. When four people share the van the price matches a shuttle.

Support answers in two minutes if plans shift and moves pickup without fee.

Vehicle Classes for Your Transfer

Select the cabin that fits people and bags then press confirm and the nearest car is sent.

• Economy – for 1 – 2 passengers
• Comfort – for families with luggage
• Minivan – for groups or strollers
• Business – for more space and quiet

The fare covers fuel parking and one hour of waiting.

Transfer with Children

Turkish law needs a child seat until 150 centimetres. Add age and weight when booking and the seat waits at pickup.

Transfer with Pets

Small pets travel in a carrier on your lap.

Medium and large dogs need a crate or belt harness.

The driver keeps the air on during summer so paws stay cool.

What to See in Istanbul Airport

The main plaza holds a museum with Anatolian art. It sits five minutes after passport control.

Sky decks line the domestic pier and show clear views of take off. Cafés pour Turkish tea and serve pistachio baklava under wide glass roofs.