How to get from Esenler Bus Terminal to Istanbul Airport (IST)
By Istanbul metro and rail you can travel from Esenler Bus Terminal to Istanbul Airport (IST) in about 80 minutes with 2 changes. Route: M1B + M2 + M11. Pay with an Istanbulkart or a contactless bank card.
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Step by step
- M1BOtogar → Yenikapı
Take the M1B line towards Yenikapı and ride 6 stops. About 17 min.
- Change to the M2 line at Yenikapı (walking and waiting ~6 min).
- M2Yenikapı → Gayrettepe
Take the M2 line towards Hacıosman and ride 7 stops. About 14 min.
- Change to the M11 line at Gayrettepe (walking and waiting ~6 min).
- M11Gayrettepe → İstanbul Havalimanı
Take the M11 line towards Halkalı and ride 6 stops. About 32 min.
Times are estimates based on timetables and average running times, including an initial wait (~4 min) and changes. They may vary with crowding or disruptions.
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