How to get from Kabataş to Istanbul Airport (IST)
By Istanbul metro and rail you can travel from Kabataş to Istanbul Airport (IST) in about 55 minutes with 2 changes. Route: F1 + M2 + M11. Pay with an Istanbulkart or a contactless bank card.
~55 mintotal time2changes10stops
Step by step
- F1Kabataş → Taksim
Take the F1 line towards Taksim and ride 1 stop. About 2 min.
- Change to the M2 line at Taksim (walking and waiting ~6 min).
- M2Taksim → Gayrettepe
Take the M2 line towards Hacıosman and ride 3 stops. About 6 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.
Reverse: Istanbul Airport (IST) to KabataşLive route in Rayist
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