Cheap Flights from Athens to Istanbul
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If you land at Istanbul Airport (IST / İstanbul Havalimanı), here are the main ways to reach Istanbul city center:
1. Metro / Public Transport
- Take the M11 metro line (under construction or operational in phases, check latest status) toward Kağıthane / Gayrettepe, then transfer to other metro lines or buses to reach the city center.
- Travel time: about 40–60 minutes depending on final destination and transfers.
- Fare: around TRY 15–20 (~€1–2).
2. Bus / Shuttle
- Havaist and IETT buses connect the airport with major city districts like Taksim, Sultanahmet, Beşiktaş.
- Travel time: 60–90 minutes depending on traffic and destination.
- Fare: around TRY 30–50 (~€1.5–2.5).
3. Taxi / Private Transfer
- Taxis are available outside arrivals.
- Travel time to central Istanbul: 40–60 minutes depending on traffic.
- Typical fare: TRY 250–350 (~€12–17).
- Private transfers can be prebooked for convenience.