Airport transfer

Istanbul Airport (IST) to Tuzla transfer

Private door-to-door transfer · about 110 km, 81 min · one fixed price.

Distance
110 km
Duration
~81 min
Fixed price

About this transfer

Landing on the European side of the city while your destination sits across on the Asian side means travelling across the entire metropolitan area. An Istanbul Airport (IST) to Tuzla transfer connects both sides directly, taking you from the terminal exit out toward the eastern edge of the city. We meet you at the arrivals gate with a name board, assist with your luggage, and lead you straight to your waiting vehicle.

Our route follows the Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu, bypassing the central city traffic to provide a steady passage to the Asian side. The drive covers 110 kilometres and typically takes our driver 81 minutes from the terminal doors to your specific street address. We track your flight schedule in real time, which means your driver stays ready at the gate whenever your plane lands.

Travelling between the two points on public transit requires boarding the M11 metro line to Gayrettepe before transferring onto the 251 bus. Passengers must then connect to the KM12 bus service, making for a long trip of 177 minutes with heavy luggage. We eliminate the need for transfers between trains and local buses by driving you directly to your final stop.

Our private service operates at a fixed rate from €92, offering a straightforward price for your entire travelling group. That price remains fixed regardless of traffic conditions on the road, with complimentary waiting time included for any flight delays. Your driver takes you across the city and delivers you smoothly to any residential address, hotel, or marina in Tuzla.

How do you get there from the airport?

The published figures for every option, side by side. The choice is yours.

Private transfer
Public transport
Per person, two travelling
€46 · TRY 2,582
TRY 212
Per person, four travelling
€23 · TRY 1,291
TRY 212
Seats and luggage
Up to 7 passengers, 5 bags, one price
You carry them
Journey time
81 min
177 min
Stops on the way
None, straight there
68 stops before yours
Changes
None
2 · M11 + 251 + KM12
Where it drops you
At the address itself
567 m walk
How often it runs
Timed to your flight, no last departure
every 15 minutes
Going back to the airport
Any time you like
176 min · KM13 + 130Ş + 34AS + M11
Where you board
Arrivals hall, name board
İstanbul Havalimanı

The transfer price is per vehicle, shown here divided by the number of passengers. The public transport figure is the İstanbulkart fare calculated for the sampled journey. Lira equivalents of the euro figures use the official selling rate of August 26, 2026.

How long does the drive take, hour by hour?

Measured on an ordinary Tuesday. With traffic ignored entirely, the same drive is 88 minutes.

  • 03:0075 minquietest
  • 08:0078 min
  • 13:0082 min
  • 18:0083 min
  • 22:0084 minbusiest

Typical traffic estimates, not live traffic. Sampled on August 26, 2026; a real journey moves with weather, incidents and events.

Step by step on public transport

177 minutes, TRY 212, 2 change(s). Here is the sampled itinerary.

  1. İstanbul Metro
    M11metro

    At İstanbul Havalimanı, board the M11 metro towards Gayrettepe.

    • İhsaniye
    • Göktürk
    • Kemerburgaz
    • Hasdal
    • Kağıthane

    Ride 6 stops and get off at Gayrettepe.

    25 minutes · every 15 minutes

    Walk across to Köprülü Kavşak.

  2. 251bus

    At Köprülü Kavşak, change to the 251 bus towards Pendik.

    Ride 29 stops and get off at Selçuk Eraydın Anadolu İmam Hatip Lisesi.

    65 minutes

  3. KM12bus

    At Selçuk Eraydın Anadolu İmam Hatip Lisesi, change to the KM12 bus towards Deniz Harp Okulu.

    Ride 33 stops and get off at Tuzla.

    37 minutes

  4. Arrival

    Walk 149 metres from Tuzla to the address, about 2 minutes.

You walk 567 metres in total along the way. One itinerary sampled for a weekday daytime departure. Lines, timetables and fares change; check before you travel.

Route
About 69 km on the Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu
Nearest rail station
Tuzla (Marmaray), 2311 m away

The airport is on the M11 metro line

Airport transfer

Choose your vehicle

Fixed prices for the 110 km Istanbul Airport (IST) → Tuzla route. Pick the class that fits your group.

  • Eco Van

    Eco Van

    Standard
    Up to 75
    €92
    Reserve
  • Mercedes Vito / VW Caravelle

    Mercedes Vito / VW Caravelle

    Business
    Up to 75
    €109
    Reserve
  • VIP Mercedes Maybach

    VIP Mercedes Maybach

    VIP
    Up to 45
    €127
    Reserve
  • Mercedes Sprinter / VW Crafter

    Mercedes Sprinter / VW Crafter

    Group
    Up to 1610
    €153
    Reserve
  • VIP Mercedes Sprinter Black

    VIP Mercedes Sprinter Black

    VIP
    Up to 1212
    €191
    Reserve
  • Mercedes E-Class

    Mercedes E-Class

    Business
    Up to 33
    €638
    Reserve
  • Mercedes S-Class

    Mercedes S-Class

    VIP
    Up to 33
    €1,150
    Reserve
  • Midibus

    Midibus

    Group
    Up to 2626
    €423
    Reserve
  • Bus

    Bus

    Group
    Up to 46100
    €920
    Reserve

Included in every transfer

Instant confirmation
Fixed pricing
Free cancellation
Vetted chauffeurs

Frequently asked questions

How much is a transfer from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Tuzla?
The fixed price starts at €92 and is per vehicle, not per person. The vehicle at that price seats 7 with room for 5 bags, so a group of four pays €23 · TRY 1,291 each.
How long does the journey from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Tuzla take?
The distance is 110 kilometres. With traffic ignored the drive is 88 minutes; around 22:00, the busiest hour measured, it reaches 84 minutes.
Can you reach Tuzla by public transport?
Yes. The sampled itinerary takes 177 minutes and needs 2 change(s): M11 + 251 + KM12.
What does public transport cost?
The İstanbulkart fare for the sampled itinerary is TRY 212 per person. The transfer's €92 is per vehicle, so it divides among the passengers.
How far do you walk on public transport?
The sampled itinerary involves 567 metres of walking, about 14 minutes, of which 149 metres are from the last stop to the address. A private transfer stops at the door.
What is the nearest rail station to Tuzla?
Tuzla, 2311 metres away. The Marmaray lines call there.
Does Istanbul Airport (IST) have a metro connection?
Yes, the M11 line reaches the Istanbul Airport (IST) terminal.
Which road does the drive from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Tuzla use?
Most of the journey runs on the Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu, about 69 kilometres of it.

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