Airport transfer

Istanbul Airport (IST) to Zeytinburnu transfer

Private door-to-door transfer · about 53 km, 50 min · one fixed price.

Distance
53 km
Duration
~50 min
Fixed price

About this transfer

Landing on the European side of the city brings you straight to the start of your journey toward the coast. Arranging an Istanbul Airport (IST) to Zeytinburnu transfer in advance means you walk through arrivals and meet our driver holding a personalized name board. The route covers 53 kilometres along the Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu, guiding you smoothly away from the main terminal area and into the city.

When you travel by road with us, we monitor your incoming flight schedule and provide luggage help as soon as you step outside the terminal. The private drive takes about 50 minutes, bringing your travel party straight to the door of your chosen hotel, guesthouse, or residential address. Our fixed price begins at €48 for the entire vehicle, giving your group a direct ride with no unexpected detours along the way.

Public transport runs from the airport terminal, but reaching this particular district requires navigating several different lines and surface vehicles across the city. You board the M11 subway to Kağıthane, transfer onto the 41ST bus toward Edirnekapı Kaleboyu, and switch once more onto the 93M bus to Zeytinburnu Çarşı. That journey involves two line changes alongside carrying your bags across walkways between stops.

Choosing public transit options extends your overall journey time across town to around 94 minutes. Managing heavy suitcases through multiple transfers and street stops can be demanding after spending hours in the air. Instead, we welcome you right at the terminal exit and drive you directly to your final destination in Zeytinburnu.

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
€24 · TRY 1,347
TRY 166
Per person, four travelling
€12 · TRY 674
TRY 166
Seats and luggage
Up to 7 passengers, 5 bags, one price
You carry them
Journey time
50 min
94 min
Stops on the way
None, straight there
34 stops before yours
Changes
None
2 · M11 + 41ST + 93M
Where it drops you
At the address itself
974 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
93 min · 93M + B46-Topkapı-Seyrantepe + 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 50 minutes.

  • 03:0047 minquietest
  • 08:0063 minbusiest
  • 13:0056 min
  • 18:0060 min
  • 22:0049 min

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

94 minutes, TRY 166, 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

    Ride 5 stops and get off at Kağıthane.

    22 minutes · every 15 minutes

  2. 41STbus

    At Kağıthane, change to the 41ST bus towards Topkapı.

    Ride 16 stops and get off at Edirnekapı Kaleboyu.

    19 minutes

  3. 93Mbus

    At Edirnekapı Kaleboyu, change to the 93M bus towards Zeytinburnu.

    Ride 13 stops and get off at Zeytinburnu Çarşı.

    14 minutes

  4. Arrival

    Walk 225 metres from Zeytinburnu Çarşı to the address, about 3 minutes.

You walk 974 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 34 km on the Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu
Nearest rail station
Zeytinburnu (M1A, Marmaray, T1), 948 m away

The airport is on the M11 metro line

Airport transfer

Choose your vehicle

Fixed prices for the 53 km Istanbul Airport (IST) → Zeytinburnu route. Pick the class that fits your group.

  • Eco Van

    Eco Van

    Standard
    Up to 75
    €48
    Reserve
  • Mercedes Vito / VW Caravelle

    Mercedes Vito / VW Caravelle

    Business
    Up to 75
    €57
    Reserve
  • VIP Mercedes Maybach

    VIP Mercedes Maybach

    VIP
    Up to 45
    €67
    Reserve
  • Mercedes Sprinter / VW Crafter

    Mercedes Sprinter / VW Crafter

    Group
    Up to 1610
    €80
    Reserve
  • VIP Mercedes Sprinter Black

    VIP Mercedes Sprinter Black

    VIP
    Up to 1212
    €100
    Reserve
  • Mercedes E-Class

    Mercedes E-Class

    Business
    Up to 33
    €335
    Reserve
  • Mercedes S-Class

    Mercedes S-Class

    VIP
    Up to 33
    €604
    Reserve
  • Midibus

    Midibus

    Group
    Up to 2626
    €222
    Reserve
  • Bus

    Bus

    Group
    Up to 46100
    €483
    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 Zeytinburnu?
The fixed price starts at €48 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 €12 · TRY 674 each.
How long does the journey from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Zeytinburnu take?
The distance is 53 kilometres. With traffic ignored the drive is 50 minutes; around 08:00, the busiest hour measured, it reaches 63 minutes.
What time of day is best to travel?
The quietest hour measured is 03:00, at 47 minutes. The busiest is 08:00, when the same drive takes 63. That is a 16 minute difference.
Can you reach Zeytinburnu by public transport?
Yes. The sampled itinerary takes 94 minutes and needs 2 change(s): M11 + 41ST + 93M.
What does public transport cost?
The İstanbulkart fare for the sampled itinerary is TRY 166 per person. The transfer's €48 is per vehicle, so it divides among the passengers.
How far do you walk on public transport?
The sampled itinerary involves 974 metres of walking, about 18 minutes, of which 225 metres are from the last stop to the address. A private transfer stops at the door.
What is the nearest rail station to Zeytinburnu?
Zeytinburnu, 948 metres away. The M1A, Marmaray, T1 lines call there.
Does Istanbul Airport (IST) have a metro connection?
Yes, the M11 line reaches the Istanbul Airport (IST) terminal.

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