Istanbul Airport (IST) to Zeytinburnu transfer
Private door-to-door transfer · about 53 km, 50 min · one 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 41STbus
At Kağıthane, change to the 41ST bus towards Topkapı.
Ride 16 stops and get off at Edirnekapı Kaleboyu.
19 minutes
- 93Mbus
At Edirnekapı Kaleboyu, change to the 93M bus towards Zeytinburnu.
Ride 13 stops and get off at Zeytinburnu Çarşı.
14 minutes
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
Choose your vehicle
Fixed prices for the 53 km Istanbul Airport (IST) → Zeytinburnu route. Pick the class that fits your group.

Eco Van
StandardUp to 75€48Reserve
Mercedes Vito / VW Caravelle
BusinessUp to 75€57Reserve
VIP Mercedes Maybach
VIPUp to 45€67Reserve
Mercedes Sprinter / VW Crafter
GroupUp to 1610€80Reserve
VIP Mercedes Sprinter Black
VIPUp to 1212€100Reserve
Mercedes E-Class
BusinessUp to 33€335Reserve
Mercedes S-Class
VIPUp to 33€604Reserve
Midibus
GroupUp to 2626€222Reserve
Bus
GroupUp to 46100€483Reserve
Included in every transfer
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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