Getting from the Istanbul Airport to the City Center | Luxury vs. Budget and Everything in Between!
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- Interested in booking a private shuttle for your trip? Great news! You can get a 10% discount through March 19th using the link below with the discount code WAYPOINT10:
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Join us in this video as we go over how to get from the Istanbul Airport to the city center. This is something all visitors have to figure out when they arrive here in Istanbul so we're going to do our best to prepare you for your arrival!
But instead of just telling you about the options, we have a little bit of a competition. One of us takes the luxury route in a private car, while the other takes the budget route using the metro.
How hard is it to navigate the metro from the airport? Is it worth the extra $$ to book a private transfer? Let's find out!
Here are the other options we discussed throughout the video...
The Havaist Airport Shuttle buses operate on a regular fixed route to around 40 destinations in the city. For more information on the routes, timetables, and pricing, you can visit their website:
www.hava.ist
Want more information on the metro? Timetables, fares, etc? You can visit:
www.metro.istanbul/Home
The IETT Municipal Public Buses operate on regular fixed routes departing to many destinations in the city. For more information and timetables, you can visit their website:
iett.istanbul
And finally, if you are interested, here is the rooftop bar we visited at the end of the video:
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Not having built the metro station inside the terminal building, or at least adjacent to it was a big planning oversight.
Terminal okadar çok buyuk ki alanı aslinda yanında hemen.
@@traderman6925Planlama düzgün yapılsa yanında değil içinde olurdu. Yürüme mesafesi gereksiz uzun.
it's because metro got build after the airport
I guess this was more to promote the private pick up service than explaining the various options.Should have explained how to get the Istanbul card, cost break down of metro and tram, price of Havarista bus
They also have Videos What you Need.
5 dollar for the metro 35 for the private car and 45 min difference in time.
Such a clever way to explain some of the options for people arriving in IST. Thank you for another useful video combined with excellent narration.!
Thank you so much for the kind words! And thank you for watching!! ☺️🤗
This is so helpful! Appreciate the visual experience!
Istanbul is the world's most visited destination of 2023 😮
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Excellent advice......thanks Jess &Myles
Very informative! Thank you!❤
Great tourist-selfies here, thanks. So interesting you seem to focus mainly on yourselves when visiting town. Keep up the interesting work!
Great video!! Love it! And it's really helpful information! I'll be looking for that M11 this week!
Thanks for the tip. Just booked for a trip in May and got my discount!
🤗🤗 hope you have a great trip!!
Very helpful, thank you for the awesome video, much appreciated
Thank you so much!!
I am heading to Istanbul in couple weeks and this is so helpful! All of your videos are amazing, thanks for the tips!
That’s so great to hear! Thank you and we hope you have a great trip!
So glad I found your account! I arrive in Istanbul on Monday, my first time there so all your information has been amazing! ❤
So happy to hear this! Hope you had a great trip!!
Thanks this is super helpful for my visit in a few weeks!
Yay so happy to hear this! We hope you have a great trip!
Amazing guide video. Thanks for that. Its gonna be usefull.
So happy you found it helpful, thank you for watching!
I’m visiting Istanbul in May for the first time. I saved for this trip for a while now. I’m definitely going to take the shuttle route lol. Thanks for this video!
Thanks so much for watching! We hope you have a great trip!
It was very fun to watch. Thanks
So happy to hear that! Thank you!!
Guys, I just wanted to say, I happened upon your Istanbul travel guide, and this video about four days before an unanticipated chance for a solo trip to Istanbul for fun. I’d never been before. Your travel guide and hints took so much of the worry away and gave me great ideas to fill four days. It turned out to be a spectacular trip. Thanks hugely to your guidance. Thank you so much and keep it going!
Ah John this makes us SO SO happy to hear! We are glad you had a great trip and thrilled to know our guide helped you!
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Thank you for the information, just in time, we arrive in Istanbul tomorrow evening. ❤❤
So glad we could help! We hope you have an amazing time here! Safe travels 🛫
Cool Vlog and welcome back 🇹🇷 great Idea to make a competition 🎉🎉
Thanks so much!!
You two are amazing!! Your energy is so much fun and easy going. Thanks for sharing this. I am subscribed and I will be in Istanbul in April. I was considering taking the metro from the airport but now I'm reconsidering. Wish me luck !! I hope I don't get lost 😅
Thanks so much for watching and we hope you have a great trip!!
You could've used Yenikapi station to transfer from M2 to Marmaray (B1) for one station (to Sirkeci). I used it just recently and it was quite convenient, it would be faster.
Do it with metro all the wey to Geyreteppe from there you can switch to Taksim and Isteklal blvd.
Oh my God such a useful amazing video! Thank you so much guys! Subscribed!
Thank you so much for the kind words!! ☺️☺️
Very nice! Thanks
Thank you!!
Just booked a private airport transfer and used your discount code! ❤❤❤
That’s so great! Glad we could help! Let us know how you like it! 😀
this was a great amount of information
So happy you found the video helpful!
Awesome video you guys! It was great to meet you both the other day at the Kebab joint - I'm still staying in Kadiköy and soaking up all the goodness! I leave in 2 weeks but am already thinking about when I can come back haha. What an incredible city Istanbul is!!
Ahh so happy to hear this and it was so wonderful to meet you!! We hope you enjoy the rest of your time here and maybe we’ll run into you again! ☺️☺️
Turkey like many countries eg Japan etc should have one common transportation card/kart , which could be used in all the cities of Turkiye because a card of one city cannot be used in another city and a tourist loses leftover money from the previous city card he/she has visited. I hope concerned authorities look into the matter. This could save a lot of time, money of the tourist and the hassles for obtaining a card of a new city...🌹☺️
Great Video thank you
Thanks for watching!!
@@WaypointofViewcould you recommend any hotel inside the airport without leaving the area?
Superr video,I like guy's vacation Istanbul with you ❤️, thank you for advice a private shuttle ❤. BIG HI 👋 FROM BALLWIN MO
Thank you - just booked airport car service through your link - 81 euro for two people in a mini van, and had we booked through the hotel it would have been at least 100 euro. Your videos are super helpful!
So happy you like our videos! We are thrilled to help! Hope you have an amazing trip!
Great video. Reminded me of some old Top Gear episodes when the guys on the show would race each other using different forms of transportation. I was initially going to use either the metro or the Havaist bus to get to my hotel but as I arrive close to rush hour, I've decided to just pay extra and have the comfort of a private shuttle. I appreciate the discount code!
Thanks so much for watching.. glad you enjoyed the video! We hope you have a great trip!
I am visiting at the end of the month, how much should I take in cash for the 10 days? Is card payment widespread in Istanbul or is it a cash society?
I’ve just discovered your channel and I love your content. Is it possible to negotiate another coupon code ?
Fun video. Must have missed the cutoff due to time difference as the promo code didn't work for me on PST.
Love your video and great timing for us, we are flying into Istanbul soon and i've been looking at the best options, we are both in our sixties staying in the Old City and after watching your video its a no brainer so we will book the same ride as yourself Jess, please could you inform me which to choose was it the Standard Sedan or Minivan and which provider? Thanking you both, Martin and Christine.
Hi there! So happy to hear you guys found our video helpful! We just checked with the company we booked through and the specific van they provided us was through TTG, but they assured us all the shuttle companies they partner with have nice vehicles.
Hi! Is Istanbul wheelchair accesible? Are the metro stations and local buses wheelchair accesible?
If I arrive to IST on the flight ✈️ TK 36 what should I do to get to the city center?
It’s always better to book a private shuttle as it drops you right at the hotel, it is highly inconvenient to lug around your suitcase and carry on all over the place and if you are travelling with friends it is quite budget friendly as well because you can split the cost . For regular travel and sightseeing Metro>>>Taxi any day!
Couldn’t agree more! ☺️☺️
Can you tell me how much is a private shuttle from airport to Sultanahmet please? I think the cost is high and there are just 2 of us :)
@eliluise I am from Pakistan and I went with 2 of my friends so each of our share was around 4800 pkr which is approximately 550 TL per person. We stayed at Shishane Beyoglu though which is a 5 minutes walk from Istaklal and Galata
@@fatimaabid5824 Thank you for the info. The price seems ok. Did you book online? What company did you take? Please give me some details.
@eliluise we booked through our travel agent , the private shuttle picked us exactly on time from Ist airport and dropped us off to our hotel (Aspera Golden horn).
Thank you for the useful information. However, when I was trying to book the shuttle in your link, I encountered several questions: 1. How do I decide the pickup time? My flight is scheduled to arrive IST at 17:55 on Friday. Not sure how long does it take to get to the pickup point (including the passport control and custom)? Any suggestion. 2. The reservation phone requests a phone number but I will only have eSIM for data. Without such phone number I cannot go thru the reservation. Suggestion? 3. Once finishing the ride, do I need to tip the driver? If yes, generally how much? TIA.
Great questions! You may want to also ask them these questions but I can share with you our thoughts based on our experience! As long as you provide your flight number when you reserve your car, they will know when they can expect you. So I would simply use your flight arrival time. With regard to tipping… 10% is customary. And finally for your phone number, use the number you are actively using prior to your trip. This way they can contact you with information about your booking if they need to before you arrive in the country. If you won’t have a number when you arrive then I would just add that as a note in your booking… I hope that helps!
Hello there and thank you both for this video. One question, since I will be arriving in Istanbul from outside Turkey, do the Istanbul card machines at the airport take credit card or will I need to get cash before buying the Istanbul card?
Not all the machines are the same but there should be at least one that will accept credit card.
What is the recommended tip for that private shuttle IST to that rooftop bar in old town ?
Typically tipping 10% for things like guides, private transfers, restaurants etc is acceptable in Turkey. Hope this helps!
Great information. First trip there and will be arriving next week. I tried to book but their website glitches on their payment page and doesn't process credit card information.
So sorry to hear that. We would recommend you reach out to them on WhatsApp if they have not already reached out to you. Here is their number. (+90) 539 669 1660.
The problem was trying to book/pay with the 3D secure feature on their website. Major U.S. based credit cards wouldn’t work. So I just selected “pay driver directly “ option rather than prepay. I also ran into this issue trying to make dinner reservations at a few restaurants. They either provided a work around or sent a different link.
Anyways- our transport is all set. Unfortunately I don’t think your 10% discount offer applies when “pay your driver option” is selected. Once selected the space to input your code disappears. (And I didn’t want to haggle over What’sApp). The company has been very helpful and responsive. So far so good. Fingers crossed!
Hi, that metro card is the Istanbulcard isn't?
I can use it on other public transportation.
I think this video will answer you questions.. How to Get a Public Transit Card in Istanbul | And Which One is RIGHT for You?!
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@@WaypointofView it did, thanks!
Hi the metro card machine do they take euro cash? Also is there a ticket desk too?
No, local currency only but at some you can use credit card. :)
Wow, it is very helpful video for me as I am visiting Istanbul in 2 weeks. Do you have any tips how to save on roaming fees for mobile internet connection?
Not sure who your mobile carrier is and what kind of international plans that might have, but you can always purchase a SIM card (we use Turkcell) once you arrive here.. or you can consider getting an E-sim. We always use Airalo for E-sims. :) airalo.tp.st/6mpltnen
@@WaypointofView Thank you, I've already installed Airalo. Let's see, how it works. Thanks again for your useful hints. 😉 👍
Do you guys know time the Metro stops running at IST? I'm planning to visit in May but the flight doesn't arrive til 11:45pm. Do they still run late at night for those folks who are arriving from 11pm-12:30am? thanks so much. This video was still very helpful.
Looks like it stops running at 11:40pm… the Havaist bus can be a good budget alternative for you at that hour.depending on where you are going in the city.
@@WaypointofView Ooo great! Thank you so much. I will look into this.
Thank you for a very useful video.
I have heard many bad things about Uber service in Istanbul. Long waiting time and the fees that you are charged by the driver are higher than what you see in the Uber app. Many say that it is a scam and warn against using Uber or even a standard taxi service.
If you can test the Uber and give us a recommendation of whether it is good to use in Istanbul or not.
Unfortunately I would say what you have heard can be true, but it is by no means across the board..
It’s not every taxi driver, but yes, taxi scams and frustrating situations when trying to use taxis/ Uber do happen here… ex/ long wait times, not being able to find someone to accept your ride, cancelled rides, accepting the ride and then messaging saying it’s going to be more $$ than the app shows, starting the base fare off higher than it should be, taking the “long” route to drive up the fare, and finally inputting a higher fare in the app at the end of the ride than what the meter shows. We have seen it all!
Again it’s not every time but it does happen. Our general rule of thumb is to avoid taxis (and Uber) whenever possible here.. there are sometimes you just can’t avoid it.. but if you can, you should.
Hey there
Is it easy to get Turkish Lira at the airport from an official bank ATM for buying the Istanbul Card? Thanks!
Yes there are tons of ATMs and exchange counters in the arrivals hall 😊 hope you have a great trip!
Hi. Nice video, really helpful. We used your suggestion for the airport transfer but your discount code doesn't work, oh well. Still was ok. Thanks
Ah so sorry about that, it seems like there was an error with the code but it has been corrected now. If you have already reserved without the discount, you can contact them via WhatsApp and they should give you the appropriate credit. If you have not yet booked and you are still interested, the discount code is now working properly. :)
Travelling to Istanbul next week so this is very useful, thank you. Can you please share the price Myles has paid for the public transportation as well? I understood Istanbulkart is 70 TL but how much would each connection cost? Thank you lots guys!
Thanks for watching! I think he mentioned it briefly at the end.. it was under $5 total… probably somewhere around $3-$4 for the 4 connections. Hope you have a great trip!
Thank you @@WaypointofView 😊
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Does the uber app not allow credit card payments through the app in Istanbul?
Yes, they do ☺️ (the driver will just input the taxi meter rate and then Uber adds and additional fee)
Hi there, sorry for the random question but wanted to ask someone who lives in Turkey. I'm planning to visit Istanbul arriving 16th April, and i noticed that Eid finishes on 12th April. I just wondering will everything such as shops, markets, touristy type things be open again the following week? Thanks in advance Kevin
All of the places are open even in holidays
You mean, everything in Istanbul has usual working hours also during Ramazan, right? It.s Ramazam time now.
When booking private transfer, where do we use your discount code?
Thanks so much for watching! You enter the discount code at the very end on the check out page where you enter your credit card information.
You need to first select the pick up/drop off locations, dates, time.. then you click on “search.” Then you select the car and click on “book.” Then it will take you to a page to enter all of your personal information.
Once you click on “select payment methods,” it will take you to the page to enter your credit card information, and on this page there is a spot to enter the discount code.
Once you enter the discount code, it will show you the updated total price before you have to complete the transaction.
Hope this helps and we hope you have a great trip!!
Hii, i wanted to ask, how to book istanbul places tickets online like dolmabache, topkapi, galata, bascilica. I checked out Head out and epass but I am still confused whether they are good to go. Plz help
I visited Dolmabahce and Topkapi on January 2024..i bought ticket there. I didnt booked. Just went to ticket counter there..
Hi, how long was the transfer from M11 to M2 Lines?
I ran between trains so it was probably quicker for me than most… I would say you should give yourself about 10-15 minutes between trains. There are several escalators then a few hundred meters between lines before you get to the M2 platform.
@@WaypointofView Thank you so much and lastly do you know how much it costs for the M11 ride airport to Gayrattepe only?
What is the name of the company that’s you recommend?
www.tranigo.com/en/istanbul?aid=571 ☺️
Just get a taxi from the taxi lane outside the airport lol. It's like £30 to somewhere like Ataşehir.
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I took bus to reach city center. I visited Istanbul on January 2024.
How much it cost to you
@@JonesKumar-mm5lg i went to Aksaray Station because its the shortest station to our hotel at Fatih. Its 134 lira.
I watched the entire video. It's a pity I realised towards the end that it was scripted and biased to promote the 10% voucher for the private transfer, because otherwise, the rest of the content is good.
yes, it is a promotional video and that should have been clearly stated at the beginning and throughout the video, but they are not lying about the different modes of travel. They are stating the facts and the pros and cons of both methods. I found this video helpful and balanced. Its the fault of the planners, placing the metro station so far away from the terminal and the terribly long transfers between metro lines.
not a big deal, but the private shuttle discount code doesn't work
It should be valid until March 19th.. we will look into this! Thanks for the heads up!
So sorry about this, it seems like there was an error with the code but it has been corrected now. If you have already reserved without the discount, you can contact them via WhatsApp and they should give you the appropriate credit. If you have not yet booked and you are still interested, the discount code is now working properly. :)
@@WaypointofView nice, thanks for checking
Private transfer seems better
Hahah agreed!! ☺️😊😂
@@WaypointofView your advice should we pay them cash? I booked a shuttle service from IST to Fatih and then back to the airport again. So not sure whether to trust their services and pay before the time or cash on the day
+1 from me 😂😂😂
😂🙏☺️ thank you so much!!
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I don't know how long you have been living in Istanbul, but your pronunciation...not good.
If you've been living in Istanbul for over a year, why have you not learned how to pronounce any location names properly?
Metro is fast and cheap
Very informative! Thank you!❤
Thanks so much for watching!!