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Flight Information

Distance1181 km
Flight Duration2 hrs 10 min
Pegasus
Popular AirlinePegasus
Popular AirportKSY Kars

Kars Airports

Istanbul City Center to Airport Transport

There are several transport alternatives from Istanbul city center to Istanbul Airport, including public buses, airport shuttles, metro connections, taxis, rental cars, and private transfers.

Bus

Municipal IETT buses connect different parts of Istanbul with Istanbul Airport. Journey time usually takes about 60-90 minutes, depending on the line and traffic.

  • H-1: Mahmutbey Metro - Istanbul Airport
  • H-2: Mecidiyekoy - Istanbul Airport
  • H-3: Halkali - Istanbul Airport
  • H-6: Mescid-i Selam / Arnavutkoy - Istanbul Airport
  • H-8: Haciosman / Sariyer - Istanbul Airport

Airport Shuttle

Havaist airport shuttles offer direct services from central points to Istanbul Airport. Average travel time is around 60-100 minutes, depending on the departure stop and traffic.

  • Taksim
  • Besiktas
  • Aksaray
  • Kadikoy
  • Bakirkoy

Metro / Tram

The M11 metro line serves Istanbul Airport. From the city center, passengers can use the M2 metro to Gayrettepe and transfer to M11 toward Istanbul Airport. The average journey takes about 45-70 minutes, depending on the starting point.

  • M2: Yenikapi / Taksim / Sisli-Mecidiyekoy / Gayrettepe
  • M11: Gayrettepe - Istanbul Airport

Taxi

Taxis are available 24/7 throughout Istanbul and provide a direct trip from the city center to Istanbul Airport. The average journey takes about 40-70 minutes, depending on traffic.

  • Available from hotels, taxi stands, and main squares
  • Suitable for passengers with luggage or late-night flights

Car Rental

Car rental companies have offices in central districts and usually offer airport drop-off options. Driving from the city center to Istanbul Airport takes about 40-70 minutes in normal traffic.

  • Pick-up from city-center rental offices
  • Drop-off at Istanbul Airport car rental area

Transfer

Private airport transfers provide door-to-door transport from hotels, apartments, or business addresses to Istanbul Airport. Advance booking is recommended, especially for early flights or group travel.

  • Private sedan, minivan, or VIP vehicle options
  • Fixed pick-up time and direct airport drop-off

There are several transport alternatives from Istanbul city center to Sabiha Gokcen Airport, including public buses, airport shuttles, metro connections, taxis, rental cars, and private transfers.

Bus

Municipal IETT buses connect central and well-connected districts with Sabiha Gokcen Airport. Travel time is usually around 60-120 minutes, depending on route and traffic.

  • E-10: Kadikoy - Sabiha Gokcen Airport
  • E-11: Kadikoy - Sabiha Gokcen Airport express route
  • 122H: 4. Levent - Sabiha Gokcen Airport

Airport Shuttle (Havas/Havabus)

Havabus offers direct airport shuttle services from central points to Sabiha Gokcen Airport. Average journey time is about 60 minutes from Kadikoy and 90 minutes from Taksim, depending on traffic.

  • Taksim - Sabiha Gokcen Airport
  • Kadikoy - Sabiha Gokcen Airport
  • Yenisahra - Sabiha Gokcen Airport

Metro / Tram

The M4 Kadikoy - Sabiha Gokcen Airport metro line provides a direct rail connection from Kadikoy to the airport. From European-side areas such as Sultanahmet or Taksim, passengers can connect via Marmaray, ferry, or metro to Kadikoy. Average total travel time is around 60-100 minutes.

  • M4 Metro: Kadikoy - Sabiha Gokcen Airport
  • Marmaray connection: Sirkeci or Yenikapi - Ayrilik Cesmesi - M4 Metro
  • Ferry connection: Eminonu or Karakoy - Kadikoy - M4 Metro

Taxi

Taxis are available 24/7 across Istanbul and offer door-to-door transport to Sabiha Gokcen Airport. The average journey takes about 45-90 minutes, depending on departure point and traffic.

Car Rental

Car rental companies have offices in major city-center areas, and many allow airport drop-off at Sabiha Gokcen Airport. This option is useful for travelers planning to continue outside Istanbul.

Transfer

Private airport transfers offer a comfortable door-to-door service from hotels, apartments, or business addresses to Sabiha Gokcen Airport. Advance booking is recommended, especially for early flights, groups, or travelers with extra luggage.

Airport to Kars City Center Transport

Kars Harakani Airport is about 6 km from Kars city center. Passengers can reach the center by airport shuttle, taxi, car rental, private transfer, and, when operating, local municipal airport services.

Bus

Municipal airport buses or local public services may operate between Kars Airport and central points in Kars, usually depending on flight arrivals and local scheduling. The average journey time to the city center is around 15 to 20 minutes.

  • Airport to Kars city center service
  • Airport to central Kars stops near main streets and public squares
  • Seasonal or flight-linked municipal services, where available

Airport Shuttle

Kars Airport is served by airport passenger shuttles, commonly operated locally rather than by a full Havas or Havabus network. Shuttle services usually connect the terminal with central Kars and may be timed around flights. The average travel time is about 15 to 20 minutes.

  • Kars Airport terminal
  • Kars city center
  • Central hotel and main road drop-off points, depending on the operator

Taxi

Taxis are available at Kars Airport 24/7 and offer the fastest door-to-door transport to hotels, offices, and residential addresses in Kars city center. The average taxi journey takes around 10 to 15 minutes, depending on traffic and weather conditions.

  • Airport taxi rank outside the terminal
  • Direct transfer to Kars city center hotels
  • Door-to-door travel to Kars Train Station, bus terminal, or central neighborhoods

Car Rental

Car rental is a practical option for travelers who want to explore Kars, Ani Ruins, Sarikamis, or the wider region independently. Rental offices operate at or near the airport, and vehicles are typically collected from the terminal exit or airport parking area.

  • Airport car rental offices
  • Terminal-exit vehicle pickup
  • Short-term and multi-day rental options for regional travel

Transfer

Private airport transfer is a comfortable option for passengers carrying luggage, families, ski travelers, or visitors arriving late at night. Booking in advance is recommended so the driver can meet you at the arrivals area and take you directly to your accommodation in Kars city center.

  • Pre-booked private car from Kars Airport
  • Hotel transfer to Kars city center
  • Private minivan options for groups and winter sports equipment

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Istanbul Average Temperature

Monday
30°C
Tuesday
30°C
Wednesday
20°C
Thursday
18°C
Friday
27°C
Saturday
28°C
Sunday
27°C

Kars Average Temperature

Monday
28°C
Tuesday
27°C
Wednesday
18°C
Thursday
19°C
Friday
28°C
Saturday
23°C
Sunday
22°C

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