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8411 Km
10 hour 30 min
Taipei Songshan Airport

Transportation to Istanbul Airport from the City Center

Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Airport is accessible by car using the TEM highway. Take the Sabiha Gökçen Airport exit off the TEM highway and follow the signs to the airport. The airport is also accessible by city buses and Havataş shuttles. There is an outdoor parking lot and a multi-story parking lot at the airport. There are some private parking facilities located around the airport that travelers can also use.   

Taxi

The fastest and most convenient way to get to Sabiha Gökçen Airport is by taxi. However, when taking a taxi the most important factor to consider is the traffic, especially during rush hour. If you plan to take a taxi to the airport we recommend checking the traffic before you leave and planning accordingly.

Havabus

Havabus shuttle buses provide transportation between Sabiha Gökçen Airport and central locations in the city like Taksim on the European side and Kadıköy and Yenisahra on the Anatolian side. The shuttle buses provide quick and comfortable transportation to and from the airport every 30 minutes.

Marmaray

The Marmaray is a particularly convenient means of transportation for those coming from the European side of the city. Those on the European side can get on at Yenikapı, take the Marmaray to the Ayrılık Çeşmesi stop, from there get on the Kadıköy-Kartal metro to Kartal and then either take a taxi or public bus to Sabiha Gökçen Airport.

Bus

The Sabiha Gökçen Airport is also accessible by public bus.

Lines that operate between central locations in the city and the airport are as follows: E3 - 4.Levent - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E9 - Bostancı - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E10 - Kadıköy - Kurtköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E11 - Kadıköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E18 - Altunizade - Ümraniye - Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 16S - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport - Metrobus Uzuncayır, KM20 - Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, KM22 - Cevizli - Kartal Metro - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 132H Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, and 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.

Metro

Starting in Kadikoy on the Anatolian side of the city, the metro passes through many stations like Kozyatağı, Bostancı, Küçükyalı, and Maltepe. Get off at the Kartal stop. From here you can take a bus or taxi to the airport.

Rental Cars

The airport is accessible by car, so another option is to rent a vehicle for transportation. There are many car rental agencies located in the city from which you can rent a car and drive to the airport. You can return your rental car at the airport by notifying them in advance.

Airport Information

Simit Sarayı, Center Point, Mc Donald’s, Mc D Cafe, İstanbul Cafe, Drive Inn Cafe, Burger King, Popeyes, Sbarro, Usta Dönerci, Kahve Dünyası and Starbucks are located in the departures hall. Kahve Dünyası, Secco Kafe, Usta Dönerci, Burger King, Sbarro, Mc Donald’s, Trattoria Milano, Heroes Sports Bar, Grab&Fly and Gate Café are located after passport control for international departures. Kahve Dünyası, Burger King, Mc Donald’s, Center Point, Turkish Kitchen, Kıvanç Gökçe Büfe, Grab&Fly, Simit&Çay and Coca Cola Gate Café are located after the security checkpoint in the domestic terminal. Kahve Dünyası, Karafırın, Simit Sarayı and Burger King are located in the arrivals hall. Fly Café is located in the outdoor parking lot. The following passenger lounges offer comfortable and convenient services at Sabiha Gökçen Airport: LGM CIP Lounge, Wings Lounge, Lounge İstanbul International Flights and Turkish Airlines Lounge. The Setur duty free retail stores offer a rich selection of products. 

Last Updated: 10 Jun 2019

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Atatürk Airport is accessible by taxi, airport shuttles, metro, and buses. You can also choose to drive your personal car and park in the parking lot for a certain fee. The airport is equipped with an outdoor lot and an indoor multi-story lot.  

Taxi

The fastest and most convenient way to get to Atatürk Airport is by taxi. However, when taking a taxi the most important factor to consider is the traffic. Hitting the road during rush hour runs the risk of missing your flight. If you plan to take a taxi to the airport we recommend checking the traffic before you leave and planning accordingly.

Havabus

The Havabus shuttle buses provide transportation between Atatürk Airport and central locations in the city. The Havataş shuttles provide service to and from Taksim and the Yenikapi IDO Pier every 30 minutes.

Bus

Atatürk Airport is also accessible from the city center by bus. You can get to Atatürk Airport using the TH-1 bus from Taksim and YH-1 bus from Yenikapi.

Metro

One of the fastest ways to get to the airport is by metro. The metro passes through many locations, such as Yenikapı, Aksaray, Fatih, Topkapı, and Esenler Otogar and goes directly into the airport.

Rental Cars

You can rent a car from rental agencies such as AVIS, Budget, or Europcar both at the airport and at various locations in the city. You can also return your rental vehicle to the airport branch of the aforementioned companies. If you are traveling between multiple places make sure to specify your vehicle pick up and drop off location.

Airport Information

Caffe Nero, Starbucks Coffee and Simit Sarayı are located in the international arrivals hall. Popeyes, Sbarro, Caffe Nero, Simit Sarayı, Cakes & Bakes, Turcuisine, Sweet Deligts, Quick Asia, Efes Beerport, The Greenport, Starbucks Coffee, Cafe-Inn, Eat & Go, Coca-Cola Cafe, Kitchenette, Flight Point and Zero Café are located in the international departures hall. Simit Sarayi is located in the domestic arrivals hall. Kantin, The Greenport, Kokpit, Tadında Anadolu, Cakes & Bakes, Starbucks Coffee, Cafe-Inn, Burger King and Sbarro are located in the domestic departures hall.

The Primeclass Lounge, Akbank Wings Lounge, Comfort Lounge, Emirates Lounge, Sky Team Lounge and TTNET Platin Lounge are located in the international terminal. The THY CIP Lounge, Akbank Wings Lounge and Primeclass Lounge are located in the domestic terminal. The ATÜ retail stores provide duty free shopping services.

Last Updated: 10 Jun 2019

Transportation to Taipei City Center from Airport

Taipei Songshan Airport

Taiwan’s capital Taipei is the largest city in the country, welcoming millions of visitors every year. The city is also home to what was once the world’s tallest buildingthe famous Taipei 101, until the Burj Khalifa building was constructed in Dubai.

With its unique culture, interesting architecture, and vibrant nightlife, Taipei has become a holiday paradise and popular tourist destination. Taipei has a very modern and extremely useful public transportation system, offering visitors a variety of transportation alternatives. The city has 5 different metro lines that operate from 6 am to midnight. The metro system is one of the easiest ways to get around in the city. The metro lines run every 5 minutes.

You can buy a ticket for the metro from the machines located at the station or from a ticket sales office. Metro tickets can be purchased as a single use ticket or as a 1-5 day use ticket. Ticket prices vary between 20 – 380 New Taiwan Dollars. There are also many bus lines and bus stations located in the city. You can purchase a ticket for the bus at the machines located at the bus stops. The official language in the country is Chinese however since Taipei is such a popular tourist destination signs displaying information about bus stops, metro lines, and schedules at the bus stops and metro stations are in English.

Since the public transportation system is highly developed and quite safe in the city, taxis are used for comfort rather than necessity. The taxi fares are set and taxis will run according to these fixed rates. The biggest problem with taxis is the fact that most taxi drivers don’t speak English. So it is a good idea to have the name of your destination written down in Chinese with you to show the taxi driver. There are also taxis that are operated by the government and taxis companies, with the aim of further developing tourism, that offer reasonably priced city tours and feature 3 different routes.    

Renting a bike is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore the city. Youbike provides this bicycle rental service and features rental spots located in most parts of the city. You can rent a bike using your credit card at most stations and when you’re finished you can return your bike at any station that is convenient. Your credit card will be charged for the amount of time you use the bike for. Renting a bike costs 10 New Taiwan Dollars for every 30 minutes.

Taoyuan International Airport is located about 50 km west of central Taipei. Despite having a great metro system within the city there is no direct metro access to the airport. In terms of public transportation there are high-speed trains that provide transportation to the city center. However, the most preferred method of transportation to get to the city center from the airport is by shuttle service. There are many private companies that provide shuttle services to and from. For those who want a more convenient and private method of transportation consider taking a taxi or renting a car from the airport.

High-speed Train

There is a high-speed train station located in close proximity to the airport. There are shuttles that depart from the airport arrivals terminal every 10 minutes and provide transportation to the train station. To go to the city center you must take train THSR. The train ride to the city from the airport takes about 30 minutes. From this station you can also get to many other parts of the city.

Taxi

There are taxi stands that operate 24 hours a day, located at the exit of both terminals. Taxis are a convenient method of transportation to get to the city center. A taxi to central Taipei costs around 1,000 New Taiwan dollars.

Shuttle Services

To get to the city center from the airport you could also use comfortable shuttle services. There are various private companies who offer shuttle services to the city center from Taoyuan International Airport. These shuttles to the city take about 30 minutes.

Rental Car

If you don’t prefer public transportation there are many rental car companies that you can rent a car from. After picking the most appropriate vehicle for your needs you can enjoy a convenient method of transportation to the city. There are various rental car companies that have offices at the airport. We recommend getting in contact with the rental car company beforehand to book your vehicle in advance. If you don’t want to drive in a foreign city then you can also hire a chauffeured vehicle.

Hotel Shuttles

Taipei is a very popular tourist destination so there are many hotels located in the city. The majority of these hotels offer airport shuttle services. These shuttle services are particularly alluring if you’re traveling with a big group of people. Hotel shuttles provide comfortable and quick transportation to the city. If you book your hotel’s airport shuttle service in advance, a driver will be waiting for you in the baggage claim area holding a card with your name on it when you land.

Airport Information

Taoyuan International Airport is located 60 km from the city center. It is the largest airport in Taiwan and one of the busiest airports in the world in terms of international passengers.

There is a rail system that transports passengers between terminals 1 and 2. The TTIA Skytrain is a free inter-terminal service. The train runs ever 2-4 minutes from 6 am to 10 pm; from 10 pm to midnight the train runs every 4-8 minutes. To use the train between midnight and 6 am you need to call it by pressing the call button at the station.

Terminals 3 and 4 are scheduled to be completed soon and an underground transit system connecting those terminals is being created. To date the airport has received several awards for its quality of service, safety, and employees. Taoyuan International Airport offers passengers a variety of services and amenities, from stores where you can go shopping to eating and drinking venues.

If you’re interested in aviation then you should visit the Chung Cheng Aviation Museum, which was built by Boeing in 1981. The aviation museum is located in the southeastern part of Taoyuan International Airport. The Songshan Airport is another airport located in Taipei. Until the Taoyuan International Airport opened in 1979, Songshan Airport was an important airport in handling international passenger traffic to the city. Today the airport serves mostly charter flights to and from China. The airport is also used for international and domestic flights operated by limited airline companies. 

Last Updated: 18 Apr 2019

Taoyuan Intl. Airport

Taiwan’s capital Taipei is the largest city in the country, welcoming millions of visitors every year. The city is also home to what was once the world’s tallest buildingthe famous Taipei 101, until the Burj Khalifa building was constructed in Dubai.

With its unique culture, interesting architecture, and vibrant nightlife, Taipei has become a holiday paradise and popular tourist destination. Taipei has a very modern and extremely useful public transportation system, offering visitors a variety of transportation alternatives. The city has 5 different metro lines that operate from 6 am to midnight. The metro system is one of the easiest ways to get around in the city. The metro lines run every 5 minutes.

You can buy a ticket for the metro from the machines located at the station or from a ticket sales office. Metro tickets can be purchased as a single use ticket or as a 1-5 day use ticket. Ticket prices vary between 20 – 380 New Taiwan Dollars. There are also many bus lines and bus stations located in the city. You can purchase a ticket for the bus at the machines located at the bus stops. The official language in the country is Chinese however since Taipei is such a popular tourist destination signs displaying information about bus stops, metro lines, and schedules at the bus stops and metro stations are in English.

Since the public transportation system is highly developed and quite safe in the city, taxis are used for comfort rather than necessity. The taxi fares are set and taxis will run according to these fixed rates. The biggest problem with taxis is the fact that most taxi drivers don’t speak English. So it is a good idea to have the name of your destination written down in Chinese with you to show the taxi driver. There are also taxis that are operated by the government and taxis companies, with the aim of further developing tourism, that offer reasonably priced city tours and feature 3 different routes.    

Renting a bike is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore the city. Youbike provides this bicycle rental service and features rental spots located in most parts of the city. You can rent a bike using your credit card at most stations and when you’re finished you can return your bike at any station that is convenient. Your credit card will be charged for the amount of time you use the bike for. Renting a bike costs 10 New Taiwan Dollars for every 30 minutes.

Taoyuan International Airport is located about 50 km west of central Taipei. Despite having a great metro system within the city there is no direct metro access to the airport. In terms of public transportation there are high-speed trains that provide transportation to the city center. However, the most preferred method of transportation to get to the city center from the airport is by shuttle service. There are many private companies that provide shuttle services to and from. For those who want a more convenient and private method of transportation consider taking a taxi or renting a car from the airport.

High-speed Train

There is a high-speed train station located in close proximity to the airport. There are shuttles that depart from the airport arrivals terminal every 10 minutes and provide transportation to the train station. To go to the city center you must take train THSR. The train ride to the city from the airport takes about 30 minutes. From this station you can also get to many other parts of the city.

Taxi

There are taxi stands that operate 24 hours a day, located at the exit of both terminals. Taxis are a convenient method of transportation to get to the city center. A taxi to central Taipei costs around 1,000 New Taiwan dollars.

Shuttle Services

To get to the city center from the airport you could also use comfortable shuttle services. There are various private companies who offer shuttle services to the city center from Taoyuan International Airport. These shuttles to the city take about 30 minutes.

Rental Car

If you don’t prefer public transportation there are many rental car companies that you can rent a car from. After picking the most appropriate vehicle for your needs you can enjoy a convenient method of transportation to the city. There are various rental car companies that have offices at the airport. We recommend getting in contact with the rental car company beforehand to book your vehicle in advance. If you don’t want to drive in a foreign city then you can also hire a chauffeured vehicle.

Hotel Shuttles

Taipei is a very popular tourist destination so there are many hotels located in the city. The majority of these hotels offer airport shuttle services. These shuttle services are particularly alluring if you’re traveling with a big group of people. Hotel shuttles provide comfortable and quick transportation to the city. If you book your hotel’s airport shuttle service in advance, a driver will be waiting for you in the baggage claim area holding a card with your name on it when you land.

Last Updated: 10 Jun 2019

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Which airports can I use for Istanbul-Taipei flights?

For Istanbul-Taipei flights, you can use Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport, Istanbul Airport as departure airport, and Taipei Songshan Airport, Taoyuan Intl. Airport for arrival.

How many kilometers is the flight distance from Istanbul-Taipei and how long does the flight take?

The flight distance between Istanbul-Taipei is 8411 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 10 hour 30 minutes.

Which day is the most convenient for Istanbul-Taipei flights?

When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Istanbul-Taipei flights is Tuesday.

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