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Good to know
- IATA code
- IST
- ICAO code
- LTFM
- Terminals
- 1
- To city centre
- 36 km
- Drive time
- 60 min
- Main road
- O-7
- Transport to the centre
- Metro · Bus · Taxi
- Time zone
- Europe/Istanbul
- Currency
- TRY
- Driving side
- Right-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 3
- Off-airport offices
- 3
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Rental desks at Istanbul Airport
Desks in the terminals and offices nearby, with the distance from the airport.
Outside the airport
Offices 3
At Istanbul Airport
Istanbul Airport sits in the Arnavutköy district on the European side of Istanbul. Istanbul Airport has 1 terminal. Istanbul is 36 km away, about 60 minutes via the O-7; there is also a metro, a bus and taxis.
Picking up and returning
Shuttles at the airport
There is no rail or bus transfer system inside the terminal building, so passengers walk or take a buggy service. Four buggy stations serve the terminal: the western one opposite gate C1, the eastern one opposite gate E1, and a northern one past the stairs down to the D gates, all in international departures, plus one in the domestic section.
Driving to the airport
Drivers can approach the airport on the D.020 highway, which serves as an alternative to the main motorway route.
Public transport into town
Trains on the M11 metro line run east from the airport to Gayrettepe and west to Arnavutköy, and the extension to Halkalı is also open. A mainline railway to Çatalca and Halkalı is planned, but its construction has been delayed.
Other airports near Istanbul
Istanbul has 2 more airports: Atatürk Airport (ISL) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Atatürk Airport takes no scheduled flights.
Popular searches at Istanbul Airport
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Rules of the road in Turkey
- Speed limits
- 50 / 90 / 130 km/h
- Alcohol limit
- 0.5 ‰
What kind of car do you need?
Typical capacity for the category — the exact model is confirmed by the rental company at booking.
Frequently asked questions
Turkey: which side of the road do they drive on?
On the right. Speed limits are posted at the roadside and differ between towns, open roads and motorways.
Which currency will I be charged in?
Prices are usually set in TRY. The rental company sets both the price and the deposit, and shows them before you book.
Can I drive the car into another country?
Sometimes, but only if the rental company allows it, and it often costs extra. Check the terms before you book.
How far is Istanbul from the airport?
36 km, about 60 minutes by car via the O-7.
What are the speed limits in Turkey?
50 km/h in towns, 90 km/h on open roads, 130 km/h on motorways.
Which car rental companies serve Istanbul Airport?
Near the airport: 3 independent offices.