Istanbul Airport ↔ Sultanahmet: HAVAİST HVL-13
Istanbul Airport to Sultanahmet HVL-13 Timetable & Fare
HAVAİST HVL-13 runs directly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sultanahmet for 470 TRY. The listed journey time is 110 minutes. Current scheduled departures from the airport cover 05:00–23:45 at varying intervals; the route serves Eminönü İskele before terminating at Çatladıkapı in Sultanahmet.
For the return trip from Sultanahmet to Istanbul Airport, select City → Airport in the timetable below. Current scheduled departures from Çatladıkapı cover 03:00–22:15 at varying intervals. The return fare is also 470 TRY and the listed journey time is 110 minutes. Tickets are available from HAVAİST airport desks or online at hava.ist.
HVL-13 is the direct option for the historic peninsula. The M11 metro can be cheaper, but reaching Sultanahmet requires onward transfers after Gayrettepe. A metered taxi is door to door and available at any hour, but the final fare and journey time vary with traffic and route.
Sultanahmet
Departure and arrival points
City → Airport
Airport → City
HAVAİST: HAVAİST shuttles run regularly from Istanbul Airport to all Istanbul districts. Tickets available at HAVAİST desks inside the terminal or at hava.ist. Line codes (HVL-1, HVL-9, etc.) are displayed at ticket booths and bus stops.
Prices and schedules may change. Visit hava.ist for current information.
- İstanbul HavalimanıDeparture: Airport
- Eminönü İskele
- Çatladıkapı (Sultanahmet)Terminal stop
Return: Sultanahmet to Istanbul Airport
Travelling from Sultanahmet back to the airport? Switch to the "City → Airport" tab in the schedule above; the same operators run return services. Fares and journey times are identical in both directions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a direct HAVAİST bus from Istanbul Airport to Sultanahmet?▾
Yes. HAVAİST HVL-13 runs directly from Istanbul Airport to Çatladıkapı in Sultanahmet via Eminönü İskele. The fare is 470 TRY and the listed journey time is 110 minutes.
What is the HVL-13 timetable from Istanbul Airport to Sultanahmet?▾
Current HVL-13 departures from Istanbul Airport cover 05:00–23:45 at varying intervals. Check the Airport → City table and confirm the latest schedule at hava.ist.
What is the HAVAİST timetable from Sultanahmet to Istanbul Airport?▾
Current HVL-13 departures from Çatladıkapı cover 03:00–22:15 at varying intervals. Select City → Airport for the complete return timetable.
How much is HAVAİST from Istanbul Airport to Sultanahmet in 2026?▾
The current adult fare on HVL-13 is 470 TRY in either direction. Tickets are available at HAVAİST airport desks or online at hava.ist.
Where does HVL-13 stop in Sultanahmet?▾
The Sultanahmet terminus is Çatladıkapı. From the airport, HVL-13 also stops at Eminönü İskele before reaching Çatladıkapı.
How long does HAVAİST take from Istanbul Airport to Sultanahmet?▾
The listed HVL-13 journey time is 110 minutes. Actual arrival time can vary with road traffic.
Is metro or taxi better from Istanbul Airport to Sultanahmet?▾
HVL-13 is direct and fixed-price. The M11 metro requires onward transfers after Gayrettepe, while a metered taxi is door to door but costs more and varies with traffic.