Havaist Istanbul Airport Bus 2026: Stops, Times & Fares
Havaist is the official airport shuttle bus of Istanbul Airport (IST). It runs 24/7 to many city centres (Taksim, Kadıköy, Sultanahmet, the main Otogar, Beylikdüzü and more) and to Sabiha Gökçen. This page lists all 12 Havaist routes with current fares, stops and payment info.
HAVAİST uses a separate ticket; İstanbulkart is not the HAVAİST ticket. Buses leave from the transport floor below arrivals. Journey times vary with traffic.
Havaist Routes & Fares 2026
Route: İstanbul Havalimanı → 4. Levent → Zincirlikuyu Metrobüs → Beşiktaş → Taksim (Abdulhak Hamit Cad.)
Route: İstanbul Havalimanı → Ayvansaray → Ulubatlı → Aksaray Metro
Route: İstanbul Havalimanı → Büyükçekmece → Tüyap → Beylikdüzü (Marmarapark)
Route: İstanbul Havalimanı → Otogar (Esenler)
Route: İstanbul Havalimanı → Merter (Kocatepe)
Route: İstanbul Havalimanı → Tepeüstü → Yenisahra → Acıbadem Metro → Kadıköy
Route: İstanbul Havalimanı → Bahçeşehir Merkez → Avcılar Camii
Route: İstanbul Havalimanı → Başakşehir Metrokent → Halkalı İstasyon
Route: İstanbul Havalimanı → Arnavutköy → Arnavutköy Avlu AVM
Route: İstanbul Havalimanı → Kumburgaz → Silivri Otogar
Route: İstanbul Havalimanı → Sabiha Gökçen Havalimanı
Route: İstanbul Havalimanı → Eminönü İskele → Çatladıkapı (Sultanahmet)
How to Use Havaist (Boarding & Payment)
After landing at Istanbul Airport, follow the airport-coach and bus signs to the transport floor below arrivals. The coach shows its current line code and destination; verify the platform on the terminal display.
Buy a separate HAVAİST ticket; İstanbulkart is not valid as that ticket. Check the official channel for current payment methods. Children aged 0–5 travel free only on an adult's lap; a separate seat requires the full fare.
Havaist Contact
Call centre: 0850 222 0 487 · Web: hava.ist. Check the official channel for tickets and current payment methods.
Havaist, Frequently Asked Questions
What is Havaist and where does it go?
Havaist is the official shuttle bus of Istanbul Airport (IST). It runs to many city centres, Taksim, Kadıköy, Sultanahmet, the main Otogar (bus terminal), Beylikdüzü, Avcılar, Halkalı, and to Sabiha Gökçen Airport. All routes and fares are below.
What are Havaist times and how often does it run?
Havaist runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Frequency varies by route and time of day (more frequent at peak, sparser overnight). Departure times can shift with traffic. Open a route for current times.
How much are Havaist fares (2026)?
Fares depend on the route: 170–515 TRY. For example Taksim 470 TRY, Sultanahmet 470 TRY, Kadıköy 515 TRY, Otogar 370 TRY and Arnavutköy 170 TRY.
How do I pay on Havaist?
HAVAİST uses a separate ticket; İstanbulkart is not the HAVAİST ticket. Check the official sales channel for current payment methods.
Where do I catch Havaist at the airport?
Follow the airport-coach and bus signs to the transport floor below arrivals. Verify the current platform on the terminal display.
Havaist or the M11 metro, which is better?
The M11 metro to Gayrettepe is usually faster and cheaper (around 50 TRY). Havaist is more comfortable with luggage and drops you directly, without transfers, at centres like Taksim, Kadıköy and Sultanahmet. Choose based on your hotel's location.
What is the Havaist contact phone number?
Havaist call centre: 0850 222 0 487. You can also visit hava.ist for current schedules.