✓ Up to date as of October 13, 2026

Havaist is the airport bus service of Istanbul Airport, connecting it with Taksim, Aksaray, Beşiktaş, Kadıköy and other districts, paid by bank card or Istanbulkart and used as a cheaper alternative to a taxi.

What it helps with

• Getting from Istanbul Airport to the city without a taxiHavaist buses run from Istanbul Airport to Taksim, Sultanahmet area (Aksaray), Beşiktaş, Kadıköy, Bakırköy and other districts for a fraction of a taxi fare.
• Paying without Turkish lira in cashFares are paid with a bank card or Istanbulkart on the bus, or in advance in the Havaist app, which shows a QR code to scan when boarding.
• Late-night arrivalsHavaist operates seven days a week around the clock on main lines, with departures adjusted to traffic.

About Havaist (Istanbul Airport buses)

Havaist runs bus lines between Istanbul Airport and districts on both sides of the city, including Taksim, Aksaray, Beşiktaş, Bakırköy and Kadıköy, as well as Sabiha Gökçen Airport. In January 2026 fares ranged from 150 TL to 258 TL depending on the route, with Taksim at 204 TL. Cash is not accepted: passengers pay by bank card or Istanbulkart on the bus, or buy a ticket in the Havaist app and scan its QR code. There are no seat reservations.

Key Features

• City lines: Buses serve major districts on the European and Asian sides.
• Card payment: Bank cards and Istanbulkart are accepted on board.
• App tickets: Tickets bought in the app are shown as a QR code.
• Around the clock: Main lines operate 24 hours, seven days a week.

How to Get Started

1. Follow the Havaist signs from the arrivals hall to the bus platforms.
2. Find the bus for your district on the departure boards.
3. Pay with a bank card or Istanbulkart when boarding, or scan the app QR code.
4. Get off at the main stop or an intermediate stop on the route.