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How to Get from Ağrı City Center to Ağrı Ahmed-i Hani Airport

The distance between Ağrı city center and Ahmed-i Hani Airport is approximately 8.5 kilometers. You can reach the airport in about 15 minutes using airport shuttle services departing from the city center. If you prefer a faster or more comfortable option, you can also choose from taxis, car rentals, or private transfer services. Trips made by private transportation generally take no longer than 10 minutes.

Public Transportation

Airport Shuttle

There are no direct municipal bus or minibus routes from Ağrı city center to the airport. Instead, airport shuttle services operate from several central locations in the city. For example, companies such as Pinaşya Turizm and Mefser Turizm, in collaboration with AnadoluJet, offer shuttles that run in line with flight schedules, allowing you to reach the airport in around 15 minutes.

Shuttles depart directly to the airport from Malazgirt, Doğubeyazıt, Kütüphane (Library), Municipal Business Center, Teachers’ Lodge (Öğretmenevi), Old Bus Terminal, Clock Tower, and New Bus Terminal.

For detailed information about these shuttle services, you can call:

(0472) 616 63 63

(0472) 312 67 72

Private Transportation Options

Taxi

Taking a taxi is one of the most convenient ways to reach the airport from the city center. You can either get a taxi from one of the main taxi stands or call one to your location. Taxis operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Some taxi stands in Ağrı include:

• İnan Taksi: (0472) 215 48 08
• Acar Taksi: (0472) 215 44 12
• Özlem Taksi: (0472) 215 22 25

The average taxi fare from the city center to the airport ranges between 18–23 TL, and the trip typically takes about 10 minutes.

Car Rental

If you are visiting Ağrı for a few days, renting a car can be a more flexible and comfortable option than relying on public transportation or taxis. You can pick up your rental car at the airport upon arrival and return it there when departing.

Some car rental companies operating in the city center and at the airport include:

• Ağrı Dağı Oto Kiralama: 0544 318 51 91
• Ağrı Oto Kiralama: 0533 656 19 11
• Azizoğlu Oto Kiralama: 0472 215 90 03

Traveling via the D965 highway, it takes about 10 minutes to reach the airport by car.

About Ağrı Ahmed-i Hani Airport

• The distance between the city center and the airport is 8.5 km.
• It was opened to civilian air traffic in 1997 and serves approximately 300,000 passengers annually.
• The airport offers regular flights operated by AnadoluJet to Ankara Esenboğa Airport and by Turkish Airlines to Istanbul Atatürk Airport.
• Facilities include a 100-vehicle capacity parking lot, cafés, restaurants, lounges, VIP lounges, banking services, car rental and transfer offices, and a market. A new covered parking area is currently under construction.
• In July 2015, the airport’s name was officially changed from “Ağrı Airport” to “Ağrı Ahmed-i Hani Airport”, which remains its name today.

About Transportation in Istanbul

In Istanbul, selected as Europe's cultural capital, the transportation network is so developed that you can reach anywhere you want using public transportation. However, traffic congestion can sometimes occur due to the city's population and the influx of tourists year-round, regardless of the season. The metro is used as the main transportation vehicle on both the Anatolian and European sides. It is considered the best alternative as it does not get stuck in traffic. Municipal buses and minibuses are the other alternatives. The metrobus and ferries, among public transportation vehicles, serve to connect the two continents. You can use the IstanbulKart on all public transportation vehicles except for minibuses. If you don't have an IstanbulKart, you can buy a single-use ticket from ticket machines. In addition to public transport, taxis are frequently preferred for inner-city transportation due to their very affordable prices.

How to Get to the City Center from Sabiha Gökçen Airport?

Sabiha Gökçen Airport is located approximately 15 kilometers from the Pendik Sea Bus Pier and Pendik Train Station. The airport is about 50 km from Taksim and 40 km from Kadıköy. Therefore, while you can reach Sabiha Gökçen Airport via public transport like buses, as well as Marmaray and metro connections, you can also get there by renting a car or calling a taxi if you are in a hurry.

Public Transportation Vehicles (Havabüs Buses, IETT Buses, Metro)

Havabüs Buses

Havabüs buses are an ideal way for those who want to travel from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Taksim or Kadıköy, with a fare that varies depending on your destination. These buses depart from right opposite the exit on the arrivals floor of the airport terminal building and go directly to in front of the Divan Hotel in Taksim after departing the airport. Havabüs buses operating on routes such as 1. Levent, Zincirlikuyu, Kavacık – FSM Bridge, and Taksim start their services at 04:00 in the early morning and end at 01:00 at night. The journey takes about 1 – 1.5 hours to reach your desired point. Another route is to Kadıköy. Kadıköy Havabüs buses depart from in front of the IETT bus stops at the pier and reach Kadıköy via Yeni Sahra and the TEM connection road. To get to Sultanahmet, you can take the Havabüs buses to Kadıköy, then cross to Eminönü/Sirkeci via Marmaray or ferry connection, and finally reach Sultanahmet Square by tram.

IETT Buses

There are many IETT bus lines that allow you to reach different parts of Istanbul from Sabiha Gökçen Airport. You can reach 4. Levent with bus E3, Bostancı with E9, Kadıköy with E10, Kadıköy with E11 (frequent express service), Altunizade and Ümraniye with E18, Uzunçayır Metrobus with 16S, Pendik and Kartal with 132H, and Pendik Metro with KM22. Furthermore, as of 2025, the M4 Kadıköy – Sabiha Gökçen Metro Line offers direct metro access to the airport. You can use these lines with an IstanbulKart or single-use tickets. For longer stays, you can travel at a discount by choosing a Mavi Kart or IstanbulKart.

Private Transportation Vehicles (Car Rental, Taxi)

Car Rental

To get from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Istanbul's city center by private car via the shortest and most comfortable route, you first need to use the TEM highway or E5 motorway, located 1.5 kilometers away. Then, using the signs and indicators for your direction, you can easily reach almost anywhere in Istanbul.

On the other hand, if you want to rent a car, there are dozens of car rental companies serving at the airport terminal. Prominent companies include RentGo, Sixt, Hertz, Enterprise, Avis, and Budget. As of 2025, car rental offices are located in both the domestic and international terminals.

Taxi

In addition to taxis you can call via apps like Uber and BiTaksi, Sabiha Gökçen Airport taxis operate 24 hours a day. These taxis, which you can easily find at the terminal exit, charge a fixed rate per kilometer.

According to 2025 current tariff information, the per kilometer fee for yellow taxis in Istanbul is 25.48 TL, and the starting fee is 90 TL. The taxi journey from the airport to Taksim Square takes an average of 50-70 minutes, depending on traffic density.

How to Get to the City Center from Istanbul Airport?

There are many transportation alternatives to get from Istanbul Airport to the city center. IETT buses are the primary option, while Havaist shuttles are also widely used.

Thanks to the Gayrettepe – Istanbul Airport metro line opened in 2023, it is now also possible to reach the city center by metro. Furthermore, the Halkalı – Istanbul Airport metro line is planned to open gradually in 2025.

For passengers who prefer comfort or are in a hurry, taxi, car rental, and transfer options are also available.

Public Transportation Vehicles (Municipal Bus, Airport Shuttle, Metro)

Municipal Bus

You can go from Istanbul Airport to the city center by municipal buses, the most frequently used means of intracity transportation. Some current lines include:

H-1: Mahmutbey Metro – Istanbul Airport

H-2: Mecidiyeköy – Istanbul Airport

H-3: Halkalı – Istanbul Airport

H-8: Hacıosman Metro – Istanbul Airport

The IstanbulKart can be used on these buses; cash payment is not valid.

Airport Shuttle

As of 2025, Havaist shuttles serve on more than 10 lines. Prominent routes include:

IST-1: Yenikapı – Bakırköy – Istanbul Airport

IST-5: Beşiktaş – Taksim – Istanbul Airport

IST-7: Kadıköy – Kozyatağı – Istanbul Airport

IST-19: TÜYAP – Istanbul Airport

The IstanbulKart is also valid on these shuttles, and payment can also be made by credit card via the Havaist mobile application.

Metro

As of 2025, the Gayrettepe – Istanbul Airport metro line is operational, and the journey takes approximately 30 minutes.

The Halkalı – Istanbul Airport metro line will integrate with Marmaray and other metro lines once completed.

Private Transportation Vehicles (Taxi, Car Rental, Transfer)

Taxi

Although the distance between Istanbul Airport and the city center is long, taxis are advantageous, especially for those with a lot of luggage. In 2025, the taxi starting fee in Istanbul is 90 TL, and the per kilometer fee is 25.48 TL.

Car Rental

Many national and international car rental companies are actively serving at Istanbul Airport. Major companies include: Sixt, Avis, Budget, Hertz, Garenta, Enterprise. Reservations can also be made online.

Transfer

VIP transfer services are also quite common in 2025. Especially for large groups or business trips, private chauffeured car transfers can be easily arranged from the airport terminals.