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Istanbul Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

4 hour

Approximate Travel Distance

2056 Miles

Cheapest Mazar I Sharif to Istanbul Flight Tickets

Kam Air
24 Dec, Tue
06:30 PM
Mazar I Sharif - Istanbul
Non-stop
5h 30m
MZR-IST
14.328 TL
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Kam Air
28 Dec, Sat
06:30 PM
Mazar I Sharif - Istanbul
Non-stop
5h 30m
MZR-IST
14.328 TL
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Kam Air
26 Dec, Thu
01:00 PM
Mazar I Sharif - Istanbul
2 stop
2h 55m
MZR-IST
34.071 TL
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Transportation to Airport from Mazar I Sharif City Center

Mazar i Sharif Intl. Airport

In the city where the public transportation system is not common, the fastest and comfortable transportation to the airport is provided by special vehicles. There is a train station very close to the airport. This station stretches from the city center to Uzbekistan, but it serves mostly for the purpose of transporting commercial goods.

Hotel Shuttles

Although it is very easy to find in a hostel or motel Mazar I Sharif, there are not much bigger hotels. You should check with your hotel whether or not they provide a shuttle service to the airport and make reservation in advance.

Taxi

Taxis are a frequent means of transportation to get to the airport from the city center. If there is not much traffic, you can reach the airport in 16 minutes. It’s a good idea to have a deal about the fare with the taxi driver before you take the cab. If you ask at your hotel, they will help you to find a taxi which will pick you up at your hotel.

Car Rental

It is a transportation method used frequently in Mazar I Sharif. Since the roads are not generally asphalt, the Jeep is the most preferred type of vehicle. By renting a car, you can move freely both in the city center and easily reach the surrounding cities.

You should remember that traffic rules are not applied very often and traffic is generally intense. Continue straight on the AH76 motorway and turn off at the airport exit, and you will be able to reach the airport within 16 minutes under normal conditions after driving for 12 kilometers.

Airport Information

From the ridge to the tower, from the lighting to the automation system, many points of the Mazar I Sharif International Airport are signed by Turkish companies. Approximately 12 kilometers from the city center, the one-storey airport is quite small. Apart from basic services, there are no different services possible at the airport. There is a separate door for the entrance of women and men to the airport.

Transportation to Istanbul City Center from Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport

You can get to the city center from the Sabiha Gökçen Airport using the TEM highway and following the exit and street signs. The airport is also accessible by city buses and Havataş shuttles. If you want to leave your car at the airport there is an outdoor parking lot and a multi-story parking lot. There are also some private parking facilities located around the airport.  

Taxi

The fastest and most convenient way to get to the city center from Sabiha Gökçen Airport is by taxi. However, when taking a taxi the most important factor to consider is the traffic. If you’re in a hurry and don’t want to lose time we suggest taking a taxi to a certain point and then transferring to the metro or metrobus. This way you can avoid traffic, even during rush hour.

Havabus

The Havabus shuttle buses provide transportation between Sabiha Gökçen Airport and central locations in the city like Taksim on the European side and Kadikoy and Yenisahra on the Anatolian side. The shuttle buses provide quick and comfortable transportation to and from the airport every 30 minutes.

Marmaray

The Marmaray is a faster alternative for those living on the European side in particular. You can take a taxi or bus to the Kartal metro stop, then get on the metro and continue in the Kadıköy direction. Get off at Ayrılık Çeşmesi and transfer to the Marmaray where you can cross to the European side of the city at the Yenikapı station. From Yenikapı, which is a major station for the metro, buses, and ferries, you can reach many central locations on the European side of the city. Sea buses and ferries to various places in the Marmara Region like Bandırma, Yalova, Avşa, Bursa and Çınarcık depart from the Yenikapı İDO pier. Moreover, you can travel with your vehicle on the ferries.

Bus

You can get to the city center from Sabiha Gökçen Airport by bus.

Lines that operate between the airport and central locations in the city are as follows:  E3 - 4.Levent - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E9 - Bostancı - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E10 - Kadıköy - Kurtköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E11 - Kadıköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E18 - Altunizade - Ümraniye - Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 16S - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport - Metrobus Uzuncayır, KM20 - Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, KM22 - Cevizli - Kartal Metro - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 132H Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, and 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.

By getting off at the Kadiköy or Bostanci piers you can take a boat to Istanbul’s Princes’ Islands, like Buyukada, Heybeliada, Burgazada and Kinaliada.

Metro

From the airport you can take a bus or taxi to the Kartal metro station and get on the Kadikoy-Kaynarca line in the Kadikoy direction.

Rental Cars

You can get to the city center by renting a car from various rental agencies at the airport. You can also return your rental vehicle to rental agencies located in the city. If you are traveling between multiple places make sure to specify your vehicle pick up and drop off location when making your reservation. 


Istanbul Airport

You can get to the city center from Atatürk Airport, located on the European side of Istanbul, by taxi, airport shuttles, metro, bus, private transportation services or your personal car. The most important factor to consider when picking your means of transportation to reach the city center is the traffic. Using alternative means of transportation, like a combination of taxi, metro or metrobus, during rush hour will save time.

Taxi

The fastest and most convenient way to get to the city center from Atatürk Airport is by taxi. However, when taking a taxi the most important factor to consider is the traffic. If you’re in a hurry and don’t want to lose time we suggest taking a taxi to a certain point and then transferring to the metro or metrobus. This way you can avoid traffic, even during rush hour. Some taxis accept credit card payments. If you want to pay using your credit card make sure to indicate this before hand to the driver and get in a vehicle that accepts credit card payments.

Havabus

The Havabus shuttle buses provide transportation between Atatürk Airport and central locations in the city. The Havatas shuttles provide service to and from Taksim and Yenikapi IDO Pier every 30 minutes.

Bus

You can use public buses to get to the city center from Atatürk Airport. Using the istanbulkart (smart card for fare payment), this is the most economical alternative. From the airport you can use the TH-1 bus to get to Taksim and the YH-1 bus to get to Yenikapi. From Taksim and Yenikapi you can transfer to the metro to reach other central districts.   

Metro

One of the fastest alternatives to get to the city center is by metro. Using the metro station that is located in the airport you can easily reach various parts of the city like Yenikapı, Aksaray, Fatih, Topkapı, and Esenler. If you’re planning on continuing your journey to a different city by bus, the metro goes to the Esenler Bus Station.  

Rental Cars

You can get to the city center by renting a car from rental agencies such as AVIS, Budget, or Europcar both at the airport or various locations in the city like Beşiktaş, Taksim, Kadıköy, Bostancı and Bakırköy. You can also return your rental vehicle to the offices of the aforementioned companies located in the city. If you are traveling between multiple places make sure to specify your vehicle pick up and drop off location when making your reservation.  

Weather in Istanbul

DayMin - Max
SaturdayMin 8ºC - Max 14ºC
SundayMin 3ºC - Max 7ºC
MondayMin 4ºC - Max 13ºC
TuesdayMin 8ºC - Max 15ºC
WednesdayMin 8ºC - Max 11ºC

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