Quick Flight Summary from Tuzla to Istanbul
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Transportation to Airport from Tuzla City Center
Tuzla International Airport
It takes 20-25 minutes on average to reach Tuzla International Airport from the city center. You can rent a car from Tuzla city or call a taxi. Buses may be ideal for you if you choose another way of transportation.
Bus
Buses, the most popular public transportation means in Tuzla, provide the most economical transportation service from the city to the airport. The buses you can get from the city center go in the direction of Sicki Brod-Petlija and pass through Husino and arrive at Tuzla International Airport. It is probable that you arrive at Tuzla Airport in 30-35 minutes by bus.
Taxi
Taxis are often used in Tuzla city center. You can also arrive at Tuzla Airport for only 30 Bosnia and Herzegovina Convertible Mark (15 euros) with the taxi which is the most convenient and fast transportation vehicle that directly transports you to Tuzla Airport from the city. There is not a big change in the price because many of them apply a fixed price tag. TaxiTender and Tuzla Taxi (+387644101111) are among the most reliable taxi companies that you can easily call a taxi at any point in the city.
Car Rental
If you plan to stay longer than a few days in Tuzla or if you plan to visit other parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina, we recommend you rent your car before your flight. You can reach Tuzla Airport quickly without losing time and reach your flight by delivering your vehicle here. Some of the companies you can rent a car from the city center are Sixt, Budget and Europcar. You will have to use either route R470 or M18 to reach Tuzla Airport from the city with the car your rented in the fastest way.
Airport Information
Tuzla International Airport, with its original name Međunarodni Aerodrom, is the second largest airport in Bosnia and Herzegovina after Sarajevo Airport. Tuzla Airport, which continues to serve both as a military and civilian airport, provided transport services to more than 300 passengers according to the statistics of the year 2016. With being the main airport of Wizz Air, there are direct flights from Tuzla Airport to Germany, Switzerland, Sweden and Turkey. Tuzla International Airport is located 15 kilometers from Tuzla city center.
Transportation to Istanbul City Center from Airport
Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport
Sabiha Gökçen Airport is located in Pendik, on the Anatolian Side of Istanbul. From the airport, you can get to the city center by metro, municipal bus, Havabus, public transport with a Marmaray transfer, taxi, car rental, or transfer service.
Metro- The airport is the terminus of the M4 Kadıköy–Sabiha Gökçen Airport metro line. The line takes about 50 minutes to get from the airport to Kadıköy.
- You can transfer to Marmaray at Ayrılık Çeşmesi station and to the Metrobus at Ünalan station.
- Timetables and weekend night services vary according to the current IBB (Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality) schedule. For up-to-date information, you can check Metro Istanbul's announcements.
- You board the metro with an Istanbulkart. To buy a card, you can use the ticket machines at the stations.
- With Havabus services, you can reach Taksim and Kadıköy without transfers.
- The Taksim line follows the Kavacık and Zincirlikuyu route. The journey takes about 1.5 hours, depending on traffic.
- The Kadıköy line also stops at Yenisahra. The journey to Kadıköy takes about 1 hour, depending on traffic.
- For current timetables and fares, you can check Havabus's official website.
- E10: Kadıköy via Kurtköy
- E3: 4. Levent Metro (European Side)
- 16S: Uzunçayır Metrobus
- MR60: Pendik YHT (Marmaray)
- Routes and schedules may change. For up-to-date information, you can check the official IETT website or mobile app.
- With Marmaray, you can reach many parts of the city by transferring.
- You can take the MR60 bus to Pendik YHT station and transfer to Marmaray.
- You can also take the M4 metro to Ayrılık Çeşmesi station and switch to Marmaray.
- You can take a taxi from the airport to anywhere in the city.
- Bridge and tunnel tolls are paid by the passenger.
- There are offices of international and local car rental companies at the airport.
- If you make a reservation in advance, you can pick up your car without waiting in line.
- You can travel comfortably from the airport to different parts of the city with a private transfer service.
- It is recommended to book your transfer at least one day in advance.
Istanbul Airport
Istanbul Airport is located on the European Side of the city, in the Arnavutköy district. You can get from the airport to the city center by bus, Havaist shuttle, metro, taxi, rental car, or private transfer.
Bus- H-1, H-2, H-3, H-6, and H-8 buses run from Istanbul Airport to various parts of the city, including Mecidiyeköy, Mahmutbey, Sultangazi, Sarıyer, and Halkalı.
- Travel times are approximately 1 hour 40 minutes to Mecidiyeköy, 1 hour 45 minutes to Halkalı, 1 hour 30 minutes to Mahmutbey, 1 hour 25 minutes to Sultangazi, and 1 hour 50 minutes to Sarıyer. Journey times may vary depending on traffic.
- You can buy bus tickets at the ticket booths or machines at the airport platforms, or online.
- The M11 Gayrettepe – Istanbul Airport metro line connects the airport to the city center.
- The metro provides direct access to Arnavutköy, İhsaniye, Göktürk, Kemerburgaz, Hasdal, Kağıthane, and Gayrettepe.
- At Gayrettepe station, you can transfer to the Metrobus, city buses, and the M1 Hacıosman – Yenikapı metro line.
- The metro operates from 06:00 to 00:00.
- The journey takes about 45 minutes on average.
- Havaist shuttle services run to Aksaray, Esenler Bus Terminal, Arnavutköy, Halkalı–Başakşehir, Silivri–Çatalca, Beylikdüzü, Avcılar–Bahçeşehir, Bakırköy, Kadıköy, Taksim, and Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
- You can pay for Havaist online, at the ticket booths on the platforms, or by card on board. Some Havaist buses also accept Istanbul Kart.
- Fares vary depending on the route.
- Orange, turquoise, and black taxis serve the route between Istanbul Airport and the city center.
- Fixed fares apply to certain destinations in the city center.
- Bridge crossings, bus terminal exit fees, and toll roads are paid by the passenger.
- You can rent a car from companies at the airport, including Avec, Sixt, Hertz, Rent Go, Budget, Europcar, Enterprise, Garenta, and many more, and drive to the city center.
- If you book before arriving, you can pick up your car directly without waiting in line.
- With a rental car, you can easily reach the city center as well as Istanbul's historical and natural attractions, such as the Historic Peninsula, Taksim, Kadıköy, Üsküdar, Florya, Polonezköy, Çatalca, and Şile.
- A private transfer service offers a luxurious and comfortable ride from the airport to destinations across Istanbul.
- We recommend booking your transfer at least 24 hours in advance.
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Last update: 05.10.2026
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