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Approximate Flight Duration

2 hour 30 min

Approximate Travel Distance

1241 Miles
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30 Dec, Mon
01:00 PM
Dortmund - Istanbul
Non-stop
3h 10m
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1.889 TL
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31 Dec, Tue
01:00 PM
Dortmund - Istanbul
Non-stop
3h 10m
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1.889 TL
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Pegasus
5 Jan, Sun
12:30 PM
Dortmund - Istanbul
Non-stop
3h 10m
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2.448 TL
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Lufthansa
19 Jan, Sun
01:30 PM
Dortmund - Istanbul
2 stop
7h 15m
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13.328 TL
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Pegasus
21 Dec, Sat
02:30 PM
Dortmund - Istanbul
Non-stop
3h 10m
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19.473 TL
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Transportation to Airport from Dortmund City Center

Dortmund Airport

Dortmund Airport is located 10 km east of the city of Dortmund. Dortmund Airport is accessible from the city center by taxi, bus, and train.

Bus

Buses are an easy transportation alternative to get to Dortmund Airport. The AirportExpress departs from Dortmund Central Station and takes approximately 25 minutes to get to the airport. The AirportExpress provides direct transportation to the airport terminal. Another option is to take bus number 440, which passes through Aplerbeck Station along the U47 rail line.

Train

The public transportation system in Dortmund is well developed. The train stations intersect with the bus stops, creating a constant flow of transportation and easy connections. There are two options to get to the airport by train. The first is to get on the rail line from the city center and take it to the Aplerbeck Station. Then transfer to bus number 440. The second option is to take the train from the central station to Holzwickede Station and transfer to the AirportShuttle.

Car

Dortmund Airport is located in the eastern part of the Ruhr region. The airport is very easily accessible by car via the A40 and A44. The airport features parking lots that have the capacity to accommodate 5,100 vehicles.

Airport Information

Dortmund Airport offers passengers a variety of services to meet their pre-flight and post-flight needs. Those who want to go shopping before their flight can find affordable products in the duty free area of the airport. Dortmund Airport also contains brand-name stores for those who want a more elite shopping experience. There are a variety of eating and drinking venues at the airport where you can enjoy the taste of famous German beers and much more.

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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