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Getting from Istanbul airports to the city center

Istanbul is served by two major airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. Istanbul Airport (IST) lies 35 km northwest of central Istanbul, while Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is located 40 km southeast on the Asian side. Transport options include metro, airport buses, public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions, which can be significant in this bustling metropolis.

How to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Istanbul?

How to get from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Istanbul?

Notes:

  • Prices in TRY; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Istanbulkart is required for metro and public buses; cards available at airport stations and kiosks.
  • Istanbul traffic can be severe, especially during rush hours. Allow extra time for road-based transport.
  • Taxis are metered; ensure the meter is running. Ride-hailing prices vary with demand.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Istanbul

Depart from
Kansai International
Arrive to
Istanbul Airport
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
8754 km
Worth visiting
Blue Mosque, Istanbul - Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia) - Topkapi Palace

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Osaka to Istanbul in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

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Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 26.10Tue 27.10Wed 28.10Thu 29.10Fri 30.10Sat 31.10Sun 01.11
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Weekly flights: 9 totalDaily flights: 1.29 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Osaka to Istanbul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Peach AviationAPIMMYes
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Thai AirwaysTHATGNo
All Nippon AirwaysANANHYes

Weather in Istanbul

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January6°C-1°C
February8°C0°C
March12°C2°C
April16°C6°C
May20°C9°C
June25°C14°C
July28°C16°C
August27°C16°C
September22°C12°C
October17°C8°C
November11°C3°C
December7°C0°C
Hottest Month
28°C
July
Coldest month
-1°C
January
Sunny days
263
days per year
Snow days
13
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
10 Oct
21°C14°C
17 Oct
89%
17°C13°C
Sunday
11 Oct
20°C13°C
18 Oct
46%
17°C14°C
Monday
12 Oct
20°C13°C
19 Oct
17°C11°C
Tuesday
13 Oct
20°C13°C
20 Oct
16%
17°C10°C
Wednesday
14 Oct
12%
19°C13°C
21 Oct
22°C12°C
Thursday
15 Oct
21°C13°C
22 Oct
15°C8°C
Friday
16 Oct
11%
21°C14°C
23 Oct
16°C7°C
Travelers usually depart from Kansai International, or Itami when they travel from Osaka to Istanbul. Book your trip to arrive at Istanbul Airport, or Sabiha Gökçen International. The distance between Osaka and Istanbul is 8754 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Turkish Airlines, Peach Aviation, AirAsia, Thai Airways, and All Nippon Airways. Osaka and Istanbul have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Istanbul, consider visiting Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia), and Topkapi Palace.

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