Airport arrivals, rail, ferries, buses, taxis and practical movement across Istanbul's two continents.
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City overviewIstanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) are on opposite sides of the metropolitan area. Official airport taxis, municipal or contracted airport buses, metro links where operating, car hire and pre-arranged hotel transfers are available. Choose by final district and arrival time rather than airport distance alone; a hotel in Sultanahmet, Beyoğlu, Kadıköy or Üsküdar can have very different crossing times.
Istanbul's integrated network includes Metro Istanbul rail lines, trams, funiculars, Marmaray, municipal buses and Şehir Hatları ferries. Istanbulkart is the practical payment tool for many services; check current fares, operating hours, transfer rules and service notices on the official operator sites because tariffs and closures change. Ferries are both transport and a useful way to pace a day between European and Asian districts.
Istanbul taxis are metered and operate from airports, hotels, squares and marked ranks; approved ride-hailing and taxi-booking apps can help with pickup details. Confirm the vehicle, plate, meter and destination before leaving, keep the hotel address in Turkish, and use a receipt or in-app record when available. Never accept an unsolicited airport or street offer that bypasses the official rank.