How to Get from Istanbul Airport to City Center (2025 Guide)
Getting from the airport to your hotel is one of the first challenges of any Istanbul trip. Here's everything you need to know about reaching The Tango Hotel in Osmanbey from both of Istanbul's airports.
From Istanbul Airport (IST) — 42 km
Metro (M11 Line): The most affordable option. Take the M11 from Istanbul Airport to Kağıthane, then transfer to M7 to Mecidiyeköy, and finally M2 to Osmanbey. Total journey approximately 60-75 minutes. Cost: around 20 TL.
Havaist Bus: Airport shuttle buses run regularly to Taksim Square. From Taksim, it's one metro stop to Osmanbey. Cost: approximately 140 TL. Journey time: 60-90 minutes depending on traffic.
Private Transfer: The most comfortable option, especially after a long flight. Door-to-door service takes 35-50 minutes. The Tango Hotel can arrange this for you — contact us at info@thetangohotelistanbul.com.
Taxi: Metered taxis cost approximately 400-600 TL depending on traffic. Journey time: 35-60 minutes.
From Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) — 46 km
Havabus: Shuttle service to Taksim Square, then one metro stop to Osmanbey. Cost: approximately 140 TL. Journey: 90-120 minutes.
Private Transfer: 45-70 minutes depending on traffic. Arrange through our hotel.
Taxi: Approximately 500-700 TL.