How to get from Istanbul Airport to Sultanahmet by Havaist bus?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 5 days ago
TL;DR
The Havaist bus (route IST-4) connects Istanbul Airport to Sultanahmet. Pay with an Istanbulkart card or cash on board.
What the community said
From the Havaist bus stop in Sultanahmet, the T1 tram line is the most convenient onward option (besides taxis). The tram stop is near Sultanahmet Square and connects to Karaköy and Beşiktaş along the historic peninsula.
5 days ago T1 tram, Sultanahmet stop
Topping up an Istanbulkart near the Havaist bus stop in Sultanahmet can be tricky — there may not be a machine right at the stop. It's better to top up at Istanbul Airport before boarding or at a major metro/tram station.
5 days ago Istanbulkart — top up at Istanbul Airport
The 139A bus from the Ağva/Şile area to Üsküdar is pay-as-you-board — either cash to the driver or tap your Istanbulkart. No advance ticket purchase is needed.
5 days ago Bus 139A, Ağva/Şile → Üsküdar