How to get to Sultanahmet

Sultanahmet is a historic neighborhood located in the center of Istanbul, Turkey, and is home to many of the city's top attractions, including the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and the Grand Bazaar. Here are the directions to Sultanahmet from Istanbul Atatürk Airport and Sabiha Gökçen Airport:

From Istanbul Airport:

Take the M1A metro line towards Yenikapı.
Get off at Zeytinburnu station and transfer to the T1 tram line towards Kabataş.
Get off at Sultanahmet station.
From Sabiha Gökçen Airport:

Take the Havabus shuttle bus to Kadıköy.
Take the ferry from Kadıköy to Eminönü.
Transfer to the T1 tram line towards Bağcılar.
Get off at Sultanahmet station.
If you prefer to take a taxi, it is advisable to take one from a reputable company or use a ride-hailing service, as unlicensed taxis can be unreliable and charge inflated fares. The journey time from Istanbul Airport to Sultanahmet by taxi is approximately 30 minutes, depending on traffic. From Sabiha Gökçen Airport, the journey time is around 1 hour 15 minutes.