Havaist · Istanbul Airport
HVL-3 Otogar (Esenler) – Istanbul Airport bus times
From Otogar (Esenler) to Istanbul Airport buses run 24 hours (22 a day, about every 60 min during the day); From Istanbul Airport to Otogar (Esenler) buses run 24 hours (22 a day, about every 60 min during the day). The trip takes about 75 min, 50 km, fare 370 TL.
- 75 minaverage time
- 370 TLticket · luggage 120 TL
- Peron 5departs at the airport
- 50 kmdistance
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Otogar (Esenler) → İstanbul Havalimanı
Every day
- 0400
- 0520
- 0620
- 071050
- 0840
- 0940
- 1030
- 1130
- 1230
- 1330
- 1430
- 1530
- 1630
- 1730
- 1830
- 1930
- 2030
- 2130
- 2230
- 0000
- 0230
22 departures · every day · departure times from Otogar (Esenler).
İstanbul Havalimanı → Otogar (Esenler)
Every day
- 0510
- 0630
- 0740
- 0840
- 0940
- 1040
- 1140
- 1240
- 1340
- 1440
- 1540
- 1640
- 1740
- 1840
- 1940
- 2040
- 2140
- 2230
- 2330
- 0030
- 0200
- 0340
22 departures · every day · departure times from İstanbul Havalimanı.
HVL-3 Otogar (Esenler) stops

- İstanbul Havalimanı · main stop
İstanbul Havalimanı (320 m)
- Malkoçoğlu
- Cebeci Mahallesi
- Hoca Ahmet Yesevi
- Kiptaş (Venezia Avm)
Kiptaş-Venezia (60 m)
- Otogar (Esenler) · main stop
Otogar (80 m)
Times are departures from the main stop; arrival at intermediate stops depends on traffic (Havaist). Stop names are as signposted, in Turkish.
Other buses to Istanbul Airport
- HVİST-7 Silivri / Çatalca 120 min · 450 TL
- HVL-1 Aksaray 90 min · 470 TL
- HVL-2 Avcılar/Beylikdüzü 90 min · 460 TL
- HVL-4 Merter/Bakırköy 80 min · 420 TL
- HVL-6 Kadıköy 120 min · 515 TL
- HVL-7 Bahçeşehir 80 min · 350 TL
- HVL-8 Halkalı 90 min · 350 TL
- HVL-9 Taksim 90 min · 470 TL
- HVL-11 Sabiha Gökçen HL 120 min · 515 TL
- HVL-13 Çatladıkapı (Sultanahmet) 110 min · 470 TL
Frequently asked questions
How long does the HVL-3 Otogar (Esenler) take?
About 75 minutes according to Havaist (50 km); it depends on traffic.
How much is the HVL-3 Otogar (Esenler)?
370 TL; extra luggage 120 TL (Havaist, 25 October 2026). The fare is set per route in the İBB Istanbulkart tariff; no transfer discount applies. Credit cards are also accepted on Havaist buses.
What time is the first and last Havaist bus from Otogar (Esenler) to Istanbul Airport?
In this direction buses run 24 hours (22 a day, about every 60 min during the day). Times are departures from Otogar (Esenler).
What time is the first and last Havaist bus from Istanbul Airport to Otogar (Esenler)?
In this direction buses run 24 hours (22 a day, about every 60 min during the day).
Where does the HVL-3 Otogar (Esenler) leave from at Istanbul Airport?
From Peron 5 (as signposted at the airport).
Which stops does the HVL-3 Otogar (Esenler) serve?
İstanbul Havalimanı, Malkoçoğlu, Cebeci Mahallesi, Hoca Ahmet Yesevi, Kiptaş (Venezia Avm), Otogar (Esenler). Times are departures from the main stop; arrival at intermediate stops depends on traffic.
Source: Havaist timetable (retrieved 25 October 2026). Geldik is not affiliated with Havaist; check the operator's announcements for changes.
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