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Popular Airport

Essendon Airport

Popular Airlines

Approximate Flight Duration

18 hour 10 min

Approximate Travel Distance

14636 Km

Cheapest Istanbul to Melbourne Flight Tickets

Qatar Airways
18 Dec, Wed
01:40 PM
Istanbul - Melbourne
1 stop
20h 45m
SAW-MEL
29.980 TL
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Transportation to Airport from Istanbul City Center

Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Airport is accessible by car using the TEM highway. Take the Sabiha Gökçen Airport exit off the TEM highway and follow the signs to the airport. The airport is also accessible by city buses and Havataş shuttles. There is an outdoor parking lot and a multi-story parking lot at the airport. There are some private parking facilities located around the airport that travelers can also use.   

Taxi

The fastest and most convenient way to get to Sabiha Gökçen Airport is by taxi. However, when taking a taxi the most important factor to consider is the traffic, especially during rush hour. If you plan to take a taxi to the airport we recommend checking the traffic before you leave and planning accordingly.

Havabus

Havabus shuttle buses provide transportation between Sabiha Gökçen Airport and central locations in the city like Taksim on the European side and Kadıköy and Yenisahra on the Anatolian side. The shuttle buses provide quick and comfortable transportation to and from the airport every 30 minutes.

Marmaray

The Marmaray is a particularly convenient means of transportation for those coming from the European side of the city. Those on the European side can get on at Yenikapı, take the Marmaray to the Ayrılık Çeşmesi stop, from there get on the Kadıköy-Kartal metro to Kartal and then either take a taxi or public bus to Sabiha Gökçen Airport.

Bus

The Sabiha Gökçen Airport is also accessible by public bus.

Lines that operate between central locations in the city and the airport are as follows: E3 - 4.Levent - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E9 - Bostancı - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E10 - Kadıköy - Kurtköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E11 - Kadıköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E18 - Altunizade - Ümraniye - Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 16S - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport - Metrobus Uzuncayır, KM20 - Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, KM22 - Cevizli - Kartal Metro - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 132H Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, and 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.

Metro

Starting in Kadikoy on the Anatolian side of the city, the metro passes through many stations like Kozyatağı, Bostancı, Küçükyalı, and Maltepe. Get off at the Kartal stop. From here you can take a bus or taxi to the airport.

Rental Cars

The airport is accessible by car, so another option is to rent a vehicle for transportation. There are many car rental agencies located in the city from which you can rent a car and drive to the airport. You can return your rental car at the airport by notifying them in advance.

Airport Information

Simit Sarayı, Center Point, Mc Donald’s, Mc D Cafe, İstanbul Cafe, Drive Inn Cafe, Burger King, Popeyes, Sbarro, Usta Dönerci, Kahve Dünyası and Starbucks are located in the departures hall. Kahve Dünyası, Secco Kafe, Usta Dönerci, Burger King, Sbarro, Mc Donald’s, Trattoria Milano, Heroes Sports Bar, Grab&Fly and Gate Café are located after passport control for international departures. Kahve Dünyası, Burger King, Mc Donald’s, Center Point, Turkish Kitchen, Kıvanç Gökçe Büfe, Grab&Fly, Simit&Çay and Coca Cola Gate Café are located after the security checkpoint in the domestic terminal. Kahve Dünyası, Karafırın, Simit Sarayı and Burger King are located in the arrivals hall. Fly Café is located in the outdoor parking lot. The following passenger lounges offer comfortable and convenient services at Sabiha Gökçen Airport: LGM CIP Lounge, Wings Lounge, Lounge İstanbul International Flights and Turkish Airlines Lounge. The Setur duty free retail stores offer a rich selection of products. 


Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Atatürk Airport is accessible by taxi, airport shuttles, metro, and buses. You can also choose to drive your personal car and park in the parking lot for a certain fee. The airport is equipped with an outdoor lot and an indoor multi-story lot.  

Taxi

The fastest and most convenient way to get to Atatürk Airport is by taxi. However, when taking a taxi the most important factor to consider is the traffic. Hitting the road during rush hour runs the risk of missing your flight. If you plan to take a taxi to the airport we recommend checking the traffic before you leave and planning accordingly.

Havabus

The Havabus shuttle buses provide transportation between Atatürk Airport and central locations in the city. The Havataş shuttles provide service to and from Taksim and the Yenikapi IDO Pier every 30 minutes.

Bus

Atatürk Airport is also accessible from the city center by bus. You can get to Atatürk Airport using the TH-1 bus from Taksim and YH-1 bus from Yenikapi.

Metro

One of the fastest ways to get to the airport is by metro. The metro passes through many locations, such as Yenikapı, Aksaray, Fatih, Topkapı, and Esenler Otogar and goes directly into the airport.

Rental Cars

You can rent a car from rental agencies such as AVIS, Budget, or Europcar both at the airport and at various locations in the city. You can also return your rental vehicle to the airport branch of the aforementioned companies. If you are traveling between multiple places make sure to specify your vehicle pick up and drop off location.

Airport Information

Caffe Nero, Starbucks Coffee and Simit Sarayı are located in the international arrivals hall. Popeyes, Sbarro, Caffe Nero, Simit Sarayı, Cakes & Bakes, Turcuisine, Sweet Deligts, Quick Asia, Efes Beerport, The Greenport, Starbucks Coffee, Cafe-Inn, Eat & Go, Coca-Cola Cafe, Kitchenette, Flight Point and Zero Café are located in the international departures hall. Simit Sarayi is located in the domestic arrivals hall. Kantin, The Greenport, Kokpit, Tadında Anadolu, Cakes & Bakes, Starbucks Coffee, Cafe-Inn, Burger King and Sbarro are located in the domestic departures hall.

The Primeclass Lounge, Akbank Wings Lounge, Comfort Lounge, Emirates Lounge, Sky Team Lounge and TTNET Platin Lounge are located in the international terminal. The THY CIP Lounge, Akbank Wings Lounge and Primeclass Lounge are located in the domestic terminal. The ATÜ retail stores provide duty free shopping services.

Transportation to Melbourne City Center from Airport

Avalon Airport

Melbourne International Airport is 25 kilometers from the city center. You can reach Melbourne with a connected flight from Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Abu Dhabi.

Commuting with public transportation is very easy in Melbourne, as the system is operating very regularly. From Melbourne Airport you can reach the city center by bus, taxi, or renting a car.

Airport Services

There is a 24 hour public shuttle service from the airport to the city center. You can easily reach the city center with these cars departing every 10 minutes from the stops at the terminal exit.

Bus

You can use public buses that operate 24 hours a day to reach the city center. The buses depart on time and thus prevent you from wasting time. The buses carry the name of the region. To get to the city center you can take the buses to Metropolitan, Eastside, Tullamarine.

Taxi

Taxi is another option to reach the city. By choosing taking a taxi you can reach the city quickly and comfortably. But it is more expensive than other options. You also need to make a prepayment if you plan to use the taxi at night hours (10 pm to 5 am). It is useful to know that.

Car Rental

You can rent the car you want from companies like Avis, Budget,and Europcar. You can rent your car with or without driver. If you want to earn time, you can rent your car online before your journey starts. Doing this would also avoid any problems at the airport.


Melbourne Airport

The passengers arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport can easily get to the city center from the airport by using public transportation vehicles or a taxi. You can also rent a car from the car rental offices located in the terminal or reach the city center by taking a taxi just in front of the airport. SkyBus express buses are another comfortable, affordable and fast option to consider as an alternative to taxi, car rental or public buses.

One of the easiest and most comfortable ways to get to the center from the airport is taxi which you can find at the exits of all terminals of Melbourne Airport. Airport taxi fares may vary depending on the day, time and route you are traveling to. You can also benefit from different taxi pricing by making a reservation in advance. When you get on the taxi, you can demand a taxi receipt from the driver at the end of your journey. In this way, you can easily get in contact with the driver if you forget something in the taxi. You can make the payment for Melbourne Tullamarine Airport taxis in cash or by credit and debit card. If you are planning to use your credit card or bank card in the city, you can contact your bank to bring them into use. You can also rent a taxi by making a reservation in advance. In this way, especially if you are planning to stay in the city for a long time, you can make a significant amount of profit.

SkyBus

From Melbourne Tullamarine Airport you can directly get to the center using SkyBus services. These buses depart from in front of the airport terminal and carry passengers to many points in Melbourne city center. You can travel to the city center with these buses carrying passengers for 24 hours a day including official holidays. You can also travel in St Kilda direction from the morning to the evening. You can buy your ticket as one way or roundtrip, but if you are traveling with your family, you can buy family tickets also covering children.

Car Rental

You can get to the city center by renting a car from the Melbourne Airport in a very comfortable way. You can quickly rent your car from the car rental offices such as AVIS, Budget, Europcar, Thrifty and Redspot located on the first floor of the airport. If you would like to make a reservation in advance for renting a car, you can contact AVIS from outside of Australia by dialing +61 3 9338 1800 or you can get in contact with Budget by dialing +61 3 9241 6366. If you want to prefer other companies, you can contact Europcar by calling 1300 13 13 90 or Hertz by calling +61 3 9338 4044 for getting information about renting procedures and make your reservation. In order to rent your car without having any problem, it is enough to have your international driver's license and travel documents with you. Please note that you may need to make a reservation in advance to rent a car during the summer months and other crowded seasons.

Bus

Passengers who want to come to the center from the airport by using a more economical and affordable vehicle can use public buses. The bus route 901, which you get on from the stops near the terminal, is carrying passengers in the direction of Frankston. You can call the number 1800 800 007 to get information about bus routes 478, 479 and 482 departing from the stops outside the terminal T4. By calling this number, you can get information about the buses that you can use to get to the city center from the Melbourne Airport.

Helicopter

There is also a chance to come from the airport to the city center of by renting a helicopter. The helicopters carry their passengers from the airport to many destinations in Melbourne city center and throughout Victoria. For helicopters with which you can travel quickly and without being caught in traffic you can make a reservation for helicopter transfer after getting information from the number +613 8587 9700. The amount you will pay for this service is higher when compared to many other vehicles, but you can consider helicopter transfer as the fastest and most enjoyable travel.

Weather in Melbourne

DayMin - Max
WednesdayMin 14ºC - Max 21ºC
ThursdayMin 11ºC - Max 30ºC
FridayMin 17ºC - Max 36ºC
SaturdayMin 15ºC - Max 20ºC
SundayMin 14ºC - Max 21ºC

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