How do I get to Esenler Otogar from Istanbul airports, and what should I know about Havaist, Pegasus, and AJet?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 22 days ago
TL;DR
If you land at Istanbul Airport (IST), travelers report that the Havaist bus to Esenler Otogar is currently route No. 5, even if some online info still shows No. 3. If you fly Pegasus or AJet, allow extra transfer time because these airlines commonly operate from Sabiha Gökçen (SAW), which is farther out.
What the community said
If you’re flying Pegasus or AJet, check the airport carefully: it is often Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) rather than the main Istanbul Airport (IST). Getting from SAW to the city or Esenler Otogar usually takes longer, so build in extra transfer time.
22 days ago Sabiha Gökçen (SAW), Pegasus, AJet
At Sabiha Gökçen, AJet staff were reported to be helping passengers at the self-service check-in kiosks. If you’re flying AJet and don’t want to handle the machine on your own, assistance is usually available there.
22 days ago AJet, Sabiha Gökçen (SAW)
Travelers going from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Esenler Otogar reported that the correct Havaist service on the ground was bus No. 5. Some online sources and older timetables still showed No. 3, but the actual route in use was No. 5.
22 days ago Havaist No. 5, Esenler Otogar, Istanbul Airport (IST)
Don’t rely only on the Havaist website: the timetable and route number for Esenler Otogar may differ from what is actually operating at the airport. It’s worth double-checking the stop signage and live information before boarding.
22 days ago Havaist, Esenler Otogar